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Simpson Library constitutes the knowledge center of the university — a physical and virtual manifestation of the institution's mission of connected, integrated, and engaged teaching, learning, research, and service. Click here for hours and directions: http://libraries.umw.edu/hours-and-directions/

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Ask an Archivist Day is upon us once again! It’s me, Sarah, your UMW Archivist, here to celebrate Archives Month by answ...
10/14/2026

Ask an Archivist Day is upon us once again! It’s me, Sarah, your UMW Archivist, here to celebrate Archives Month by answering your most pressing archival questions! Leave a question in the comments or DM us and let me help demystify the archives!

Get Dirty, Go Wash (Your Hands Before Handling Materials)!

10/07/2026

Don’t get spooked! 👻 📚📦We can help you find anything in our archival collections.

10/05/2026

Banned Book Week 2026: “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read”. Stop by Special Collections & Univeristy Archives to view some banned books in the rare book collections. Trench coat not necessary.



Book featured: first edition of “1984” by George Orwell. This skit is a satire.

10/03/2026

Yes, all of these books are banned in Virginia (and this is barely scratching the surface). And yes, all of these books are available at Simpson Library.

Stay tuned for Banned Books Week, we have some exciting things planned!

10/01/2026

It is time for the season all archivists have been waiting for: Cardigan Season! I mean, Archives Month!🍁🍂

Special thank you to Librarian October for the use of their cardigans.

A new book display at Simpson Library! Check out a book-and-movie pairing today! 🎬📖
09/08/2026

A new book display at Simpson Library! Check out a book-and-movie pairing today! 🎬📖

We can’t wait to see students back on campus again!
08/21/2026

We can’t wait to see students back on campus again!

The hunt is on! Incoming students, find one of the ducks hidden throughout the library and bring it to the circulation d...
08/17/2026

The hunt is on! Incoming students, find one of the ducks hidden throughout the library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize! See you soon!

Summer break isn't over yet! Keep on reading!
07/27/2026

Summer break isn't over yet! Keep on reading!



We know our students are enjoying the summer, but we can’t wait to see them back on campus!
07/06/2026

We know our students are enjoying the summer, but we can’t wait to see them back on campus!

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