Departments and programs are assigned a librarian and an instructional technologist to support the teaching and research needs of their faculty and students.
Library Liaisons:
Instructional Technology Liaisons:
The Instructional Technology (ITech) group works to enhance the teaching, learning and scholarly work of the College through the creative and sustainable application of technology.
ITech liaisons,
Schow and Sawyer Libraries
Materials in Schow and Sawyer libraries are discoverable through the library catalog.The catalog provides a simple, one-stop search for books, e-books, videos, articles and digital media. It includes:
Special Collections
While most materials from College Archives and Chapin Library are discoverable through the library catalog, several collections are not yet cataloged. For more information, check Archives Collections, and Chapin Library Collections, or contact archives@williams.edu or chapin.library@williams.edu
E-Books
We provide access to several collections of e-books. You may ask the library to purchase e-books - if the title is available through our e-book vendors, we'll add it to the collection. However, due to publishers' practices, we are frequently unable to purchase individual titles not offered through our vendors. For additional information, contact your collection liaison.
Articles Databases and E-Journals
The library provides access to a comprehensive collection of e-journals and databases across disciplines. For a list of electronic resources, consult our A-Z Databases list. If you need access to a database not listed, contact your collection liaison.
Streamed Content
In partnership with OIT, the library offers: