Research Guides: Spouses/Partners: Library Services

Spouses and partners of college employees have access to many of the library's resources and services. Some services are open, while others require a Williams network login. A few resources/services are only available to those with a Williams email address (current faculty, staff, students and research associates).

Services Available to All Spouses/Partners

As the spouse/partner of a Williams employee, you may:

visit library facilities: Sawyer, Schow and Special Collections
search the library catalog to identify materials in the library collections
borrow materials from the Williams collections
access electronic resources while on campus
use the Ask A Librarian service (walk-in and/or online) to consult with research librarians

Services Requiring a Williams Network Login

off-campus access to electronic resources
interlibrary loan (to borrow materials from other libraries)

How to Request a Network Login based on your affiliation a spouse or partner:

Visit the Spouse/Partner web site
In the Ways to Connect section, go to Spouse/Partner Information Form
Click YES for "Do you want network access?"

For questions and additional information contact Cecilia Hirsch, Spouse Partner Resources Manager (x4587)

If you are a Research Associate, contact the person who you are working for and/or the Dean of the Faculty's Office.

Services Not Available

The following services / resources require a Williams email address (available to current faculty, staff, students, and research associates):

access to the following library subscriptions:
- nyt.com
- Wall Street Journal
- SciFinder Scholar
- ProQuest e-books
ability to schedule a research consultation with research librarians (walk-in OK but scheduling service requires a Williams email)

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