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Smith College Libraries include Neilson Library, Hillyer Art Library, Josten Performing Arts Library, and Alumnae Gym.

 Northampton, MA 01063
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Smith College Libraries retweeted
Smith College@smithcollege12 Sep 2023
Smith’s 12th president, Sarah Willie-LeBreton, officially began her duties on July 1. Since then, she has, in her words, “hit the ground running,” Here are her reflections on the start of her tenure leading the college. smith.edu/news/president-sar…
President Sarah Willie-LeBreton smiles as she talks to a group of students during orientation in the ITT

ALT President Sarah Willie-LeBreton smiles as she talks to a group of students during orientation in the ITT

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Smith College Libraries retweeted
James Neal@james3neal8 Sep 2023
"What drives the desire for censorship and the banning of books? Author, professor, & Smith College alumna Emily Knox ’98 will explore this question and more on Thursday September 14 at 4:30 p.m. ET. in Neilson's Klingenstein Browsing Room and online." 2/2 go.pardot.com/webmail/885143…
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We are pleased to introduce: The Gloria Steinem ‘56 Special Collections Reading Room. Learn about the reading room’s new name and its legendary inspiration at [LINK] smithcollege.me/Honoring-Ste…. Archival photo of Steinem via the Gloria Steinem papers: [LINK] bit.ly/SteinemPapers.
Smith College President Kathleen McCartney, Gloria Steinem, and Mona Sinha pose together.

ALT Smith College President Kathleen McCartney, Gloria Steinem, and Mona Sinha pose together.

Smith College Special Collections reading room, a curved room with floor-to-ceiling windows along the left side. Tables with chairs follow the curve of the room. There are four people in the room, three are doing research at the tables, and one sits at a reference desk, towards the right of the room.

ALT Smith College Special Collections reading room, a curved room with floor-to-ceiling windows along the left side. Tables with chairs follow the curve of the room. There are four people in the room, three are doing research at the tables, and one sits at a reference desk, towards the right of the room.

A young Gloria Steinem, pictured in black and white. She holds a large piece of paper.

ALT A young Gloria Steinem, pictured in black and white. She holds a large piece of paper.

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We’re excited to announce that the Special Collections reading room will be open to visiting researchers beginning March 21, with some requirements (including appointments, proof of vaccination, and masks). For more information & appointments: [LINK] bit.ly/SC_VisitingResearcher….
Smith College Special Collections reading room, with large floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

ALT Smith College Special Collections reading room, with large floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

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📣 2022's Enid Mark lecturer: book artist Alisa Banks! Banks will discuss her ongoing investigation into alternative modes of reading through the use of culturally charged materials and her exploration of the performative potential of the book. [LINK] bit.ly/EnidMarkLecture2022
Half purple, half pink background, with a crocheted circle in progress (with crochet hook), and a length of yarn.

ALT Half purple, half pink background, with a crocheted circle in progress (with crochet hook), and a length of yarn.

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Please join us in welcoming Suzie Kleindienst, the new Administrative and Budget Coordinator here at Special Collections. In this role, Suzie provides SC with administrative, financial, and operational support. (1/3)
Photo of Suzie Kleindienst in front of stone steps with colorful leaves.

ALT Photo of Suzie Kleindienst in front of stone steps with colorful leaves.

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The first-ever Access to Collections Project (A2C) here at Special Collections is a wrap! 🎉🎉🎉 From 2018 to 2021, A2C project staff dramatically improved collection access. Read (so much!) more about what staff accomplished at [LINK] bit.ly/A2C_Wrap.
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Mark your calendar for Feb. 14th: another iteration of Special Connections in Special Collections. Bring your valentine (or yourself(!)) to see and touch the sweetest and spiciest materials in SC. 🔥🍬 💘 Learn more at [LINK] bit.ly/SpecialConnections22 (1/2)
Graphic featuring blue glittery lips and the text "Love Sex Romance" and "Special Connections in Special Collections."

ALT Graphic featuring blue glittery lips and the text "Love Sex Romance" and "Special Connections in Special Collections."

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Happy #NationalCrosswordPuzzleDay! Here, a challenging — yet doable! — puzzle incorporating clues from across all 3 SC repositories. To solve the puzzle, utilize SC's finding aids and the Five College Library Catalog. First 3 to finish will win SC swag! bit.ly/SC_Crossword2021
A screenshot of the Smith College Special Collections crossword, squares only.

ALT A screenshot of the Smith College Special Collections crossword, squares only.

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You’ve already learned a bit about what it takes to move special collections materials between buildings, now see this process in action. Watch SC staff and hired movers move archival collections — and shelve rare books! — into #NewNeilson. Time-lapse video by Jeff Baker.
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What does it take to move the Mortimer Rare Book Collection? A lot of careful handling, including gently packing the books in protective crates and bringing them directly from one climate-controlled space to another in the #NewNeilson. (1/2)
Zach from Meyer Moving Company, bringing in a batch of books in blue crates.

ALT Zach from Meyer Moving Company, bringing in a batch of books in blue crates.

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Today is the day! Special Collections has begun moving into the #NewNeilson. Pictured are library staff in the south wing of the new library. For an overview of the move timeline and services affected, see [LINK] bit.ly/SCRenovationTransitio…. Photo credit: Beth Myers
Six people in the new Neilson Library at Smith College. Also pictured: tables and moving boxes.

ALT Six people in the new Neilson Library at Smith College. Also pictured: tables and moving boxes.

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Smith College Libraries retweeted
Smith College@smithcollege6 May 2021
"After a year from which we have emerged lonely and weary, Neilson Library may just be the right architecture at the right time," writes Carolina A. Miranda '93 @cmonstah in @latimes smithcollege.me/Pandemic-Yea…
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As Special Collections prepares to move into the Neilson Library, some services will be temporarily suspended. On May 7, digitization service for members of the Smith community will be paused. (1/2)
A photograph of archival boxes with a blue colored overlay and text reading "Smith College Special Collections Service Update."

ALT A photograph of archival boxes with a blue colored overlay and text reading "Smith College Special Collections Service Update."

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Smith College Libraries retweeted
ACRL@ALA_ACRL19 Apr 2021
We are pleased to feature Nimisha Bhat (@mishiebhat) of Smith College as your ACRL Member of the Week! @SmithLibraries bit.ly/3dvw37Z
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Smith College Special Collections presents the 2021 Enid Mark Lecture on April 14th: “Queer Pasts Nourish Queer Futures” by Brooke Sylvia Palmieri. (1/3)
Square image with yellow, red, and sand pattern and text "Queer Pasts Nourish Queer Futures with Brooke Sylvia Palmieri." Includes a small image of Palmieri, wearing sunglasses and pointing with thumb.

ALT Square image with yellow, red, and sand pattern and text "Queer Pasts Nourish Queer Futures with Brooke Sylvia Palmieri." Includes a small image of Palmieri, wearing sunglasses and pointing with thumb.

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See and touch the sweetest, spiciest items in our archives and rare book collections. Afterward, taste and enjoy mocktails and cookies! See you Friday, February 14, 4-6 p.m., Special Collections Reading Room (Young Library 2nd Floor). Open to the public!
Flyer for the "Special Connections in Special Collections" event to be held on Feb. 14, 2020 in the Reading Room at Smith College Special Collections. The image shows lips with blue glitter, and lettering in different colors.

ALT Flyer for the "Special Connections in Special Collections" event to be held on Feb. 14, 2020 in the Reading Room at Smith College Special Collections. The image shows lips with blue glitter, and lettering in different colors.

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The 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 of London has named 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘺𝘭𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘩: 𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘦 𝘐𝘐, 1956-1963 — co-edited by Plath scholar Peter K. Steinberg & SCSC's own Karen V. Kukil — one of the top books of the decade.
This photo illustration is a collage of "The Letters of Sylvia Plath" Vol. 2 and the logo of The Times of London.

ALT This photo illustration is a collage of "The Letters of Sylvia Plath" Vol. 2 and the logo of The Times of London.

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Smith College Libraries retweeted
Smith College@smithcollege1 Dec 2019
Due to predicted inclement weather, @SmithCollege academic and administrative offices will be closed on Monday, December 2. All classes and events are canceled. ❄️
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Attn: Smith students! #DiggingTheCollections contest is now open. The contest involves special collections research, creativity, and a chance to win one of three $250 prizes. Learn more at bit.ly/DiggingTheCollections.
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