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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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Headlining in the Reading Room!!!!! University of Mary Washington’s very own S.C.U.A!!!! 📦🗃️📚 Get a front row seat in Si...
10/16/2026

Headlining in the Reading Room!!!!! University of Mary Washington’s very own S.C.U.A!!!! 📦🗃️📚 Get a front row seat in Simpson 217 during open hours or by appointment!!!! 🗂️🗄️💾

University of Mary Washington MARAC Virginia Caucus

Welcome back, Eagles! As we head into the second half of the semester, here is a refresher on some of the resources that...
10/16/2026

Welcome back, Eagles! As we head into the second half of the semester, here is a refresher on some of the resources that may be useful!

Study Rooms are a great place to focus, whether you are working independently or in a group. Book a study room by clicking “study rooms” on the library’s home page to go to 25Live. Then search “Simpson Library” under locations to find available study rooms.

Simpson Library has tons of research resources available to UMW students. Meeting with a Librarian or asking the Research Help Desk are great places to start! Find the librarian who specializes in your field of research and make an appointment by navigating to “Research,” then “Research Help.”

Interlibrary loan is another great resource for research. Request books, e-books, and articles the library does not own by selecting “Interlibrary Loan [ILL] under the “Research” tab. Click the green Interlibrary Loan button to create an account, then you can electronically submit your requests. You will receive an email when your requested materials are available! Be sure to request materials ahead of time, they make take a while to process and arrive!

FREE EVENT! Join us on October 21 at 7 p.m. for The Business of Death: An Online Panel Discussion. Hear from experts as ...
10/14/2026

FREE EVENT! Join us on October 21 at 7 p.m. for The Business of Death: An Online Panel Discussion. Hear from experts as they explore the history of death industries and the records these entities leave behind. Registration required. Link in bio.

Ask an Archivist Day has returned! It’s me, Sarah, your UMW Archivist, here to celebrate Archives Month by answering you...
10/14/2026

Ask an Archivist Day has returned! 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. Want to know about my favorite pencil? Our felt horse named Gloria? Which color Hollinger box I like best? Let’s go!

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

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! 🎬📖

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