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Hours are reduced October 10-12, and Smith Libraries are closed Monday, October 13. Alumnae Gymnasium is open 24 hours for swipe access. For details, see Hours.

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Want to try a ukulele? You can!

Josten Performing Arts Library lends about a dozen ukuleles for 4 week loans, renewable. Try one!

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  • October 3, 2025
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Nancy S. Kirkpatrick, Dean of Libraries

Smith College Welcomes New Dean of Libraries

Nancy S. Kirkpatrick will join Smith in August to lead Smith’s multiple campus libraries.

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