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Where do I start?

A guide for using Discover-Advanced and finding books, journals, articles, and more.

Research Guides

Access subject guides, class guides, special collections guides, as well as special topics.

Screen Reader Instructions

A guide to using assistive technology in library databases.

What's happening in the Libraries? See the Libraries’ calendars for events, exhibits, and important deadlines!

Upcoming Events

Events

Primary Source Research for Honors Projects & Special Studies, October 2

Learn how to search and access materials in Smith's Special Collections, 2 p.m., Neilson 304.

Events
September 17, 2026

Primary Source Research for Honors Projects & Special Studies

Events

JostenLive! A Book Reading with Andrea Hairston ’74, October 2

Professor Emerita of Theatre & Africana Studies reads from her new book at 5 p.m. in Josten Library.

Events
September 17, 2026

JostenLive! A Book Reading with Andrea Hairston ’74

Events

Rapid Reviews: Open Call for Panelists due October 6

Seize your chance to expound upon your most treasured texts. Apply for the event to be held Oct. 30.

Events
September 28, 2026

Events

Watch the Emmy Award-winning film “The Librarians,” October 8

As part of Banned Books Week, the screening is at 4 p.m., Graham Hall, Brown Fine Arts Center.

Events
September 16, 2026

Events

Josten’s midweek “Music to Study By” kicks off on October 14

Listen to student and faculty instrumentalists while you work, Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

Events
September 15, 2026

poster Josten mid-week “Music to Study By”

News

Apply for Hillyer’s Artist in Residence Program! Applications Due October 15

Current juniors and seniors with a minor or major in Studio Art are invited to apply by October 15.

News
September 24, 2026

Hillyer Art Library Student Artist in Residence Program

Events

Level up your data skills this fall! Next workshop October 16

The next workshop is Friday, October 16, 3-5 p.m.: An introduction to Python’s pandas library.

Events
September 11, 2026

Events

The Wise Guys Return to JostenLive!, October 16

The “grown-up” male a cappella group includes Smith Faculty member Floyd Cheung, 5 p.m. Josten Libra...

Events
September 30, 2026

Josten Live! presents The Wise Guys 2026

Collections on View

Exhibits

Exhibit: A Rare Book Room of One’s Own

View highlights from the Mortimer Rare Book Collection through December 11, Neilson, 3rd floor.

Exhibits
September 15, 2026

Exhibits

Libraries Collab with Mwangi Center for Heritage Months Book Displays

Curated books for Latine Heritage Month September 15-October 15 are on display in the Mwangi Center.

Exhibits
September 11, 2026

News from the Libraries

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News from the Friends of the Smith College Libraries

Read the September 2026 newsletter - Welcome back, fall events & more!

Collections

Judith and Robert Raymo Chaucer Collection Opens to Researchers

Over 500 rare volumes, including early editions from the 16th century have been cataloged.

Collections
September 22, 2026

News

Special Collections Research Fellowships for 2027-2028

Short-term and long-term fellowships are offered. Applications due January 8, 2027 by 11:59 p.m. EST

News
October 1, 2026

Research Fellowships at Smith College Special Collections

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Get Help From a Library Research Mentor

Get peer research support in the Learning Commons Sunday-Thursday, 1-4 & 7-10 p.m., Friday 1-4 p.m.

News
October 1, 2026

Know Before You Go!

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See Real-Time Occupancy Levels in the Libraries with Waitz

Check the occupancy levels at various locations in the Libraries before you go!

News
September 14, 2026

Neilson Library 1st floor core with students

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Use the Self Checkout App for On-the-Go Convenience!

Smith Libraries Self Checkout is an easy, fast way to borrow books from Neilson Library.

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September 14, 2026

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Reserve a Study Room in the Libraries!

Smith students, faculty and staff can reserve study and collaboration rooms in the Libraries.

News
September 14, 2026