Discover Advanced Downtime March 8-9

The Libraries’ systems are undergoing scheduled maintenance from approximately 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8 to 9 a.m. Monday, March 9. Users will be able to search, but functions such as checking materials in/out and placing holds will be temporarily unavailable. We regret any inconvenience.

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Hours for all libraries’ locations

	(3/5) Thursday
Alumnae Gymnasium	24 Hours
Compass Café	11am - 9pm
Hillyer Art Library	9am - 11pm
Josten Performing Arts Library	9am - 11pm
Neilson Library	8am - 11pm
Neilson Library CSP IT Help Desk	8:30am - 9pm
Special Collections Reading Room	10am - 12pm. 1pm - 4:45pm

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The Origin of Basketball at Smith

Learn about Senda Berenson and watch a video about the early days of Smith basketball.

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February 20, 2026

The Smith College class of 1897 basketball team

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Drop-In or Make an Appointment with a Librarian

Librarians are available Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 4-5 p.m. Stop by the service desk and ask!

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February 19, 2026

Hillyer Library service desk staff and students

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Need Help? Use “Ask Us!”

Use the red “Ask Us“ button in the top right to send a question, report a problem, or give feedback.

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February 19, 2026

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Get Help From a Library Research Mentor

Get peer research support in the Learning Commons Sunday through Friday.

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February 19, 2026

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Stay Current with News through PressReader

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February 17, 2026

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Online Access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Financial Times

The Libraries provide access to these online newspapers for Smith students, faculty, and staff.

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February 17, 2026

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Celebrate Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week February 23-27

Learn about the meaning of fair use, opportunities presented, and celebrate successful stories.

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February 17, 2026

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Events

Take in some tunes at Josten’s midweek “Music to Study By”

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

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February 13, 2026

poster Josten mid-week “Music to Study By”

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Special Connections in Special Collections, February 13

See the spiciest items in the archives and rare book collections! 3-6 p.m. Neilson Library 3rd floor...

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February 5, 2026

Love sex romance Special Connections graphic

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Make valentines with the Libraries! February 9-14

Supplies will be available in Neilson & Hillyer and valentines will be mailed on campus February 14.

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February 5, 2026

Books and hearts