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All locations close at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 20. Neilson reopens Sunday, January 5 at 10 a.m. All other locations reopen Monday, January 6.

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Libraries Orientation, Welcome New Students!

Events

Libraries orientation Zine workshop

Published August 26, 2024

Welcome to the fall semester at Smith College! The libraries have a wealth of resources available to you to help you get situated and navigate your first days on campus. Read below for more information on workshops, presentations, and more.

Welcome and Orientation Research Guide

Check out this guide for that introduces all of the libraries on campus and the resources that are available to you: https://libguides.smith.edu/welcome/

Orientation Schedule

Throughout Smith College Orientation, the libraries are offering the following events and activities:

Saturday, August 31, 2023
Zine Presentation and Workshop
Neilson Browsing Room
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Learn how to make an 8-page folded zine!

This workshop provides all the materials you’ll need to make a "Letter to Your Future Self" zine, as well as information on the history behind zine making.

Monday, September 2, 2023
Library Information Session
10-10:30 a.m.
Sweeney Auditorium, Sage Hall

Meet the First Years’ Engagement and Humanities Librarian Xochitl Quiroz and get a primer on the support and resources available to you through the Smith College Libraries. Attendance at this event is required for all new students.

See the full Smith College Orientation schedule.

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