Alumx Spotlight from the Archives: Dr. Vanessa Northington Gamble
As we continue to persevere through the global pandemic, and rely on scientists and medical professionals to guide us during this time, …
New! Library Chat & Treats
Have a quick question? Run into an unexpected problem? Want help right away? New for Fall 2020, the Library is offering live …
Newsletter Issue VII
The Harold is back with its seventh edition to keep you updated on everything related to the Library. Find it on a …
Hampshire alum is Brooklyn Public Library’s first ever poet-in-residence!
The Harold F. Johnson Library welcomed Cyree Jarelle Johnson 07F as part of a panel on “Hampshire Graduates as Librarians” back in …
Rachel Beckwith appointed Director of the Library
Rachel came to Hampshire in 2007 from Massachusetts College of Art & Design in Boston where she was a Public Services Librarian. …
Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter
The following statement was posted on the Harold F. Johnson Library’s website and social media channels on Juneteenth. We stand by our …
How To Begin A Course At Hampshire: After A Pleasant Summer
As the semester gets underway, I just wanted to share a little humor especially dedicated to faculty from the archives. This piece …
Library hours
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Newsletter Issue VI
The Harold is back with its sixth edition to keep you updated on everything related to the Library and KC. Find it …
Library Services for the Fall
We’re Here to Help! This will be a very unusual semester as we navigate the challenges wrought by the pandemic, but we …
Hampshire’s Common Read: The 1619 Project
As you know, the Common Read this year for the Hampshire community is the 1619 Project, conceived and edited by Pulitzer Prize …
Read a poem a day by a Black poet for the rest of the summer
Poem a Day states on their web site that they are “the original daily poetry series publishing new work by contemporary poets.” …
Library Statement in Support of Black Lives Matter
The Hampshire College Library stands in solidarity with all those who protest police violence against Black people and unequivocally supports the Black …
Staff Picks Week 4: What We Do in the Shadows
Welcome to week two of Staff Picks: Work-from-Home edition! In this series, our library staff will be recommending some of our favorite …
Staff Picks Week 3: Drawful
Welcome to week two of Staff Picks: Work-from-Home edition! In this series, our library staff will be recommending some of our favorite …
Staff Picks Week 2: Steven Universe
Welcome to week two of Staff Picks: Work-from-Home edition! In this series, our library staff will be recommending some of our favorite …
Staff Picks Week 1: Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow
Welcome to our new weekly series of Staff Picks: Work-from-Home edition! In this series, our library staff will be recommending some of …
Welcome to New Staff: Jen Bolmarcich!
We are excited to welcome Jen Bolmarcich as our new Systems and Discovery Librarian! She comes to us from Amherst College, where …
Library and Archives Zine Collection
There are over 200+ zines covering 90’s and early 00’s angst, advice, music reviews and various other topics and musings that …
Spring Gallery Exhibitions Coming Soon!
Beginning after Spring Break, come by the Hampshire College Art Gallery to see a new exhibition every four days, where artists in …