How the
Library Works
This slideshow introduces you to...
Essential resources
Accessing resources
using Tripod
How library staff
can help you succeed
Special Collections
Only at Swarthmore
Getting recommendations from Research Guides
Resources
Advice
Services
Spaces
Help with Research from Librarians + RIAs
Request Access to articles and books we don't already have.
What do the Libraries provide?
Study, Print, Explore
Main libraries: McCabe, Cornell, Underhill
+ a lot more!
Need a resource?
Check Tripod.
Anywhere
On-campus
Wherever you're located, you can use library resources and services.
How do you access library resources from off-campus?
Two Options
EZProxy
Look up your resource in Tripod. Follow the link provided. You'll be prompted to login.
VPN
Use a VPN client to connect to Swarthmore resources.
We made a guide to help you connect with resources off-campus.
scroll down to read
Research guides?
Librarians curate research guides to highlight resources and share information. You can find guides for subjects, courses, and topics.
Find the link in Tripod:
How can you connect with library services and advice?
Students can make appointments at swarthmore.libcal.com.
- You're overwhelmed by the amount of information you're finding
- You can't find anything written about your topic
- You've found some sources...but you're not sure if they're reliable
- You need (free) access to a specific article/journal/book/film
What can librarians help you with? Here are some situations:
We won't do your work for you, but we'll help you navigate resources, clarify your ideas, and develop stronger research skills.
Library Staff
Your Librarians
Research and Information Associates
Special Collections
Your Librarians
Andrea Baruzzi
science, math, engineering
Pam Harris
educational studies, modern languages & literature,
psychology
Roberto Vargas
Art & Art History, Classics, English, Latin American & Latino Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, Spanish
Simon Elichko
economics, gender & sexuality studies, Peace & conflict studies, political science, sociology & anthropology
Donna Fournier
dance, music, theater
Special
Collections
Celia Caust-Ellenbogen
Archivist, Friends Historical Library
Jordan Landes
Curator, Friends Historical Library
David Obermayer
Archivist, College Archives
Rachel Mattson
Director of Special Collections
Peer academic mentors who offer research support
Special Collections
What's in Special Collections?
Peace, nonviolence, pacifism, and conscientious objection
Quaker history and spirituality
Women’s history, including political rights and feminism
African-American history, including abolition and civil rights
Native American history
Prison reform
Environmental activism
Swarthmore College history
Swarthmore borough history
Friends Historical Library
Peace Collection
Artists' Books
College Archives & Rare Book Room
Internationalism
Connect with Resources Beyond Swarthmore
Tri-College Consortium
E-Z Borrow
Academic libraries
in PA, NJ, NY
Interlibrary Loan
Libraries all over
the world
Penn Drexel Temple NYU Rutgers
Swat Haverford Bryn Mawr
Oxford Columbia Sciences Po
Harvard Stanford Museum of Natural History
Libraries work together to share resources across institutions. So if you can't find something in Tripod, let us know.
Cornell
Access
Use your OneCard to enter
Underhill
McCabe
Hours
To see when we are open check the Libraries website.
Library
Spaces
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How the Library Works tutorial!