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Don't get "spooked" by midterms!

October 22, 2025

Midterms are coming, but have no fear!

Ask a librarian for help choosing a research topic, finding resources, writing a citation, and more.

Special Collections, MiddPoints

Artificial Intelligence + Internet Archive, or AI and IA: New Technology for Old Stuff

October 20, 2025 | by Patrick Wallace

On the 10th anniversary of Middlebury’s first upload to the Internet Archive, we’re celebrating 52,000+ items in IA and new AI integrations for access.

Staff Picks, MiddPoints

Staff Picks: "A Discovery of Witches" by Deborah Harkness

October 13, 2025

Find out what the Davis Family Library is reading! Staff Picks features recommendations from people working in Davis. In this post, Kimberly Marshall, Library/Circulation Supervisor, features “A Discovery of Witches” by Deborah Harkness.

^{We are reviewing items in our collections and other content that is available for free to Middlebury students, faculty and staff.}

MiddPoints

Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Book Week: October 5 – October 11

October 5, 2025

If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.

— Haruki Murikami

MiddPoints

An update on Wiley Online Library Access

October 1, 2025 | by Gretchen Kenet

You might encounter a new message about “tokens” when using Wiley online content in your research. Read on to learn what it means and why you’re seeing it!

Special Collections

Liefe Loves Libraries

September 24, 2025 | by Liefe Temple

Super senior feb Liefe Temple has held virtually every library position available to students during her four years at Middlebury. Learn more about her experiences working in the library!

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Library Mews

Library Mews: Dusk

September 17, 2025

Enjoy cute pet photos with us and get to know the staff working in Davis Family Library. Library Mews has expanded to include all animals, but you’ll still see plenty of cats.

MiddPoints

What are MiddKids reading?

September 10, 2025 | by Laksamee Cave

Librarians at the Community Care Fair asked Middlebury students to share some of their favorite books. Check out a few of them highlighted here or come by the Davis Family Library to see a display of titles in the Lobby!