Library Archives
Mobile pleasure reading options
Maine InfoNet Download Library makes using an Android phone, Kindle Fire, Nook, iPad, mp3 player or just about any device to access free Audiobooks and eBooks quick and easy.
Digital National Security Archives
We are delighted to now have subscription access to the full DNSA files providing coverage of more than 90,000 curated primary source documents culled from the collections of the National Security Archive.
Everything is coming up GREEN!
Besides the new recycling/waste stations and the book display on sustainability at the entrance of the building, the Ladd library staff recently achieved a Level 2 Green certification based on their green practices. Let’s keep up the good work!
Honors Thesis SWAT
The SWAT team of Research Librarians, Help Desk staff and Peer Tutors will be on hand for the final details this Thursday, March 26th, at 6 – 10pm. We’ll be waiting for you back by the Big Screen nook in the Library!
Favorite Music of our Student Assistants
Aaron Rubin ’15 Likes 60’s and 70’s Blues Rock – check out his list of favorite vinyl albums that are in our collection.
FITS and STARTS: Faculty Conversations about Scholarship & Creativity
Join us to hear Mia Yinxing Liu speak on “Who is the Real Hero? Seeing Double in Lang Jingshan’s ‘Portraits’ of Zhang Daqian” on
Thursday, March 19th, 4:15pm in Ladd 148
Need a group study space?
You can reserve various rooms in the Library and then be sure to have it when you need it. Click to see the following chart of options.
Favorite Music of Our Student Assistants
Kira Shaikh ’15 just loves country music – see what she picks as music for any occasion.
The Picture Book Project: A Bates College Collection Portraying People of Color
Come browse this wonderful new collection of books housed on shelves in the browse periodical/newspaper area between the Circulation desk and Writing/Speaking Center.
Working the Research
Interested in learning to use sources without losing your own voice?
Join members of W&S @ Bates Wed, March 4, 4:10 p.m. to find out how!