FYE Instruction We believe that all students should begin their college career with a basic foundation of information in the academic environment, regardless of their experiences prior to entering college. To help reach this goal, we’ve partnered with Advising and LCDI to join in the FYE Lab instruction efforts. The Library’s contribution to the FYE […]

Information Literacy Program Overview What is Information Literacy? The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) defines information literacy as “…the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of […]

Build your digital teaching toolbox In addition to the opportunities provided by LTLC, Library Services’ Research & Instruction department supports faculty and students in the selection and use of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools. When it comes to tools, remember that the tool itself is not the most important thing; it’s what […]

Asynchronous Modules Our asynchronous modules, based on concepts of microlearning and scalability, are designed to introduce or reacquaint students with concepts related to information literacy and their research. The modules can be used as a standalone lesson for your students to complete outside of the classroom and can be enhanced and reinforced by an application […]

Library Tutorials These modules will help you understand different parts of the research process, remind you of something you learned in a library session or class, and help you make sure you get your assignments right. From brainstorming search terms, to selecting sources, to polishing your bibliography, these modules help take the guesswork out of […]

Accessibility The Wallace Library is committed to providing access to all collections, services, and programs to all members of the Wheaton community. Library staff make all reasonable efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities. For immediate questions and support, please visit the Information and Circulation Desk on the Main Level or call (508) 286-3700 or email […]

Floor Plans for Wallace Library Stacks Level Archives Level Periodicals Level Main Level First Mezzanine Second Mezzanine Stacks Level Select map to enlarge On this level Stacks – Call numbers A-M P-Z Folio and Quartos – Call numbers A-Z in Second Stacks Room Periodicals/Journals Music scores (non-circulating) Music Seminar Room – Music LPs, tapes, CDs […]

Archival Collections To search our archival holdings, visit our research database, ArchivesSpace. The archival collections contain a multitude of primary source materials relating to Wheaton College and its nearly 200 year long history. These include administrative records of Wheaton Female Seminary and Wheaton College, College publications, papers and manuscripts of the Wheaton family, alumnae classes […]

Use of the Collections Rules and Guidelines for Use of the Collections Archival and special collections are non-circulating. All manuscript materials and books must be read at tables in the Reading Room under the supervision of archives staff. All food, drink, coats, and bags must be left in a locker or in the archivist’s office. […]

Services Provided The Marion B. Gebbie Class of 1901 Archives and Special Collections is happy to offer the following services: Reading Room Service Researchers must schedule an appointment in order to use the reading room. Walk-in consultations may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis, dependent on the availability of archives staff. We are also happy […]