Meet Our Library Staff
I am Herbie Pollard, one of the archivists here at the Maxwell Library. Prior to working here at Bridgewater, I was Librarian and Archivist at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, and have worked at college libraries in Texas and New York City. My area of scholarly expertise is history of science and education, and I wrote my master’s thesis on nineteenth-century American physicians and navel surgeons who collected objects of natural history throughout the Americas. I’m always interested in stories of plants, animals, and objects that have traveled the world. It has been exciting living in New England, a historical hub for the trade of exotic curiosities. In my spare time, you can find me reading books about maritime history or visiting many of the fine museums of Massachusetts.
Staff Picks
Book and Display Highlights
First Floor Displays
- America Turns 250: From Revolution to Reckoning
- Bastille Day
- Beach Reads
- Independence Day
- Shark Week
Second Floor Displays
- 4th of July
- Summer
Library of Things Highlight
Featured Item: Binoculars
Heading out for a hike? Interested in birdwatching? Our Library of Things includes binoculars available for checkout. Borrow a pair for your next outdoor adventure and see what you can spot.
Library Event Schedule
Find us at Orientation!
Maxwell Library staff will be attending many of this summer's orientation sessions. If you're participating in orientation, be sure to stop by our table to say hello, learn about library services, and pick up some library swag. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to campus!
Did You Know?
Maxwell Library provides access to newspapers in both print and digital formats. Browse newspapers in print on the first floor of the library or read online via access on the Maxwell Library Website. Available titles include The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and many more.