Today’s Hours

Gelman Library:
Today

Closed

The Gelman Library building is closed for a significant HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system maintenance project. Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library remains available for students and faculty of SMHS, GWSPH, and SON. For faculty and for students enrolled in summer courses at other GW schools, the Burns Law Library is available through August 10, 2026. 

Visit the Summer Closure 2026 webpage for information on how to access library materials and services.

Fines and Fees

Fines for overdue or lost items GW owns may be paid by phone with a credit card. To make a payment, please call 202-994-6840.

We accept GWorld card payments; all major credit cards, except American Express; checks; or money orders in person. Checks and money orders are also accepted by mail and should be made payable to the George Washington University. Please include your GWID number on the check or money order.

We do not accept cash at Gelman, Eckles, or VSTC libraries.

Fines owed to any WRLC consortium school may be paid at your home institution library or directly to that school. The grid below provides detailed contact and payment information for our consortium partners.

 

InstitutionPayment Method AcceptedPay by phonePay in personQuestions?
American UniversityCredit card202-885-3221American University Library Circulation Deskcirculation@american.edu
202-885-3221
Catholic University of AmericaCash (exact change only), credit card, check202-319-5060Mullen Library
620 Michigan Ave, NE
lib-circulation@cua.edu
202-319-5060
University of the District of Columbia   circ@udc.libanswers.com
202-274-6009
Gallaudet UniversityCash or personal checkUnavailableGallaudet University Library, Front Desk Servicelibrary.circdesk@gallaudet.edu
202-250-2349
George Mason UniversityMason Money/ID cardUnavailableAny George Mason library locationfencirc@gmu.edu, 703-993-2240
Law: lawcirc@gmu.edu, 703-993-8120
Georgetown UniversityCredit card ($5 min.)202-687-7607Lauinger Libraryaccessservices@georgetown.edu
202-687-7607
Howard UniversityCash, credit card, or checkUnavailableFounders Library
500 Howard Pl, NW
accessdept@howard.edu
202-806-7250
Marymount UniversityCash, credit card, or check703-284-1533

Reinsch Library 2807 N Glebe Rd

Ballston Coakely Family Library 1000 North Glebe Rd

Main: mucirc@marymount.edu 703-284-1533

Ballston: 703-284-5949

Contact the Check Out Desk

in-person: Entrance floor of Gelman Library

email: librcir@gwu.edu

phone: 202-994-6840

Today’s Hours

Check Out Desk:
Today

Closed

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