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- Visiting the Libraries
  Information and directions for accessing library buildings for the GW community and visitors
- Gelman Learning Spaces
  Navigate Gelman Library with floor maps, descriptions of individual and group study spaces, and instructions for reserving group study rooms
- Computers & WiFi
  Use library or remote computing resources, including printing, scanning, and equipment loans
- University Libraries
  Learn more about GW's six libraries: Gelman, Eckles, VSTCL, Himmelfarb, Burns, and Jenkins
- My Account
  Check due dates, renew your materials, see the status of requested items, and access saved articles
- Find Materials
  Learn how to locate books, databases, journals, course materials, and more
- Borrow, Renew, and Request
  Lending policies and procedures for borrowing materials from GW and beyond
- Specialized, Archival, and International Materials
  Learn about the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), and the Global Resources Center (GRC)
- Center for Teaching Excellence
  The Center for Teaching Excellence prepares educators to foster transformative learning at GW.
- Get Research Help
  Assistance for all stages of your research for beginning to expert researchers
- Course Reserves
  Faculty may request the library to provide access to certain required course materials
- Open & Affordable Course Materials
  Learn more about resources that are free of cost and available to everyone
- Research Instruction
  Request a librarian provide a class, workshop, or online module on research methods and tools
- Book/Media Requests
  Suggest books or non-print items that the library should acquire
- Academic Commons
  Access free peer tutoring, course reviews, and other forms of academic support through Academic Commons
- GW Writing Center
  Learn more about free, peer-based writing support for students and faculty
- CREATE Digital Studio
  Tools and expertise to create high-quality videos, podcasts, interactive experiences, and data visualization.
- Digital News Subscriptions
  Access The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal
- Top Textbooks
  Top Textbooks acquires required textbooks for some undergraduate, high enrollment courses for students to borrow
- Get Research Help
  Assistance for all stages of your research for beginning to expert researchers
- Get Research Help
  Assistance for all stages of your research for beginning to expert researchers
- Program and Code
  Programming & software development information and services to support digital scholarship
- Work With Data
  Assistance across GW in data management, creation, visualization, and analysis
- Publishing, Rights & ORCID
  Learn more about copyright, open access publishing, and understanding your rights as an author
- Grants & Special Projects
  Scholarship, exhibits, and grant-funded projects produced by the GW Libraries
- Center for Undergraduate Fellowships & Research
  Inclusive support and mentorship for undergraduate students and alumni pursuing awards and research opportunities
- About Libraries & Academic Innovation
  Learn more about the Libraries & Academic Innovation organization at GW
- Staff & Librarian Directory
  Find employees by department, collection development area, or consultation area
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and our work toward living those values.
- Working at Libraries & Academic Innovation
  Open positions in Libraries & Academic Innovation for students, librarian, and staff
- Contact Us
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- Policies & Guidelines
  Guidelines for using library buildings and resources

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Books, Articles & Media

Articles, books, e-books, media, and archival resources at GW and WRLC libraries, plus research guides.

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Available Online

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The Gelman Library building is closed through August 23 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.

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

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