Most-needed information for specific patron groups
During operating hours, building access is available to GW students, faculty, and staff who have completed all of the steps outlined on GW's Onward website. No one will be allowed to sign in without a physical GWorld card or enter the library if their GWorld card tap is denied. Library access is not available for alumni or visitors. Masks are required inside all library buildings.
Reservable study rooms offer GW students a private, enclosed atmosphere for study groups. Rooms are available for groups of two or more GW students for up to two hours at a time on a first come, first served basis.
These media resources can be checked out to GW students, faculty, and staff at any time.
Oversized books
References materials on all subjects. These materials are not available for checkout.
The University Writing Center offers members of the GW community opportunities to receive dedicated attention to their writing and research projects at all stages of the writing process. Appointments are required.
Gelman Library's general collections are closed to the public. Visit the website for details on access, borrowing privileges, and ID requirements.
This collection include books, correspondence, articles, scrapbooks, notes, travelogues and a cap and gown of David S. Brown, who was Professor Emeritus of Management in the School of Government and business administration and program director for 31 years. The materials range in date from 1915-89.
The National Security Archive is an independent non-governmental research institute and library located at GW. The Archive collects and publishes declassified documents acquired through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
The Special Collections Research Center collects, preserves, and make accessible rare and unique materials and primary sources to all researchers, including the GW community, outside scholars, and the interested public.
The Global Resources Center (GRC) focuses on the political, socio-economic, historical, and cultural aspects of countries and regions around the globe from the 20th century onward.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Labor History Research Center is dedicated to the study and exploration of the role that the labor movement played in the development of the United States during the late 19th, 20th, and early 21st centuries. Access to the collection and reading room are available through the Special Collections Research Center (704).
Equipment and technology resources available in B01 classroom.
Equipment and technology resources available in B02 classroom.
Equipment and technology resources available in B04A classroom.
Equipment and technology resources available in 402 classroom.
Equipment and technology resources available in 608 classroom.
The Oliver Reading Room is a multipurpose space, serving as a classroom while also housing a portion of the Andrew Oliver Book Collection for Classical and Near Eastern Studies. Equipment and technology resources available in 609 classroom.
Colonial Printing is a cloud-based, wireless printing service enabling you to print from anywhere on or off campus, and even from your smartphone or tablet. Simply send your print job to the cloud and visit any kiosk on campus to print your document.
The lounge provides a place to meet and make connections with faculty and graduate students from a variety of disciplines. To faculty and grad students with a valid GWorld card, the lounge is available whenever the library is open.
This room is available to host academic events for GW students, faculty, or departments. E-mail libraryevents@gwu.edu for inquiries.
This room is available to host academic events for GW students, faculty, or departments. E-mail libraryevents@gwu.edu for inquiries.
This room is available to host academic events for GW students, faculty, or departments. E-mail libraryevents@gwu.edu for inquiries.
Priority seating in this study carrel is for persons with disabilities.
The Check Out Desk helps patrons to check out library materials, renew books, accept fine payments, and answer questions regarding borrowing or returning materials. Headphones, chargers, dongles, and dry erase markers are also available for loan.
The Graduate Student Reading Room provides a quiet study space exclusively for GW graduate student. This room is available whenever the library is open via GWorld tap access.
The CREATE Digital Studio Virtual Realtiy (VR) station sports the brand new Valve Index which is on the cutting edge of consumer VR technology. The Valve Index allows for both stationary or room space VR - meaning you can either enjoy your experience sitting down or standing and moving around within the available space.
The AV Production Suite is an on-site video production studio tailor-made for your video and audio recording projects. Located on the first floor of Gelman Library inside of the CREATE Digital Studio, this versatile space is ready for you to quickly record footage or audio for your next video or podcast.
The GW Libraries provide access to workstations equipped with a variety of software. GW community members can log on with their NetIDs and passwords.
The Instructional Technology Lab (ITL) assists faculty and teaching assistants as they explore existing and emerging technologies in teaching and learning.
The National Churchill Leadership Center (NCLC) is the first major research facility in the nation's capital dedicated to the study of Winston Churchill.
The navigators at the Ask Us desk (Academic Commons) can guide you to academic resources and services across the university. GW offers a wide range of academic support, offered by a variety of departments and divisions.
Academic Commons is a "one-stop shop" for academic resources and services across the university. GW offers a wide range of academic support, offered by a variety of departments and divisions.
Visit the Ask Us desk, our resource space in Gelman 201, or the Academic Commons website to learn more about peer tutoring, study skills support, finding study spaces, workshops, academic advising, research opportunities, and more!
Closed study carrels provide GW doctoral candidates a private environment for collecting data, conducting independent research and writing.
Lockers are available to all GW students and are reserved on a "first-come/first-served" basis. Locker rental is $35 per semester, including the summer.
The CREATE Digital Studio assists students, faculty, and staff with utilizing multimedia hardware and software to expand the digital storytelling potential of their academic projects. It is equipped with a host of top-of-the-line computers, equipment for borrow, and an A/V production studio designed to help you gain the experience and knowledge to develop your academic story into an engaging multimedia project.
These lockers are for the exclusive use of Graduate Student Study Room patrons and are reserved on a “first-come/first-served” basis. Lockers are available to GW graduate students (except Law and Medical School students) for $35 per semester, including the summer.
