VSTC Library

The Virginia Science & Technology Campus (VSTC) Library is located at the George Washington University’s branch campus off Route 7 in Ashburn, Virginia. The library is on the 1st floor of Enterprise Hall in Suite 179. It is an integrated branch of the GW Libraries, sharing policies, digital resources, and access to research assistance with the Gelman Library (main campus) and Eckles Library (Mount Vernon Campus). 

The VSTC Library serves the GW community with a focus on current GW students, faculty, sponsored researchers, staff and alumni who live, work, and take classes in Loudoun County. Our small size and relaxed, suburban campus setting provide a quiet atmosphere supporting academic study.

Users of our physical library space must enter Enterprise Hall through the main entrance located on the south side of the building (facing Rt. 7). Our convenient 24/7 book drop is available at the north side of Enterprise Hall with no GWorld card requirement (walk through the first set of doors; there is no tap access on the north side to the rest of the building).

• Map and Directions
• Entrance Policy
• Get Library Help
• Study Spaces
• Library Computers, Printing and Wi-Fi
• Borrow, Renew and Return Library Materials
• Finding Library Information and Resources
• Get Writing Center Help

Entrance Policy

Entrance to VSTC Library study space is available daily from 6am-Midnight to GW students, faculty, staff, and alumni who have a physical GWorld card enabled for campus access. Onsite staff assistance is available weekdays, 9:30am - 6:00pm. There is no access for visitors from Consortium partner institutions or the general public for any reason. 

Students, staff, faculty, and alumni using library spaces outside of regular business hours agree to abide by library conduct policies while working independently. For your personal safety and the security of your belongings, we do not permit sleeping in the library. Paper forms are provided at the library's front desk for evening and weekend book checkout.

Online-only and distance students and off-campus employees may continue using the GW Libraries’ Off-Campus Library Services.

Food Policy: Covered drinks are welcomed in the library; no food, please. Dining space is provided in Enterprise Hall #102, along with student lounges in Innovation and Discovery Halls.

Get Help

In person at the VSTC Library front desk (weekdays, 9:30am-6:00pm) 
Email: virginia@gwu.edu 
Phone: 571-553-8230 (weekdays, 9:30am-6:00pm) 
Chat/WebEx: Ask Us service (managed by the Gelman Library) 
For in-depth assistance with a research topic, make an appointment with a GW Librarian. We also offer appointments for coding, programming, GIS, data, statistics, digital storytelling, and more.

Study Spaces in the VSTC Library

The library’s main seating area is equipped with docking stations for general student use, plus open table and chair seating. Quiet talking is allowed in our main seating area; headphones are required for audio use. 

A Quiet Space room with additional PCs is available across from the library’s front desk for individual silent study (group and cell phone conversations are prohibited). Faculty and academic department staff may reserve this space for class meetings or exams by contacting our staff at least 3 business days in advance.

The library's four private study rooms are available to individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. The rooms offer large whiteboards and Wi-Fi access. Talking and audio are permitted at low levels. Faculty and graduate students have priority use of study room #183 and may bump undergraduate individuals.

Food Policy: Covered drinks are welcomed; no food is permitted in library study rooms.

In addition to the library, other study spaces on campus are available for student use.

Computers, Printing, and Wi-Fi

Wireless Connectivity 

GW’s wireless internet service is available throughout all VSTC Library spaces. Visit the wireless web page for more information on how to connect. For technical assistance, contact GW IT support.

Scan, Copy and Print

The library’s GW Printing (WEPA) kiosk allows users to scan, copy, and print documents. The cloud-based service enables printing from our library computers and wirelessly from personal devices. Information about how to print, download print drivers to your mobile device, and pay for printing is available on the printing website.

Computers in the VSTC Library

The library is equipped with 10 laptop docking stations in our main seating area. Our Quiet Space room contains 8 Windows PCs, including a wheelchair-accessible workstation, plus a presenter's workstation.  GW students, employees, and sponsored researchers will log on to library computers with their UserID. See our list of available software. (Note: We do not have Mac workstations in this library.)

Borrow, Renew and Return Books

Borrow and Renew

Search for books held at the VSTC Library, our other GW library branches, and our local Consortium library partners through the online library catalog. Items held at partner libraries can be requested through the Consortium Loan Service for pickup at the VSTC Library or free home delivery for our distance students. Our robust library lending network allows you to request materials not available locally through our library databases and catalog by using our Interlibrary Loan Service.

• Loan policies and borrowing privileges are the same at VSTC, Gelman, and Eckles Libraries.
• Renew your books online or contact our staff for assistance.
• Special instructions for GW School of Medicine students, staff and faculty only (including School of Nursing, Milken Institute School of Public Health, etc.): Always begin your research at the Himmelfarb Library website to search for library books, scholarly articles, and other materials specially curated for medicine and health sciences topics. 

Return Books

• In person to the VSTC Library desk during business hours
• In our 24/7 book drops: a blue bin for returns is located inside the north vestibule of Enterprise Hall (see photo at right: the side of the building facing George Washington Blvd). A book drop slot is also available on the wall between Enterprise Hall Classroom #176 and the Library #179.
• By mail: package securely and use a trackable shipping service when possible. Mail to: Circulation Dept., GW-VSTC Library, 44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn, VA 20147. 

Finding Information

• Library Catalog (Search for books, articles, media, and more)
• Ebooks at GW Libraries
• Library Research Databases
• Library Tutorials (“How Do I?”)
• Subject-Specific Research Guides
• Special instructions for GW School of Medicine students, staff and faculty only: begin your research using Himmelfarb Library's website and databases for curated medical and health sciences resources. SON students may also view a list of nursing books available onsite at the VSTC Library.

Writing Center

The GW Writing Center offers writing consultations to the VSTC community. Make an appointment with writing center staff for assistance with undergraduate, graduate, and faculty writing projects in all stages of development.