Today’s Hours

Gelman Library:
Today

Gelman Library will be closed May 17 - August 17, 2025, for a significant HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system maintenance project. During this time, library services and resources will be available. Visit the Summer Closure 2025 webpage for information on how to access materials and services.

Visitor Access to Technology

This section applies to WRLC membersARL members, and other visitors without a GW UserID.

Library Computers

Visitors can fill out a library guest computing account registration form online. To complete your registration, bring a photo ID to the Check Out Desk at Gelman, Eckles or Virginia Science & Technology Campus libraries. Guest accounts are valid for up to 6 months. If your account expires, visit the Check Out Desk to have it renewed or create a new account.

Printing

To use the printing kiosks, register for a guest printing account with our service provider WEPA. When you register, select "A Guest User" as your school. You can use a courtesy card, credit from your WEPA account, or a credit card to pay for print jobs. You do not need to register for an account if you are printing from a USB drive and wish to pay with a credit card.

Wireless

Visitors should connect to the GWguest wireless network. You may self-register for this network. Begin by connecting to the GWguest wireless network, and opening your web browser. At this point you should be redirected to a registration page. If you are not redirected automatically, navigate to my.gwu.edu. Complete GWguest instructions and connection support are available from GW Information Technology.

Guests visiting from participating eduroam institutions may connect to the eduroam network. Eduroam is a secure, worldwide roaming access service. Complete eduroam instructions and connection support are available from GW Information Technology.

Instructions for Accessing E-Resources for Guests 

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