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Visiting the Libraries
Welcome to the GW Libraries! The GW Libraries’ three DC-area buildings, as well as our general collections, are closed to the public. As the libraries of a private institution, we are obligated to focus our limited resources on our primary users, the students, faculty and staff of George Washington University.
Entrance to Gelman Library is available to GW students, faculty, and staff who have a physical GWorld card enabled for campus access.
Alumni and visitor access to the library buildings is only available for:
- Users of specialized collections with an appointment* (including the Special Collections Research Center and Global Resources Center),
- Senior students/staff of the School Without Walls, and
- Attendees of scheduled events*.
*Specialized collections users and event attendees must be escorted at all times.
All visitors must complete the visitor access registration form no more than 72 hours prior to your intended visit.
When using library buildings, please adhere to our Building Use and Conduct Guidelines.
Getting to Library Buildings
- Getting to Gelman Library
- Getting to Eckles Library
- Getting to Virginia Science and Technology Library
Navigating Gelman Library
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