At A Glance: On-Site Access & Use

Himmelfarb Library's building is open to students, faculty, residents and staff affiliated with GW's SMHS, SON, and GWSPH. 

Additional information on access groups is available in our Access Policy, and additional information on library use is available in Himmelfarb Library Policies. 

Library Hours

Questions or concerns?

• Chat with a Librarian
• Text a librarian at 202-601-3525
• Send an email to: himmelfarb@gwu.edu
• Call the Circulation Desk at 202-994-2962

Getting around

• The elevator provides access to all floors as does the adjacent stairwell on the Ross Hall Courtyard side of the library.
• The stairwell on the 23rd street side of the library provides for travel between the ground level, first, and second floors. 

Using study spaces

• All study rooms at Himmelfarb Library MUST be reserved in advance on our web page. 
• To ensure that all students have access to our limited spaces, individuals may reserve a room for a maximum of 4 hours per day.  
• Please limit the amount of food and drink you bring into the library.  Please clean up your space before you leave.

IT Support

• The SMHS Technology Support Center is located on the 3rd floor in the Bloedorn AV Study Center.

Handling library materials

•  If you pull a book off the shelf that you don’t plan to check out, please return it to a shelving cart.  This allows us to track usage and to make sure it's returned to the correct location.

Restrooms

• Restrooms are available on all floors of Himmelfarb Library.
• On the Basement level, the Women's restroom has an adjoining Lactation Room; a Men's restroom is not available on the Basement level.
• To open the door without using your hands, use the “foot puller”.