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

Using study spaces

• How quiet is the library?
  • 1st floor: designated for collaboration and NOT quiet.
  • 2nd floor: designated for silent studying; please maintain the silence on this floor and refrain from talking or whispering.
  • 3rd floor: most of the 3rd floor is designated for quiet studying, although some spaces in the Bloedorn Technology Center are available for collaboration.
• All study rooms at Himmelfarb Library MUST be reserved in advance on our web page; 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.

In the Library

• IT Support: SMHS Technology Support Center is located on the 3rd floor in the Bloedorn AV Study Center.
• Faculty: The SMHS Center for Faculty Excellence is located on the 1st floor.

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.
• An All Gender restroom is available on the Basement level.
• To open restroom doors without using your hands, use the “foot puller”.