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Borrow from Himmelfarb: Borrowing Privileges

Borrowing Privileges

General borrowing privileges are extended to all current GW students, faculty (including emeriti), and staff. 

  • Most SMHS, GWSPH, and SON students, faculty, and staff are automatically registered to borrow.
    • Those people who have not been automatically registered must present their GWorld card at the Circulation Desk and fill out a user application form.
      • Their borrowing status will remain active as long as they are registered for classes or employed with the University.
      • Address, e-mail address and telephone information should also be updated regularly. Contact the Circulation Desk Manager, at (202) 994-1829 for more information.
  • University personnel and students not affiliated with the SMHS, GWSPH, and SON must fill out a user application form at the Himmelfarb Circulation Desk in order to register for borrowing.
    • These staff, students and faculty must re-register by presenting a current GW ID each semester.
      • Circulation staff may request a confirmation of current affiliation.
      • Address, e-mail address and telephone information should also be updated regularly. Contact the Circulation Desk Manager at (202) 994-1829 for more information.


Non-GW affiliates
The privilege of borrowing library resources is not available to the general public.

Application for Himmelfarb Borrowing privileges

Need assistance?

Contact:

Circulation Department
Location: First floor of the Himmelfarb Library
Phone: (202) 994-2962
Email: mlbcir@gwu.edu