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Gelman Library Hours for Fall 2004
September 1- December 22


Gelman's General Building Hours

The Gelman Library building is open to eligible patrons for independent research and study as follows:

 
Normal Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - Midnight
Friday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - Midnight
 
The 24-hour computer labs and the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors are generally available for use 24 hours/day, 7 days/week only by current GW students, faculty, and staff. These areas may be closed or have shortened hours on certain holidays. Please check posted signs.
 
Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, November 24* 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday & Friday, November 25 - 26 LIBRARY CLOSED
Saturday & Sunday, November 27 - 28 Normal Hours
 
*On November 24th, all services except for the Circulation desk close at 6:00 pm. The Circulation Desk closes at 6:45 pm. The Slavic, East European, and Asian Reading room closes at 5:00 pm
 
Reading and Exam Period
December 10, Friday 7:00 am - 2:00 am
December 11 - 12, Sat - Sun 9:00 am - 2:00 am
December 13 - 15, Mon - Wed 7:00 am - 2:00 am
December 16, Thursday 7:00 am - Midnight
December 17, Friday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
December 18, Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
December 19, Sunday 9:00 am - Midnight
December 20 - 21, Mon - Tue 7:00 am - Midnight
December 22, Wednesday* 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
 
* On December 22nd, all services except for the Circulation Desk close at 5:00 pm. The Circulation Desk closes at 5:45 pm.
 
Service desks and the reading room for Special Collections have shorter hours. Please consult the following schedule for services you wish to use.
 

Circulation / Reserves (1st Floor)

Renew books on the web at www.aladin.wrlc.org. Click on myALADIN on the toolbar or email librcir@gwu.edu. Please call (202) 994-6840 for more information.

 
Normal Hours
Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:45 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 9:45 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 7:45 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 7:45 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 10:45 pm

Interlibrary Loan (Room 103)

Please call (202) 994-7128 or email ILL@gwu.edu for more information.

 
Normal Hours
Monday - Friday 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm

Kiev Collection Reading Room

Please go to Suite 710 for service. Please call (202) 994-2675 for more information.

 
Normal Hours
Monday - Friday 12 noon - 5:00 pm
 
Appointments available outside of normal hours by advance arrangements.

Media Resources (Lower Level)

Faculty may make classroom or video reservations via e-mail at media@gwu.edu. For more information, call (202) 994-6378.

 
Normal Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:45 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:45 pm
Saturday - Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:45 pm

National Security Archive (Suite 701)

Please call (202) 994-7000 for more information

 
Normal Hours
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

Periodicals Desk (3rd Floor)

to find out if we own a particular periodical, please call the Reference Desk at (202) 994-6048.

 
Normal Hours
Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Photocopy Center (Room 302)

The Photocopy Center accepts photocopy requests up to 15 minutes before closing. Please call (202) 994-0582 for more information.

 
Normal Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Reference and Information Desk (1st Floor)

For assistance from home, residence halls, or office, please call (202) 994-6048 or e-mail refdesk@gwu.edu

 
Normal Hours
Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Reserve Desk

See Circulation and Reserve Desk Schedule

Slavic, East European and Asian Reading Room (Suite 708)

Please call (202) 994-7105 for more information.

 
Normal Hours
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Special Collections (Suite 207)

Appointments available outside of normal hours by advance arrangements. Please call (202) 994-7549 for more information.

 
Normal Hours
Monday 12 noon - 8:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday12 noon - 5:00 pm

University Archives (Suite 702)

Appointments available outside of normal hours by advance arrangments. Please call (202) 994-7295 for more information.

 
Normal Hours
Monday 12 noon - 8:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday12 noon - 5:00 pm

To find out if we own a specific book or journal, call the Reference Desk at 202-994-6048. Information regarding Gelman Library hours may be obtained by calling 202-994-6845. Hours and other Gelman Library information can also be found on Gelman Library’s home page at http://www.gwu.edu/gelman

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