Himmelfarb Library will remain open and operating with regular hours on Friday, January 19.
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Have a Safe and Fun Winter Break!
Winter break is here!
Himmelfarb Library’s building will be closed during Winter Break starting Saturday, December 23rd at 6:00 pm, but our online collections will remain open and accessible. The library building reopens on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 7:30 am and resumes 24-hour operations. To see our complete hours, take a look at our website.
Even though our building is closed, our electronic resources (databases, e-books, and e-journals) are always available from anywhere!
We’re taking a break from new blog posts during Winter Break. New blog posts will return on January 3, 2024.
If you’ll miss being in the library while we’re closed, here’s some library ambiance to tide you over:
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Himmelfarb Library!
The library will be closed during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our hours during this time are as follows:
We will resume normal 24/7 hours after re-opening at 9:00 am on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
Even though our building is closed, our electronic resources (including our databases, e-books, and e-journals) remain available from anywhere during this time.
Have a great Thanksgiving break!
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Over the Thanksgiving break the library will be operating on a modified schedule. On Wednesday, November 22, 2023the library will close at 8:00 pm.
We will resume normal 24/7 hours after re-opening on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | November 22, 2023 | Closing at 8:00pm |
| Thursday | November 23, 2023 | CLOSED |
| Friday | November 24, 2023 | CLOSED |
| Saturday | November 25, 2023 | 9:00am - 8:00pm |
| Sunday | November 26, 2023 | Opening at 9:00am |
Welcome First-Year Medical Students!
The staff at Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library would like to extend a warm welcome to the incoming Medical Student class of 2027! Over the coming days and weeks, you will grow familiar with the George Washington University campus and begin your medical school coursework. To help you learn more about Himmelfarb Library and the services available to you as students, this article will serve as a primer for everything you should know about the library.
Himmelfarb Library is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Reference services are available Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am-8:00 pm, Fridays from 8:00 am- 4:00 pm and Sundays from 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm.
The library has a collection of physical and electronic media including books, audiovisual media, scholarly journals, and databases. There are several special collections within the library, including the MD Program: Required Books & Information Resources, Himmelfarb Library New Books, and Humanities & Health Collection. Please see our full list of special collections for access to these and other special collections.
Our physical collection is spread across the library’s four floors with most books shelved on the basement level. If you are unsure of an item’s location, a staff member at the circulation desk will assist you. The collection catalog is located on the homepage at himmelfarb.gwu.edu. The search box’s default setting is ‘Articles + Himmelfarb Catalog.’ and will display results within our collection. If you would like a more in-depth overview of the library search box, read Tips for Using Himmelfarb’s Library Search Box.
Himmelfarb has several interactive pieces of technology in its collection. There are two 3D printers in the library and faculty, students, and staff members are able to submit print job requests online. There is no charge for most print requests and pricing will be clearly communicated before printing begins. Our 3D Printing at Himmelfarb guide contains more information about the 3D printing program and explains Himmelfarb’s 3D printing policies.
The BodyViz virtual anatomy software suite located in Himmelfarb 305 is an interactive software that lets you examine and manipulate anatomical models. There are over 1,000 data sets loaded onto the BodyViz software. To reserve the BodyViz suite, please use the online reservation system. The library also has two Quest VR headsets available for checkout. Both headsets are loaded with the Medicalholodeck Medical Virtual Reality platform and may be used to explore anatomical models. To check out the VR headsets, visit the circulation desk.
There are multiple ways to contact a librarian if you need assistance. The Ask A Librarian service is available through our website. You may send an instant message to a member of the reference staff via the chat feature on our homepage or call the desk at (202) 994-2962. You may also send an email to himmelfarb@gwu.edu or stop by the circulation desk to speak with someone from the Himmelfarb team.
In addition to our electronic and physical media, the library maintains general and subject-specific research guides to help you complete your coursework or engage in the research process. Some guides that may be useful as you start your time at GWU are the AMA Citation Style, APA Citation Style, Borrow from Himmelfarb, Borrow from Other Libraries, Library Tutorials, and Study Design 101 guides. There are also subject-specific research guides that provide links to readings, tutorials, databases, journals, and other resources related to the specific health sciences subject. Visit our homepage or our dedicated Research Guides page to see the current list of research guides.
Study spaces are located on each floor of the library. Some spaces, such as the tables located on the first floor, are on a first-come, first-served basis. The study rooms on the basement, 2nd and 3rd levels must be reserved. If you are using a room without a reservation, you may be asked to move to honor a pre-existing reservation. To reserve a study room, visit our online reservation system. To learn about the quiet level zones in the library, please see our Studying at Himmelfarb? Know Our Zones article.
Follow Himmelfarb Library’s Facebook and Instagram accounts to learn more about future events or changes to our collection. We look forward to working with you during your time at the George Washington University.
We’ll Be Back After Winter Break!
We’ll be taking a break from new blog posts this week. New blog posts will return on January 2, 2023.
Our building will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 12 Noon and close at 8:00pm. On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, we will open at 7:30am and resume 24-hour operations. To see our complete hours, take a look at our website. And don't forget that our electronic resources (databases, e-books, and e-journals) are always available from anywhere!
If you’ll miss being in the library while we’re closed, here’s some library ambiance to tide you over:
Newly Updated Healthy Living Guide!
As 2022 draws to a close, you may start thinking about changes you’d like to make in the new year. If those changes involve healthier living, Himmelfarb Library has a guide that can help. We’ve updated our Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb guide just in time to ring in 2023! This newly updated guide focuses on nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction to support healthy living for SMHS, GWSPH, and SON students.
You’ll find links to healthy eating options on campus such as the GW Dining Healthy Eating and the GW’s Urban Food Task Force, a GW initiative that brings faculty, students, staff and volunteers with a shared interest in healthy eating together to support a variety of programs around campus throughout the year.
The services and resources page of the guide provides links and information about fitness and recreation opportunities at GW including the Lerner Health and Wellness Center. Health and wellness instruction and resources including the GW Resiliency and Well Being Center, GWell, and the GW Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWish) are included with brief descriptions of the services each office provides. Numerous support services provided by GW are also available on this page of the guide. If you’re interested in self-care resources, you’ll find related resources here as well.
Interested in exploring books available in Himmelfarb’s collection about wellness, stress reduction, or a healthy diet and cooking? Check out the books and library resources page! We have popular books on these topics including titles like The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking, The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, and Bobby Flay Fit by Bobby Flay. You can also explore our full Healthy Living Collection. And don’t forget about our exercise equipment and games! A full list of equipment and games can be found on this page of the guide.
If you have a smartphone, you can have wellness resources at your fingertips anytime you want! The wellness apps page of the guide provides lists of wellness apps from a variety of healthy living-related categories. Interested in physical activity and mindful movement? Check out the AllTrails, Daily Yoga, or SWORKIT apps. Or if you’re interested in meditation, check out apps like Calm, Headspace, or Take a Break! Other apps related to healthy eating, financial literacy, and biofeedback are also included.
You’ll also find our most recent healthy living blog posts in the healthy living news and events area of the homepage. Our newly updated Healthy Living Guide is a great resource for you with a wealth of resources to explore!
And just as a reminder, in observance of Winter Break, Himmelfarb Library will close at 6:00pm today. We will reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023, from 12:00 (Noon) to 8:00pm. On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, we will open at 7:30am and resume 24-hour operations. For our full hours, visit our Library Hours webpage. Even though our building will be closed, our electronic resources including databases, journals, and e-books are always available.
Have a safe and healthy Winter Break!
Himmelfarb Library Winter Holiday Hours
The Library's holiday hours are as follows:
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday, December 23, 2022 | Closing at 6:00pm |
| Saturday, December 24, 2022 | Closed |
| Sunday, December 25, 2022 | Closed |
| Monday, December 26, 2022 | Closed |
| Tuesday, December 27, 2022 | Closed |
| Wednesday, December 28, 2022 | Closed |
| Thursday, December 29, 2022 | Closed |
| Friday, December 30, 2022 | Closed |
| Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Closed |
| Sunday, January 1, 2023 | Closed |
| Monday, January 2, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday, January 3, 2023 | Opens 7:30 am and resumes 24/7 hours |
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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours!
Himmelfarb Library will be closed during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our hours this week are as follows:
| Date | Day | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2022 | Wednesday | Closing at 8:00pm |
| November 24, 2022 | Thursday | Closed |
| November 25, 2022 | Friday | Closed |
| November 26, 2022 | Saturday | 9:00am - 8:00pm |
| November 27, 2022 | Sunday | Opening at 9:00am |
We will resume normal 24/7 hours after re-opening on Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Even though our building is closed, our electronic resources (including our databases, e-books, and e-journals) are still available during this time.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Spring Semester Wrap-Up!
As Spring semester draws to a close, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with tying up loose ends, completing long to-do lists, and meeting last minute deadlines. Himmelfarb Library can help ease the burden by providing study space and scholarly resources to help prepare you for end of semester exams and assignments, and resources and services to help you prepare for next semester. Here are some things to keep in mind as the end of Spring semester gets closer.
Returning Books
If you have books checked out, whether they are Himmelfarb Library books, Interlibrary Loan or Consortium Loan books, be sure to return these items to the Himmelfarb Circulation desk. Himmelfarb is open 24/7 so stop by and return your items when it’s most convenient for you.
Renewing Books
If you need to renew an item, there are three ways to do so:
- Online: Log into your library account with your GW NetID and password.
- In Person: Stop by the Himmelfarb Circulation Desk and renew items in person.
- Phone: Call the Circulation Desk at (202)994-2962
Check Your Accounts
Be sure to log into your library account to see a list of all items checked out to you. Check your Documents2Go account to make sure you don’t have any items due or owe any money for Interlibrary Loan requests. If you have Consortium Loan Service (CLS) related fees, contact the lending library to arrange payment.
Studying at Himmelfarb
Are you looking for a quiet place to study? Or do you need a group study space? Himmelfarb has options for both! If you are looking for a quiet place to study, the 2nd and 3rd floors (with the exception of Bloedorn Technology Center) of the library are reserved for quiet study. Both of these floors are designated quiet zones. If you don’t mind noise while you study, or want to study with other people, the first floor of the library is not a quiet floor and can be a good fit for these preferences.
Study rooms are also an option! Study rooms must be reserved, so be sure to make your reservations ahead of time. Most study rooms can accommodate up to four people and have large computer screens and white boards. White board markers and erasers are available for checkout at the first floor Circulation Desk.
Don’t forget that masks are still required inside Himmelfarb Library in compliance with GW’s indoor mask requirements!
Faculty End-of-Semester Items:
Embedded Librarian Service
Are you planning ahead for Summer or Fall semesters and would like to have a Himmelfarb Librarian embedded in your Blackboard course? Contact Tom Harrod (tph@gwu.edu) to make arrangements!
Course Materials
Are you thinking of adding new books, articles, or other materials to your upcoming courses? Let us know what materials you are considering using. We are happy to look into print or online access options! Contact Ian Roberts (imroberts@gwu.edu) for assistance. And don’t forget to submit your Course Reserves requests for Summer semester.
Library Outreach
If you have residents or students that are new to GW and are interested in scheduling a brief orientation to Himmelfarb Library, let us know! We are happy to meet with your group and provide an overview of all Himmelfarb has to offer and answer any questions you or your residents or students may have. Contact himmelfarb@gwu.edu for more information.
