Because of the expected protest and rally activity impacting the Foggy Bottom Campus, the Himmelfarb Library will be among the University buildings closed. Himmelfarb Library will be closed from Saturday August 11 at midnight until 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. Please see the campus advisory notice for more detailed information on how the weekend's events are expected to affect activities on campus.
Category: Library Facilities
Topics in this category can include hours, closures, renovations, and other facility announcements.
Wipe out your fines – give food for fines!
Have library fines? Participate in our Food for Fines Drive!
Until May 25th, for every non-perishable item you bring to the Circulation Desk, you can clear a dollar off your fines! All items will be donated to The Store, a student-run food pantry at GW.
Clear out your pantry, settle up your fines, and help people in need!
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Snow Day – Library Open!
Himmelfarb Library is open for use today, Wednesday, March 21.
Reference librarians are available via email and chat until 5 p.m.; if you need assistance, ask us!
Ross Hall Construction, December 20-30
Air Handler Replacement Project
Facilities has entered the phase of the Air Handler Replacement project where they have to demolish the existing concrete foundational pads. This work will be conducted internally to Ross Hall within the 3rd Floor mechanical space.
There will be very loud noises (jack hammering) and some vibrations felt throughout Ross Hall during this work period.
The work schedule will be 7:00AM to 6:00PM each of the following days: December 20-22, 2017 and December 26-29, 2017.
I-Street Mall Concrete Replacement Project
Facilities will resume the I Street Mall Concrete Replacement project.
There will be very loud noises (jack hammering) and some vibrations felt throughout Ross Hall during this work period.
The work schedule will be 7:00AM to 4:00PM each of the following days: December 20-23, 2017 and December 26-30, 2017 weather permitting.
We apologize for the inconvenience during this period.
Finally, if you have any questions or concerns please contact facilities at 202-994-5755.
Holiday Weekend hours
Happy Thanksgiving!
Himmelfarb Library's hours are:
- Thursday, November 23, 2017: Closed
- Friday, November 24, 2017: Closed
- Saturday, November 25, 2017: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Himmelfarb Library resumes normal 24/7 hours after re-opening on Sunday, November 26 at 9am.
Elevator Maintenance in Himmelfarb Library Sept-Nov 2017
The Himmelfarb Library elevator will be out of service for replacement from September 11, 2017 through November 29, 2017. This project will also cause some noise disruptions in the library although the noisiest times will be from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on the B2 level on weekdays only.
Air handlers on the library's roof will be replaced between September 15 and October 15, 2017. This project will cause some noise on the 3rd floor rooftop on weekdays.
For questions or concerns regarding this maintenance, please contact SMHS Facilities at (202) 994-2312.
Get your favorite computer!
Do you have a favorite computer in Himmelfarb's third floor computer lab? Wondering if it's available for you to use right now?
Check out our new online availability checker to see how many computers are currently available for use. You can see an overall bar chart of the number of available computers by room, or click on any of the rooms to see a map showing which computers are being used (in red).
Once you're looking at a room, you can also search/filter by the software available on each workstation. Click on the magnifying glass in the upper right, then choose the desired software program. The computers with that program will display on the map; you can also expand the search to the other rooms at this point.
This online computer availability service is available via the campus network (wired, GWireless) or via the VPN if you are off-campus.
Construction updates
Himmelfarb Library’s elevator will be replaced from September 11 through November 29, 2017.This project means that the elevator will be out of service during this period. The project will also cause some noise disruptions in the library although the noisiest times will be from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on the B2 level on weekdays only.
Air handlers on the library's roof will be replaced between September 15 and October 15, 2017. This project will cause some noise on the 3rd floor rooftop on weekdays.
Food for Fines!
Have library fines? Participate in our Food for Fines Drive!
Until May 12th, for every non-perishable item you bring to the Circulation Desk, you can clear a dollar off your fines! All items will be donated to Bread for the City, a non-profit that provides food for the homeless in Washington, D.C.
Clear out your pantry, settle up your fines, and help people in need!
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Library hours – Tues March 14
Himmelfarb Library will close at midnight on Tuesday, March 14 due to inclement weather.
Himmelfarb Library is open for a study hall until noon today. The library's front desk will be staffed from noon to midnight. Reference is offering chat services from 8:30-5. The library will CLOSE at midnight and return to normal hours Wednesday morning at 7:30.
