Access Policy for Non-Students

The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library limits access to the Library to GW users after 2:00pm and to GWUMC users after 6:00pm on weekdays. On weekends, access is limited to GWUMC users only. This policy was carefully designed to maximize the study space and resources available for Medical Center students, staff, residents, and faculty during high use periods.

Therefore, Library staff cannot offer a blanket exception to this policy for friends, family, and significant others of students in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences or the School of Public Health and Health Services. There are over 1,200 students registered in the two schools. Under special circumstances, Library staff can provide special passes to accommodate visitors during restricted hours.

Students requesting a special pass for family or friends should contact Neg May, Circulation Desk Manager, (202) 994-1829, at least two days in advance of the needed pass.