The Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library

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2130 H St NW
Washington, DC 20052
+1 (202) 994-7000
http://library.gwu.edu
Melvin Gelman Library maintains a collection of books, newspapers, magazines, journals, databases and reference materials. The library operates a media resource center that houses more than 6,000 products, including CDs, DVDs, cassettes and video tapes. It operates clubs that conduct various cultural and educational events. It organizes a range of programs that includes author lectures, musical performances and reading activities. Melvin Gelman Library also houses material in Hebrew. The library provides a variety of services, such as renewals, interlibrary loans, computer access, printing and photocopying. Additionally, it offers services and equipment for patrons with visual and learning disabilities. Located in Washington, D.C., Melvin Gelman Library is governed by George Washington University.

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4.516 reviews
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Martha M.
11/29/2008

I heart Gelman. The interior and exterior need a facelift, but other than that, I can't say anything bad about this library.

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Yuchen Z.
8/23/2013

First time here as a Grad student. Looks great inside and out. They just doubled the amount of computers here. They have a snack room where you can eat your meals and then go off to the reading...

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payton c.
9/4/2013

The location and hours can't be beat, since it's the only university library that's practically in downtown DC and boasts 24-hour coffee downstairs. The collection's pretty extensive; I'd say that...

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Gia G.
8/30/2017

Staff very helpful and very cordial. Needed to access the National Security Archives, and everything was indexed as it should. Great Job, for maintaining well the somewhat antique but historical...

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Lindsay L.
11/17/2011

Gelman is GREAT (although admittedly gallimaufry) Why you ask: - Awesome special collections (including National Security Archives) - 7 full floors of labs and educational resources - Amazing...

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