George Washington University, Special Collections Research Center
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[edit] Address and Contact Info
2130 H St. NW, Suite 704 Washington, DC 20052
[edit] Website
http://www.gelman.gwu.edu/collections/SCRC
[edit] Telephone
202-994-7549
[edit] Fax
202-994-6464
[edit] Email
speccoll@gwu.edu
[edit] Key individuals
Our Staff Page includes contact information for each of our librarians and archivists.
[edit] Hours and Usage Restrictions
[edit] Hours
Regular service hours are Monday - Friday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Service hours may be affected by special events or holidays. Check the Department's blog, Gelman Library's hours page, or call the Special Collections Research Center's main phone line (202-994-7549) to confirm service hours before planning a research trip.
Researchers unable to visit during regular hours may contact the Public Services Librarian to request an appointment outside regular service hours. The department's ability to offer such appointments is limited and depends on staff availability.
[edit] Directions to the archive
We are conveniently located near the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metrorail stop (Blue and Orange lines). Numerous bus lines which serve the central business district also provide access to the campus.
[edit] Usage Restrictions
The Special Collections Research Center is open to all researchers with a valid photo ID. In Special Collections researchers will register, providing a name and contact information. The Gelman Library requires researchers that wish to visit Special Collections to sign in and present photo ID at the entrance desk.
[edit] Permitted and prohibited items
- Permitted: Laptop computers, digital cameras (no flash photography permitted), notebooks, and pencils are permitted in the reading room.
- Prohibited: Pens, personal scanners, and cell phones are not permitted in the reading room. Coats and bags of any kind (including purses) are to be left in our lockers adjacent to the reading room. No food or drinks of any kind are allowed within the Special Collections registration area or the reading room, regardless of their container.
[edit] Document ordering and delivery
A large percentage of our collections are stored offsite and require 2-3 business days advance notice to retrieve. If you are planning a visit and would like to see archival materials, please call or email us in advance to let us know. We will then confirm how soon the materials will be available.
[edit] Photocopying, scanning, other format reproduction
Please see our webpage on Reproduction and Duplication Services for more information.
[edit] Online Catalogs and Finding Aids
Our Research Tools page is an easy way to start your SCRC research online. It includes links to finding aids listed alphabetically and by topic, links to digital collections and online exhibits, and a link to ALADIN, the online library catalog in which many Special Collections materials are listed.
[edit] Major Topic Areas
The Special Collections Research Center has three main divisions:
- Manuscript Division: Strengths of the Manuscript Division include our collections of Washingtoniana, American Labor History, Media and Journalism, and the Africana Research Center.
- Rare Books and Maps: Significant collections in the Rare Books and Maps Division include the I. Edward Kiev Judaica Collection, the Middle East Institute Rare Book Collection, the Washingtoniana and Maps of the Holy Land map collections, and specialized book collections.
- University Archives collects and preserves the administrative and social history of the University, including Mount Vernon Seminary & College and the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. The University Archives includes records of the university; theses and dissertations; faculty papers; university, faculty, and alumni memorabilia; publications; and photographs. Of special note is the Foggy Bottom Historical Encyclopedia, the go-to source for online, easily accessible information about George Washington University and the Foggy Bottom community, including photographs, factual information, transcribed primary source materials, and more!
