Mercer Library

Location: Colgan Hall, Room 104
Hours of Operation – Click Here
Information Desk: 703-993-8340
Website: Mercer Library
Email: [email protected]

Mercer Library is part of the George Mason University Libraries system and provides full access to all George Mason-owned print and electronic resources. Researchers have a collection of one million titles and numerous electronic databases at their disposal. The Mercer Library collection specializes in the following disciplines: Health and Fitness, Tourism, Administration of Justice, Education, Biodefense, Bioinformatics, and Computer Science.

The following resources are available at the Mercer Library:

Classes in library research techniques
One-on-one reference consultations
Library tours
Group study room- Click here to reserve a spot!
A group media viewing/conference room
An assistive technology room
Media viewing carrels for videos, audiotapes, and DVD’s
Computer terminals with Microsoft Office software and printers (see Payment Methods below)
Two photocopy machines (see Payment Methods below)

Payment Methods for Print or Copy machines:
Card readers on printers and copy machines allow payment using Mason Money (on a Mason ID card) or a Department Copy Card. Standard printing and copying charges will apply based on the selected services and usage.

Returns: Library materials may be returned to any George Mason Library Circulation Desk and the information desk at the Johnson Center regardless of where they were checked out.

Acquiring Materials Not Currently On Hand: George Mason faculty, staff and students may have materials from other George Mason libraries sent to Mercer Library. Links for the various types of loan requests are on the library home page at E-Requests.