Get Research Help

Librarians offer reference assistance and research consultations primarily to GW Law faculty, students, and alumni.

Ways to obtain reference assistance:

• Phone: 202.994.6647
• Email: ask@law.gwu.libanswers.com
• Chat
• Text:  202-999-3685

Online research assistance also is available using the Library's research guides and the Library's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

For questions regarding your Library circulation record or circulation/reserve services, contact the Library's Circulation at 202-994-6648.

A librarian is available*:

• Orientation Week (Aug. 12-18):
  • Monday - Thursday:  9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday:  9am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday:  10:00am - 5:00pm
     
• Fall Semester (Aug. 18 - Nov. 26):
  • Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 10am - 5pm
  • Sunday: 12:00pm - 5pm

*Hours may vary.  Please contact the Reference Desk to confirm hours of operation.

The Services @ the Jacob Burns Law Library guide provides information on library hours and access.