The Johnson Center Library (JCL) located in the George W. Johnson Center is an electronic gateway library that supports the informational and instructional needs of students, faculty and staff. The JCL provides access to library resources through the world wide web and Mason libraries local area network of resources.

The JCL emphasizes teaching library users to use electronic resources. A variety of drop-in instructional classes on library research skills and in using electronic resources are offered. In addition, course related instructional classes are conducted by the liaison librarians for specific subject departments. Course-integrated library instruction has been developed for special populations such as New Century College, Honors Program, and University 100.

The Johnson Center Library provides the following collections and services:

• Adaptive Technology to assist persons with disabilities
• Circulating Collection of undergraduate foundation materials focusing on multiculturalism, gender studies, technology, and music and education circulating collections (including graduate level).
• Core Reference Collection
• Curriculum Collection
• International Newspapers
• Course Reserves
• Instructional Classes
• Media Collections and Equipment
  

Materials in the Johnson Center may be charged out with a valid Mason ID card at the Johnson Center Information Desk located in the center of the building, and at the Johnson Center Library Circulation Desk.

For more information regarding the Johnson Center Library, please contact the JCL Circulation Desk or the JCL Reference Desk.