The Libraries offer the Library Passport Program to provide basic library services for Mason alums and non-affliated patrons.
Library Passport Program: Online Resources Privileges
In-Library Use Only
- Access to online public access catalogs
- Access to networked electronic sources
- Access to selected George Mason University databases via the world wide web
Limitations
Fee-based online searching, Washington
Research Library Consortium loans, interlibrary loan, or borrowing
privileges at George Mason University Law School are not available
through the George Mason University Library Passport Program. Please
contact your local public library for additional reference and
information services.
Remote access to online resources
Most of the electronic resources (databases, e-journals and e-books) are governed by license agreements which limit use to current George Mason University students, faculty, staff, and on-site users of George Mason University Libraries. When we purchase access to an online database, e-journal or e-book, we sign a license agreement with the particular vendor. These various licenses require us to restrict off-campus, remote access to current Mason students, faculty and staff.
Many public library systems provide remote access to online databases, e-journals and e-books. Information about local public libraries providing remote access to online sources with your public library card is available here.
Library Passport Program: Circulation Privileges
- Library card good for one year
Circulation privileges at Fenwick, Johnson Center, Arlington, and Mercer Libraries
InterCampus materials delivery
Ten item circulating limit at a time
Three week loan period
One renewal per title
- Items may be recalled by the Libraries after three weeks OR may be
recalled immediately if item is needed for Course Reserves.
Library Passport Membership Form & Fees
Membership Application Form
Library Passport Program membership form is available online and at the Fenwick, Johnson Center, Arlington,
and Mercer Library Circulation Desks.
Fees
- Mason Alums - $50.00 / year
- Alumni status will be verified before
membership form is processed.
- Alumni are defined as degree holders for
the purposes of the Library Passport Program.
- Non-affiliated patrons - $150.00 / year
Notes: Patrons are responsible for the payment of any financial obligations
incurred (fines for overdue items, replacement costs for damaged or lost
materials, etc.). Membership cards are not transferable. Patrons are
required to provide photo identification as well as a Library Passport
membership card to borrow items.
For further information about the Library Passport Program, please contact the circulation staff at:
- Arlington Campus Library -- (703) 993-8188
- Johnson Center Library -- (703) 993-9060
- Fenwick Library -- (703) 993-2240
- Mercer Library / Prince William Campus -- (703) 993-8340
Supporting the Libraries
The George Mason University Libraries serve an ever expanding student body as well as a growing number of academic programs and research-active faculty. George Mason's Libraries are also used by individuals not affiliated with the University. Given our convenient location in a densely populated suburban area, we are considered and are indeed used as a publicly accessible community resource serving northern Virginia's research needs. Contributions from individual and corporate friends have, over the years, helped the Libraries strengthen their collections and improve library technologies and physical facilities. If you would like to further support the George Mason University Libraries through a monetary donation or gift of books or other library materials, visit the George Mason University Libraries website or call:
- Acquisitions and Gifts, (703) 993-2236
- Director of Development, (703) 993-3389
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