University Libraries

Resources and Collection Management Services

Responsibilities and Objectives

Fenwick Library opened in 1967 with wings B and C opening in 1974 and 1983, respectively.  The 1990s saw the opening of the Johnson Center Library (1995) and major new libraries at the Prince William (1997) and Arlington (1999) campuses, George Mason University Libraries has grown into a truly interdependent system of a research center and a gateway library in Fairfax along with full-service facilities, each with a unique identity, at our other campuses.  With the opening of Founder's Hall at the Arlington Campus (January 2011) and the move of the Arlington Campus Library to this new building as well as preliminary planning toward renovation of space for the Johnson Center Library, the University Libraries' collections continue to grow with them both within the library and electronically.

The Resources and Collection Management Services Division (RCMS) has primary responsibility for the entire spectrum of processes dealing with the collection: identifying, locating, ordering, recording, processing, and maintaining bibliographic control of all research materials, as well as providing public service for some collections. RCMS is also responsible for the research materials budget and its wise stewardship. RCMS strives to ensure provision of the best possible collections of research materials in all formats for its users throughout the university community, undergirding the University's goals of strong support of learning, teaching, and research.

• Libraries Mission Statement
• GMU Mission Statement
• GMU Responsible Use of Computing Policy
• RCMS Offices
  

RCMS Administration Staff

John C. Walsh
Associate University Librarian for RCMS
(703) 993-3711
jwalsh@gmu.edu

Aaron Hartman
Research Collections Analyst for RCMS
(703) 993-2664
ahartma2@gmu.edu