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Graduate Library Space

New Graduate Space

During the 2009 Spring and Summer Semesters, GAPSA President, David Arditi, served on a George Mason library expansion steering committee. David helped to secure around 2,000 square feet (aprox. 50 Carrels or the equivalent table space) dedicated for graduate student use. David and the committee are still deciding on what the space will look like.

Check back for regular updates on this initative's progress.

The New Library

Design work for the expansion of Fenwick Library on the Fairfax Campus began this past April. Construction is anticipated to commence by January 2011, with the building scheduled for occupancy in January 2013. The new building will be built in the lot south of Fenwick and will connect to the two Fenwick towers (Wings B and C). The university’s Master Facilities Plan provides for the eventual demolition of Wing A, the original part of the library erected in the mid-1960s. Entry into the new building complex will be from the center of the Fairfax Campus.

The addition will be 150,000 square feet. Once constructed, it will provide approximately double the net space of the existing Fenwick Library. Aside from additional space for expanding collections, service points and library staff work areas, the new facility will enable the university to meet growing needs for a variety of study and research spaces.