Libraries
Mercer Library, on the Prince William Campus, is part of the George Mason University Libraries system and provides full access to all Mason-owned print and electronic resources. Researchers have a collection of one million titles and numerous electronic databases at their disposal. The Mercer Library collection specializes in the following disciplines: Health and Fitness, Tourism, Administration of Justice, Education, Biodefense, Bioinformatics, and Computer Science.
The following resources are available at the Mercer Library:
- Classes in library research techniques
- One-on-one reference consultatons
- Library tours
- A group media viewing/conference room
- An assistive technology room
- Media viewing carrels for videos, audiotapes, and DVD's
- Computer terminals with Microsoft Office software and printers (see Payment Methods below)
- Two photocopy machines (see Payment Methods below)
- Microfiche reader/printers
Mercer Library
Location: Occoquan
Building, Room 104
See Hours
of Operation
Circulation Desk: 703-993-8340
Reference Desk: 703-993-8342
Fax: 703-993-8349
TTY: 703-993-8365
Library Floor Plan
For additional information, see the Mercer Library web site.
Payment Methods for Print or Copy machines:
Card Readers on printers and copy machines accept payment using Mason
ID card, Cash Card, or Department Copy Card. Cash value may be added to
Mason ID cards and Cash Cards using the ‘cash only’ Teller
Machine located in Mercer Library. Cash Cards cost $1. Add cash value
to cards in desired amounts prior to use. Each printer page costs 7 cents;
copier page, 10 cents each.
Returns: Library materials may be returned to any Mason Library Circulation Desk and the information desk at the Johnson Center regardless of where they were checked out.
Acquiring Materials Not Currently On Hand: Mason faculty, staff and students may have materials from other Mason libraries sent to Mercer Library. Links for the various types of loan requests are on the library home page at E-Requests.