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Special Collections Research Center

The Special Collections Research Center (Fenwick 2400) supports the research and teaching missions of the University by collecting, preserving, and providing access to archival and rare book collections relevant to academic programs.

For individual or small group research help, schedule a consultation with the Research Services Coordinator by emailing speccoll@gmu.edu. To make an appointment, please fill out our Appointment Request Form. Reading Room visits are by appointment only.

For instructors interested in bringing their class in for a special collections visit, please fill out our Instruction Request Form.

Stay up-to-date with the latest acquisitions and collections in the Special Collections Research Center by following us on social media. Links on our website: scrc.gmu.edu

Academic Support at Mason

George Mason University provides a number of academic support services free of charge.

Academic Skills Workshops
The academic skills workshops can help you improve your academic performance and develop your study skills. Workshops include: Exam Strategies, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies, Note-taking, and Memory Strategies.
The Writing Center: Tutoring
The Writing Center offers face-to-face, video, and email tutoring, as well as ESL Writing Support.
Academic Coaching Program
The Academic Coaching Program helps students adjust to higher education. Peer Academic Coaches meet with students to develop study plans, discuss time management, goal setting, reading strategies, and more.
Data & Digital Scholarship Services
Data & Digital Scholarship Services helps you find, access, and use statistical, geospatial and qualitative data as well as provide support for digital humanities projects. They instruct and consult on data discovery and use, data management, data management plans, GIS, research software, and more.