The John Burton Library and Resource Center
Welcome to The John Burton Library
and Resource Center
S-CAR’s Conflict Analysis and Resolution Library.
The John Burton Library and Resource Center is a place to study, to access the School and University resources, and develop skills.
We Have:
- Approximately 7,000 books; 90% of which are available for loan including course textbooks. We also have course reserves.
- Books and occasional papers are available for sale. We also give away free books and literature.
- Access to technology such as transcription software and foot-pedals, livescribe recording pens and other audio/video hardware.
- We accept donations, including school supplies to be given away or reused.
We Offer:
- Trainings and workshops on Zotero, writing skills and other similar topics are organized and/or promoted by the John Burton Library and Resource Center.
- Help in accessing research software packages such as STATA, NVivo, SPSS.
- Media editing programs such as Adobe Design 5, Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Resources and information on access to campus services, study skills, and grants.
Come join us at the 'Heart' of S-CAR- 6th floor Truland
Monday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am to 7:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Friday: 11:00 am to 5:00pm
Contact Information
Phone: 703-993-1301
Email: scarlib@gmu.edu
Books can be checked out for a four week period. They can also be renewed up to three times if the books are brought in for renewal.
All loaned books and other materials are subject to overdue fees. After a grace period of two weeks, a fine of one dollar per week ($1/week, $2/week for technologies) will apply.
If the Library is closed, library books can be returned to an S-CAR staff member on the seventh floor front desk, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Please note- seriously overdue Items that are not returned by the end of the semester, may have an impact on registration and graduation capacities.
*S-CAR Dissertation and Thesis Submissions*
All S-CAR MS and PhD candidates are REQUIRED
to submit 1 copy and 1 e-copy
of their Thesis, Dissertation,APT Report, or Internship Paper to
the John Burton Library and Resource Center (scarlib@gmu.edu).
Click Here for a helpful guide and checklist of S-CAR and GMU submission guidelines.
Review copies:
-Hardcopies are available to peruse in the John Burton Library and Resource Center or in the GMU Library.Click here for the GMU Catalog.
-Digital copies of theses and dissertations are often available on the Mason Archive Repository Service (MARS) or on the ProQuest database. (To Access ProQuest, you will need to enter through the GMU Libraries database portals.
E-copies of comprehensive exam answers, proposal defenses and dissertation defenses are also welcomed.
George Mason University Libraries Main Page
Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC-Aladin catalog)
GMU Arlington Campus Library
Circulation 703-993-8188 | Reference: 703-993-8230
Directions & Campus Map
Doing Research? Contact S-CAR's Liaison Research Librarian
703.993.8267
Book an appointment, attend a research methods class, or recommend a book to be purchased.
Other helpful GMU Arlington Campus Library sites:
Arlington Campus Library Conflict Resolution Portal
Arlington Campus Library Tutorials and Arlington Campus Library Workshops
Arlington Campus Library hours
Doing research? Book an appointment
Phone: 703.993.8267