MDA Library
The Mollie Dodd Anderson Library at George School is an inclusive space for study, collaboration, and community-building.
Welcome to MDA Library
an academic library & learning commons that is a resource for all community members
The Mollie Dodd Anderson (MDA) Library provides access to quality print and digital materials developed and maintained to align with the curriculum and to reflect the diversity of our community. MDA Library is a place that advocates for intellectual exploration and maintains inclusive materials and resources that support curiosity and learning.
Our professional librarians support inquiry-based learning and guide students in developing multiple literacies for information engagement, knowledge creation, and reading appreciation. They are available to conduct research consultations with students, provide research instruction in the classroom, and teach students how to utilize the databases and resources available to them at George School.
Library study rooms and the MDA Café also offer spaces for students to collaborate together on group projects, conduct research, and work independently. Students are welcome to visit the circulation desk throughout the school day to sign out a study room. The Learning Center, Waghorne Academic Study Hub (WASH), the Writing Center, and the Archives are also located within the library.
Contact the MDA Library staff at mdalibrary@georgeschool.org or 215.579.6652 with any questions or to learn more about the library.
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Library Resources
Meet Alex
![Director of Library Services Alex Pfundt '03 in MDA Library.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715362370/georgeschoolorg/hngv7wzxlytun75rgifo/2024-05-08-Alex-Pfundt-03.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715362370/georgeschoolorg/hngv7wzxlytun75rgifo/2024-05-08-Alex-Pfundt-03.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715362370/georgeschoolorg/hngv7wzxlytun75rgifo/2024-05-08-Alex-Pfundt-03.png","width":740}])
When Alex Pfundt ’03 was a student at George School, he could have never imagined that he would one day become the Director of Library Services. He was excited to attend George School as a student and admired the way students carried themselves: self-assured, expressive, and genuinely invested in learning—a sentiment that remains true to this day.
My favorite thing about being a librarian and educator is faculty collaboration and working together on a shared vision for a learning outcome, and the creativity involved in the process. Libraries play an essential role in advocating for and instilling positive learning habits which help shape overall learning experiences for students.Alex Pfundt '03Director of Library Services
Meet the Library Team
Academic Support
The Learning Center offers a wide range of services that support each student’s ability to achieve academic success.
Learning Center Services:
- Individualized support for homework
- Subject specific support
- Test taking strategies
- Executive functioning skills support, such as note taking, studying, time management, and organization.
The Learning Center is located on the second floor of the MDA Library. If you have questions about the Learning Center, please contact learningcenter@georgeschool.org.
MDA Then & Now
George School Library c. 1940s
George School Library c. 1955
George School Library c. 1967
MDA Library c. 2023
MDA Library c. 2024
MDA Moments
Library News
Read highlights from the MDA Library blog for the latest library news, resources, new books, and events.
Ask a Librarian
Have questions? Need research help? Book a consultation with a librarian for personalized support.
George School train station
George School Archives
We collect, document, interpret, preserve, and provide access to historically significant documents that tell the George School story in our archive.
Our collection contains materials that capture the many facets of our history, from building blue prints and class banners, from sports memorabilia to yearbooks and scrapbooks, we preserve and value the educational, intellectual, and social histories of our community. Learn about the history of George School.
Materials from the archive can be made available by appointment. For inquiries about the collection or to donate material, please contact our Archivist.
MDA Library Team c. 2023
Library Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed.
Sunday: Check with the Office of Student Life.
mda STUDY hours
Monday-Thursday: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Questions?
- mdalibrary@georgeschool.org
- 215.579.6652
- Book a consultation