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Visitor Access to U.S. Government Documents

Weekdays until 6 pm: Building access is unrestricted.
All visitors must show a current, valid government, school or employer-issued photo I.D. that contains an expiration date. A copy of their identification documents will be made and a Visitor Badge will be issued.

After 6 pm Weekdays and on Weekends: We ask visitors who need to use U.S. depository government documents on weekday evenings and on weekends to consult with Van Pelt Reference staff in advance, if possible, so that we may determine if the materials needed are easily available and that staff are on hand to help. Please call Van Pelt Reference at 215-898-7556 or email us at library@pobox.upenn.edu

See Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center's access policy for detailed information on library hours and restrictions.