Library Spaces

Seating:: 4 (each room)
Equipment:: Chalkboard

Class of 1941 Group Study Room

Room 252

Library

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: Whiteboard

Class of 1953 Group Study Suite

Rooms 254 & 255

Library

Seating:: 4 (each room)
Equipment:: Whiteboard

Class of 1955 Consultation Room

Room 248

Library

Seating:: 3
Equipment:: LCD screen & integrated computer system, Whiteboard

Class of 1958 Audio Lab (Ormandy Music & Media Center)

Room 424

Library

Seating:: 6
Equipment:: Cassette player, CD player, Mac Pro, Reel-to-reel player, Turntable

Class of 1964 Group Study Suite

303 & 304

Library

Seating:: 6 (each room)
Equipment:: Chalkboard

Class of 2003 Parents Group Study Room

Room 409

Library

Seating:: 6
Equipment:: Chalkboard

Education Commons Group Study Rooms for 10

Rooms 225, 226, & 235

Library

Seating:: 10 (each room)
Equipment:: 80" LED/LCD screen & integrated computer system, e-Beam whiteboard capture system (can be reserved), PC desktop, Whiteboard

Education Commons Group Study Rooms for 5

Rooms 228, 229, & 231

Library

Seating:: 5 (each room)
Equipment:: 46" LED/LCD screen & integrated computer system, e-Beam whiteboard capture system (can be reserved), HDMI and VGA connections, PC desktop, Whiteboard

Education Commons Group Study Room for 4

Room 230

Library

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: 46" LED/LCD screen & integrated computer system, e-Beam whiteboard capture system (can be reserved), HDMI and VGA connections, PC desktop, Whiteboard

A. Edward Allinson Group Study Room

Room 250

Library

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: Whiteboard

Film Studies Classroom

Room 425

Library

Seating:: 36
Equipment:: Blu-Ray player, DVD player, HD projection system, LCD screen & integrated computer system, Overhead projector, Speakers, VHS Videocassette player

Group study rooms

Rooms 117 - 120

Library

Levy Dental Medicine Library

Seating:: 4-6
Equipment:: iMac, Monitor on articulated arm, Whiteboard

Group Study Rooms

Rooms 4004-7 & 4005-7

Library

Penn Museum Library

Seating:: 5 to 6 (each room)
Equipment:: Mediascape table

Group study rooms

Rooms 315 & 316

Library

Seating:: 6

Use of these spaces is restricted to Dental School faculty, students, and staff.

Group study rooms

Rooms LL02D, LL03, LL04, LL05, LL12, LL13

Library

Levy Dental Medicine Library

Use of these spaces is restricted to Dental School faculty, students, and staff.

Joseph B. Glossberg Seminar Room

Room 247

Library

Seating:: 12
Equipment:: Conference phone, Overhead projector, PC desktop, Projection screen, Webcam, Whiteboard

Lenovo/Microsoft Alcove

Library

Equipment:: HDMI and VGA connections, Large HD display screen, PC desktop, Webcam, Whiteboard

Marian Anderson Music Study Center

Room 452

Library

Seating:: 12
Equipment:: PC desktop, Scanner

Presentation room

Room 123

Library

Seating:: 4-6
Equipment:: HDMI and VGA connections, Large HD display screen, PC desktop, Webcam, Whiteboard

Room 101.7 (Class of 1963 Group Study Suite)

Room 101.7

Library

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: Chalkboard, Flat screen monitor, Multimedia player, Video recording system

Rooms 101.8 - 101.10 (Class of 1963 Group Study Suite)

Rooms 101.8 - 101.10

Library

Seating:: 4 (each room)
Equipment:: Chalkboard, Flat screen monitor, Video recording system

Sandra Kerbel Memorial Alcove

Library

Equipment:: HDMI and VGA connections, Large HD display screen, PC desktop, Webcam, Whiteboard

Small Group Film Viewing Rooms (Ormandy Music & Media Center)

Rooms 424.3 - 424.7

Library

Seating:: 2
Equipment:: Blu-Ray player, DVD player, Flat screen monitor, Headphones (wireless), Laser disc player, VHS Videocassette player

Stovall/Dickey Group Study Room

Room G101.1

Library

Annenberg School for Communication Library

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: Chalkboard

Study booths in the Annenberg School for Communication Library

Library

Seating:: 3 booths with room for 6 people per booth
Equipment:: DVD player, Flat screen monitor, VHS Videocassette player

Group study booth in Weigle Information Commons

Study booths in the Weigle Information Commons

Library

Equipment:: Computer work station, iMac, Macbook Pro laptop, PC desktop

Video Collection Room

Room 3083-7

Library

Penn Museum Library

Seating:: 2
Equipment:: DVD player, VHS Videocassette player

Video recording rooms

Rooms 126 - 129

Library

Seating:: 8
Equipment:: HDMI and VGA connections, Large HD display screen, PC desktop, Video camera attached to the computer screen, Video camera installed at ceiling level, Video recording system, Whiteboard

Visualization Space

Room 236

Library

Seating:: 15
Equipment:: Configurable furniture, Configurable multi-screen HD display, Flat screen monitor, PC desktop, Soft seating, Whiteboard - rolling

Vitale Group Study Room

Room 251

Library

Seating:: 10
Equipment:: Conference phone, Overhead projector, PC desktop, Webcam, Whiteboard

Weigle Group Study Suite

Rooms 403 & 404

Library

Seating:: 6 (each room)
Equipment:: Chalkboard

Assistive technology enables people with disabilities to use computers, software, and other equipment independently. The Butler Assistive Technology Room provides private, self-service, round-the-clock access to a state-of-the-art space with software and hardware to facilitate and enhance learning.

Carrels

Students will find carrels for individual study throughout the Penn Libraries. Van Pelt, Fisher Fine Arts and the Museum libraries offer carrels that can be reserved by registered students and used for library book storage. Please contact the circulation desk of the specific library for details.

Collaborative teaching

Collaborative spaces allow for active learning and group problem-solving activities. These spaces facilitate peer-to-peer learning and can be appropriate for course instruction or individual events. Please see individual room details for available technology.

Collections & subject research

Several library rooms are dedicated to the study of special collections or specific collections and subjects.

Computer classroom

Computer classrooms are equipped with computer projection technology and a master demonstration station for instructors while individual workstations allow students to have a hands-on learning experience.

Computer workstations

Computer workstations can be found throughout the Penn Libraries, most requiring a PennKey and password for access. Check individual computing areas for equipment, printing, and software availability. http://guides.library.upenn.edu/computingindex

Data visualization

The data visualization space can be used for presentations and instruction. It features multiple HD displays that can be used separately to project multiple device screens or together to project one larger image.

Digital technology lab

Digital technology labs offer members of the Penn Community the use of state-of-the-art equipment for working with all types of digital media including video, audio, imaging, graphic design and web publishing.

Group study

Penn Libraries offer a wide variety of group study rooms and booths for both small and large groups. Many of the rooms are equipped with white boards or chalkboards to facilitate brainstorming sessions.

Lookup station

Lookup stations provide computers where you can drop in to check your email, use nearby print stations, or work on a research paper with assistance from library staff.

Media production

Whether you are creating a multi-media presentation for a class or simply recording your oral presentation to polish your public speaking skills, Penn Libraries have specially designed facilities to accommodate a wide range of media production tasks from the simple to the sophisticated.

Media study

Media study spaces provide students with the facilities and the equipment they need to immerse themselves in Penn Libraries’ rich audio and film collections.

Quiet study

Designated areas within the Libraries are for individual, quiet study. Students respectfully refrain from chatting and cell phone use in these areas.

Special events

For large-scale meetings and events, Penn Libraries offer reservable spaces with flexible physical accommodations.

Teaching, seminars, & meetings

These rooms within the Penn Libraries are suitable for teaching, small group meetings, presentations, or webinar viewing. Please see individual room descriptions for seating capacity, equipment accommodations and room reservation details.

Unreserved seating

Seating that requires no reservation is located in quiet spaces and in areas for informal gatherings. First come, first served. You’ll find a variety of open seating throughout the Penn Libraries, including soft seating, traditional library tables, and individual desks.

Room 166 Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center is equipped with Oculus Rift

Virtual reality