Library Spaces

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

Derk Bodde East Asian Studies Seminar Room

Room 526

Library

Seating:: 12
Equipment:: Computer work station, Flat-screen monitor, Soft seating, Whiteboard

Ormandy Center and bust of Eugene Ormandy

Eugene Ormandy Music & Media Center

Room 424

Library

Seating:: 36
Equipment:: 32"monitor, Blu-Ray player, Cassette player, CD player, Computer work station, DVD player, Laser disc player, Mac Pro, Mackie preamp, MIDI keyboard, Multimedia player, Novation Circuit, Reel-to-reel player, SMZ microphones, Speakers, Turntable, VHS videocassette player, Yamaha Reface CS

Glossberg Recording Room (Ormandy Music & Media Center)

Room 424.2

Library

Seating:: 2
Equipment:: Mac Pro, Mackie preamp, MIDI keyboard, Neumann TLM 103 condenser mic, SMZ microphones

Hechtman Recording Studio

Room 322

Library

Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts

Equipment:: Apple boxes to adjust height, Backdrops (green, white, or black), Clapperboard (Dry-erase, magnetic), LED Litepanel 1x1 Astra Bi-color lights with 1x1 soft boxes on Matthews C-stands, Prompter People Flex 15 (15-inch) Teleprompter, Rode NTG-3 Shotgun Microphone and microphone stand, Sennheiser lapel/lavalier microphone, Video camera: Sony PXW-X70 4K (SDXC card preferred), Westcott Spyderlite TD6 with 36x48 soft boxes on light stands

Kislak Center Reading Room

Room 620

Library

Seating:: 20?

Marian Anderson Music Study Center

Room 452

Library

Seating:: 12
Equipment:: PC desktop, Scanners

Middle Eastern Studies Seminar Room

Room 523

Library

Seating:: room seats twelve at the table, six at the carrels and two in easy chairs.
Equipment:: Computer work station

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

South Asia Studies Seminar Room

Room 551

Library

Weigle Information Commons

Seating:: four tables each seating four persons, with additional seating at each of the six carrels. There are also an additional six 'lounge' chairs in the periodical/newspaper area.
Equipment:: Computer work station, PC desktop

Video recording rooms

Rooms 126 - 129

Library

Weigle Information Commons

Seating:: 8
Equipment:: Large HD display screen, PC desktop, Video camera attached to the computer screen, Video recording system, Whiteboard

Vitale Digital Media Lab

Room 121

Library

Seating:: 10 workstations
Equipment:: 32"monitor, Blu-Ray player, CD player, Computer work station, Desk outlets for charging devices, DVD player, Flat-screen monitor, HD projection system, Microphone, MIDI keyboard, Overhead projector, Scanners, Turntable, Whiteboard

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Quiet study

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

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.

Special events

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

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.

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.