Library Spaces

Electronic Classroom

Electronic classroom

Room LL02A

Library

Levy Dental Medicine Library

Equipment:: PC laptop

Use of this space is restricted to Dental School faculty, students, and staff.

Goldstein Electronic Classroom

Goldstein Electronic Classroom

Room 114

Library

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

Seating:: 17
Equipment:: Configurable furniture, Instructor PC, dual monitor, Instructor PC/Master demonstration station, Overhead projector, PC laptop, Whiteboard

Faculty reservations only.

Training Lab

Training Lab

Room G3

Library

Biomedical Library

Seating:: (10) PC Workstations, (1) Instructor Station
Equipment:: Computer work station, Overhead projector, PC desktop, Whiteboard

Visualization Space

Visualization Space

Room 236

Library

Education Commons

Seating:: 15

Spaces for assistive technology

Assistive technology

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.

Spaces for collaboration

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 classrooms

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.

Spaces with computer workstations

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 labs

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 stations

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.

Spaces for group study

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.

Spaces for media production

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.

Spaces with open seating

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.

Spaces for quiet study

Quiet study

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

Seminar or large rooms

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.

Spaces for special events

Special events

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

Spaces for media presentation

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

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.

Kislak Center Reading Room

Collections & subject research

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

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

Virtual reality

Data visualization space

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.

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