Books on the move: In preparation for the Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections renovation, materials in the Zilberman Center seminar rooms are moving. See our Service Alerts for details.

Fisher restoration: The Fisher Fine Arts Library Periodicals Reading Room is currently closed for restoration work. The rest of the library remains open and operating normally. Find more details about this restoration project.

Address and Contact Information

209 S. 33rd St. 
3N1 David Rittenhouse Laboratory
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6317 
215-898-8173 
mpalib@pobox.upenn.edu 
Accessibility information

For All University Affiliates and Visitors

  • The Math/Physics/Astronomy Library is located within David Rittenhouse Laboratory (DRL).
  • The DRL building is open to PennCard holders Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
  • Weekend access to DRL is restricted to department-validated PennCard holders only.
  • Alumni PennCards, Courtesy Borrower Cards, and Guest Cards exclude access to the DRL building. 
  • Alumni, courtesy borrowers, and other visitors may schedule weekday library appointments by emailing Lauren Gala.
  • Math/Physics/Astronomy Library hours can be viewed on its calendar page.

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