Weigle Information Commons
Today's Hours:
8:30am - 12am | Library Hours
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Location:
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 1st floor
3420 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
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The Weigle Information Commons (WIC) offers collaborative study spaces, technology-rich classrooms, training, equipment, and support for digital and emerging media and technology for Penn students, faculty, and staff. Find us in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center.
Keep up with us
Book a Classroom
WIC classrooms are available for use by Penn students, faculty, and staff. Booking is subject to availability, and rooms can be reserved for academic purposes, study sessions, or workshops. Find information about individual spaces below.
Booking Instructions Classroom Availability Calendar Recurring Booking Form
Group Study Spaces
Our group study rooms and booths are great for meetings, study sessions, and working on collaborative projects.
Find Us Across Campus
In addition to the Weigle Information Commons (WIC), the Penn Libraries offers a variety of spaces that foster learning enrichment through critical literacies, hands-on making, advanced technologies, and courseware support. These partner locations across campus provide students, faculty, and staff with access to specialized resources like technology-enhanced study spaces, state-of-the-art equipment, and workshops designed to enhance digital and emerging media skills.
Education Commons
An annex of WIC at Franklin Field that houses a makerspace and additional study spaces.
Vitale Digital Media Lab
Make media and borrow equipment in our media production lab.
Hechtman Recording Studio
Create professional quality content in our studio space for video, audio, and photo production.
Work with Us
Consultations and Instruction
Fill out our consultation form to request assistance for workshops, collaboration at events, or consultations related to VR or makerspace activities like 3D printing or laser cutting.
Fill out our formFellowship opportunities
We are currently recruiting for the Holsley Digital Literacy Fellowship. This program encourages creative exploration of technologies commonly used in our rapidly evolving 21st century workplace and beyond.
Learn more and applyUpcoming Events and Workshops
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- Workshop
September 12, 2025
Vitale: Intro to AI for Packaging Design Part 1 of 2
Learn Adobe Firefly and Illustrator to create custom toy packaging inspired by Penn Museum objects in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop, part of the Re/Make History exhibit.
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Vitale Digital Media Lab (Van Pelt 121)
Open to Penn Students Only
- Workshop
September 16, 2025
Walk2Wellness: Library Literacy Edition
Join Walk2Wellness to learn about our Libraries and walk to some of our unique locations.
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Outside Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, by the Button
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Workshop
September 23, 2025
Ask Me About ... Creative Thinking
Discover how the library can fuel your imagination! Explore makerspaces, digital tools, and creative resources that support innovative thinking, learning, and problem-solving. Stop by and get inspired!
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Weigle Information Commons, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, First Floor
Open to Penn Students Only
Blog: Beyond Books and Screens
Campus Partners
Vital collaborators who help us create welcoming and vibrant spaces for student learning.
Staff
List
Leqi Liu
Instructional Technology Specialist
Samuel Dellert
Digital Media Lab Assistant SDELLERT@UPENN.EDU
David Toccafondi
Media Lab Manager davidtoc@upenn.edu
Noelle Ramirez-Faisca
Digital Media Lab Assistant noelle99@upenn.edu
Steve Scaduto
Assistant Director of Learning Enrichment sscaduto@upenn.eduLocation and Accessibility
Accessibility
The accessible entrance of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center opens into the Goldstein Undergraduate Study Center. This entrance is on the ground floor of the building facing Blanche P. Levy Park and College Hall. A wheelchair accessible doorbell is located on the railing leading toward the door.
