Weigle Information Commons
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8:30am - 9pm | 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
February 24, 2026
Ask Us About Podcasting!
Curious about how to start a podcast, tell your story, or share your ideas with audio? Stop by our Ask Us About Podcasting information table to learn about podcasting and the resources available through the Vitale Media Lab at Penn Libraries. Join us to chat with staff about podcasting basics, the tools and equipment you can use, how to reserve gear and spaces, and how to receive training through the Vitale Media Lab!
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- The ARCH - 3601 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
February 24, 2026
Community Study Session: How to Stay on Track
February is a great time to reset and refocus. Join our Community Study Session for a supportive, low-pressure study space with snacks and a librarian available to help you plan, prioritize, and stay organized as the semester picks up speed.
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Weigle Information Commons, Van Pelt-Dietrich Center, 1st floor
Open to Penn Students Only
February 25, 2026
Weingarten Center Drop-ins at The Butler Room
Stop by The Butler Room to learn about the space. Representatives from the Weingarten Center will also be on hand to answer questions about resources, how to submit an accessibility request, get assistance with test scheduling, and more!
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, The Butler Room G101.11 (Ground Floor)
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Blog: Beyond Books and Screens
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2026 and Me: What I am looking forward to (Services, equipment, technology, themes, programs, skills, our spaces) in the coming year and where to learn more.
Campus Partners
Vital collaborators who help us create welcoming and vibrant spaces for student learning.
Staff
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Noelle Ramirez-Faisca
Digital Media Lab Assistant noelle99@upenn.edu
Steve Scaduto
Assistant Director of Learning Enrichment sscaduto@upenn.edu
Samuel Dellert
Digital Media Lab Assistant SDELLERT@UPENN.EDU
David Toccafondi
Media Lab Manager davidtoc@upenn.edu
Leqi Liu
Instructional Technology SpecialistLocation 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.
