Library services during winter break: Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center will be closed on 12/25 and on 1/1-1/2, and will be open all other weekdays between 12/25 and 1/1. All other libraries will be closed from 12/25 to 1/4. Circulation of books and materials, as well as other services, will also be affected. See our Service Alerts for more details. 

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Use of Cell Phones in the Libraries

In order to provide an environment conducive to using the Libraries, please conduct cell phone conversations away from study, research, and service areas, and turn off ringers while in the library.

Cell Phone Areas in Penn Libraries

The following areas have been designated for cell phone use:

  • Ground floor: Area next to bulletin board across from elevators.
  • 1st floor east: Across from the Current Periodicals Desk at the foot of the stairs to 2nd Floor.
  • 2nd floor east: Class of 1967 lounge at top of stairs to 2nd floor.

The stacks and study carrel areas are designated quiet study and research areas.

Foyer of Library near phones.

Lobby area outside of the Library.

Furness Lobby and Porch.

Does not permit use of cell phones.

Hallway outside of Library entrance.

Hallway outside of Library entrance.

Hallway outside of Library entrance.

Does not permit use of cell phones.

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