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The third floor of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center contains circulating stacks across both wings of the building, covering a broad mix of general and social science subjects. This level also includes dedicated resource rooms such as the Africana Studies Room and the Classics Resource Room, as well as the Class of 1954 Teaching Seminar Room. Students can access the 1985 Study Lounge, group study suites, carrels, print/scan stations, a self-checkout kiosk, and public lookup stations. Restrooms are located near the lounge and seminar areas.

Call number range and subjects covered:

  • A–G (General Works, Philosophy, Religion, History, Geography)
  • HM–HX, J, K, L (Sociology, Political Science, Law, Education)
  • H–HJ (Business, Finance, Economics)

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