The main entrance to the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center is now open. Van Pelt Library and the Fisher Fine Arts Library are currently open to Penn Card holders, Penn affiliates, and certain visitors. See our Service Alerts for details.

In 1992 this fund, in support of the Penn Biomedical Library, was established through the remainderment interest of a life income contract with Mr. Lee Russell.

Over the years, bequests and planned gifts of all sizes have played an important role in the growth and success of the University of Pennsylvania Library. As a main source of endowment support, they help ensure that the Library will be financially sound for generations to come.