Reading period access: From April 30-May 12, access to the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center and the Fisher Fine Arts Library will be limited to PennCard holders and other Penn affiliates. See our Service Alerts for more information.

Books on the move: Materials on the fifth floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center are being temporarily moved to our off-site storage facility. For your safety, please avoid browsing the fifth-floor stacks. See our Service Alerts for information about requesting books during the transition. 

Reading period access: From April 30-May 12, access to the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center and the Fisher Fine Arts Library will be limited to PennCard holders and other Penn affiliates. See our Service Alerts for more information.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

Today's Hours:

8:30am - 12am | Library Hours

Phone:

215-898-7566

Location:

3420 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
| Directions

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Using the Library

Find out how to visit the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, and what you can do when you get here. Check out our full list of library services for more.

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Access and Visitor Information

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Upcoming Events

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Have a question? Visit the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center Information Desk to get an answer! We can help you find books, reserve a study space, and more.

Can't make it in person? Use our online Ask A Librarian chat Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, or send us a question anytime.

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Doing Research

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Using the Catalog

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Spaces and Technology

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Floor Plans

 

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.

Additional Information

Learn more about accessibility services in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

Accessible Entrance

Accessible entrance on the ground floor. A brick walk leads from the north side of Levy Park to the accessible door. At the end of the walk are 2 doors. The accessible door is on the right.

Directions to the accessible entrance:   Word   |   PDF

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Staff Information

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