Service Alerts
Find announcements, policy changes, and up-to-date information about temporary service disruptions across the Penn Libraries.
Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections renovation project
Books are on the move! In preparation for the Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections renovation, materials on the fifth floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center are being temporarily moved to LIBRA, our off-site storage facility.
To ensure everyone's safety and the smooth transportation of materials, please avoid browsing the fifth-floor stacks.
Need a book typically found on the fifth floor? Fill out our request form and we will get it for you.
Ongoing restoration at Fisher Fine Arts Library
The iconic Anne and Jerome Fisher Fine Arts Library, a significant architectural landmark, will celebrate its 135th anniversary in 2026. To preserve this historic brick and terra cotta structure for future generations, a comprehensive exterior restoration project is planned. This critical 20-month undertaking will run from spring 2025 through fall 2026.
While the library will remain open throughout the restoration, visitors can expect some noise and disruptions. Alternate quiet study areas are available at library locations across campus.
Find more details about this important preservation effort on our dedicated project page.
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