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. 

Fisher Fine Arts Library Reading Room

Fisher Fine Arts Reading Room
  • Seng Tee Lee Reading Room (apse) 
  • Class of 1964 Reading Room

Our reading room may be one of the quietest places on campus, perfect for focused study or a meditative break.

Where to print, copy, scan

Accordion List

  • 136 seats
  • 25 tables seating 4, 6, or 8.
  • Lounge area with soft seating

  • No food is allowed in the Fisher Fine Arts Library.
  • Beverages in covered containers are allowed.

Location and Accessibility

Accessibility

For Wheelchairs

  • Sufficient doorway & hallway clearance
  • Automatic doors or no doors
  • Clearance to approach table
  • Table with accessible surface height, knee clearance, and leg clearance

Nearby Bathrooms

The accessible bathrooms are on the Lower Level.

  • Exit through the turnstile. Turn left to the elevator and take the elevator to the Lower Level.  
    1st floor plan showing the elevator
  • On the Lower Level, from the elevator, turn right to the bathrooms. For the women's room, turn right again around the water fountain. 
    Lower Level floor plan

Accessible Entrance

Fisher accessible entrance

Directions to the accessible entrance:   Word   |   PDF

Maps and More

Campus Libraries Map

Staff Information

Resources for Staff Committees