The majority of the fifth floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center is currently closed for construction. Learn more about this renovation to the Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections, including how to request materials.

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Govindaraju / Chandrasekhara South Asia Studies Seminar Room

Today's Hours:

8:30am - 6pm | Library Hours

NOTE: As part of the Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections renovation, the South Asia Studies Seminar Room is closed to all visitors, including Penn students, faculty, and staff. Reference materials typically kept in this room can be consulted on the east side of the fourth floor.

Learn more about the year-long renovation to the Zilberman Center.

Carrels, tables, and bookshelves in the seminar room.

Where to print, copy, scan

  • 16 chairs around 8 tables.
  • 2 armchairs.
  • 4 carrels with chairs.

  • Configurable furniture
  • Flat-screen monitor
  • Lockers (12 hours)
  • Video recording & conferencing setup
  • Webcam
  • Whiteboard - rolling

Accessibility

For Wheelchairs

  • Sufficient doorway & hallway clearance
  • Clearance to approach table
  • Table with accessible surface height, knee clearance, and leg clearance

Orthopedic Accessibility

  • Chairs have adjustable height
  • Tables have adjustable height

Nearby Bathrooms

1 large gender-neutral, accessible bathroom and a lactation room are located near the 5th floor east bank of elevators. 4 gender-neutral, accessible bathrooms are located in the 5th floor west elevator lobby. (see floorplan)

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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