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Research Data & Digital Scholarship Exchange (RDDSx)

Today's Hours:

10am - 6pm | Library Hours

A large room filled with round tables and blue chairs. About a dozen people are sitting at the tables watching a person present from a projected powerpoint presenation.

Using This Space

The RDDS unit has priority on booking the space. On- and off-campus partners with focuses on data, digital humanities, digital publishing, GIS, and more can request to book the area with the permission of RDDS. Email libraryRDDS@pobox.upenn.edu to learn more.

About RDDSx

The RDDSx is a collaborative space for the activities of the Research Data & Digital Scholarship unit and its partners on campus. We foster a community of those interested in data-driven and data-literate initiatives and digital projects.

Where to print, copy, scan

Open seating

  • Configurable furniture
  • Monitor wall with computer and HDMI cable
  • 5 whiteboards

Accessibility

For Wheelchairs

  • Sufficient doorway & hallway clearance
  • Automatic doors or no doors
  • Clearance to approach table

Nearby Bathrooms

  • Men's and women's rooms with single accessible stalls are located on the east end of the ground and 2nd floors (ground floor plan  |  2nd floor plan).
  • 8 gender neutral, accessible bathrooms are located in the west elevator lobby of the 3rd floor (3rd floor plan).
  • There are no bathrooms on the 1st floor.

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