The Museum Library is closed from 12/21/24 to 1/21/25 due to facilities projects. Patrons will not be able to request materials or scans from the Museum Library's print collections, retrieve materials from the stacks, or pick up or return books during this time. See our Service Alerts for more information.

Van Pelt Library Information Desk

Visit the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center Information Desk to get help doing research, finding books, reserving 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.

The circulation desk, located near the main entrance to the library.

Location and Accessibility

Accessibility

For Wheelchairs

  • Sufficient doorway & hallway clearance
  • Automatic doors or no doors

Lighting

  • Natural and/or non-fluorescent light

Nearby Bathrooms

  • Gender neutral bathrooms with a single accessible stall are located near the elevators on the ground floor (ground floor plan)
  • Men's and women's bathrooms, each with an accessible stall, are located near the 2nd floor east elevators (2nd floor plan).
  • 2 gender neutral, accessible bathrooms are located near the east 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

Staff Information

Resources for Staff Committees