Library Spaces

Seating:: 4

Biotech Commons: 6-seat group study rooms

Library

Seating:: 6

Biotech Commons: 8-seat group study room (Room 5)

Library

Seating:: 8

Biotech Commons: Study Carrels

Blue, Red, and Green Levels

Library

Seating:: 80

Bodek Seminar Room

Room 452.1

Library

Albrecht Music Library

Seating:: 12
Equipment:: Speakers, Staff-lined whiteboard, PC desktop, Flat-screen monitor, CD player, DVD player, Multimedia player, 32"monitor, VHS videocassette player, Piano keyboard

Use of this space is restricted to music study.

Booths in the Education Commons

Library

Education Commons

Equipment:: MacBook

Brownlee Group Study Suite

Rooms G101.2 & G101.3

Library

Seating:: 4 (each room)
Equipment:: Chalkboard

Butler Assistive Technology Room

Room G101.11 Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

Library

Seating:: 2
Equipment:: iMac, PC desktop, Scanners, Speakers, Video magnifier

Carrels

Level 2

Library

Penn Museum Library

Seating:: 34

Carrels

1st - 4th floors

Library

Fisher Fine Arts Library

Seating:: 137

Students in Weitzman School of Design and History of Art programs are eligible to apply for a carrel. Due to the limited number of carrels, graduate students in a PhD program or last year of Master’s study are given priority. Students at other points in these programs and seniors in the History of Art program embarking on their thesis will be placed on a wait list.

Carrels

3rd & 4th floors

Library

Seating:: 400+

Class of 1928 Lounge

Library

Seating:: 10
Equipment:: Soft seating

Class of 1937 Computer Lab

Library

Seating:: 20
Equipment:: Computer work station

Class of '37 Memorial Reading Room, soft seating room and carrel room

Class of 1937 Memorial Reading Room

Room 507

Library

Seating:: 34 carrels; 2 tables with 4 chairs each; soft seating for 8
Equipment:: Soft seating

For graduate student use only. Card swipe required.

Class of 1941 Group Study Room

Room 252

Library

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: Whiteboard

Class of 1952 Lounge

Library

Seating:: 6 tables with 4 chairs each; 13 soft chairs
Equipment:: Soft seating

Class of 1953 Group Study Suite

Rooms 254 & 255

Library

Seating:: 4 (each room)
Equipment:: Whiteboard

Class of 1954 Teaching Seminar Room

Room 302

Library

Seating:: 18 at circular table
Equipment:: Whiteboard, Overhead projection system with laptop

Class of 1955 Conference Room

Room 241

Library

Equipment:: Instructor PC/Master demonstration station, Overhead projector

Class of 1955 Consultation Room

Room 248

Library

Seating:: 4
Equipment:: LCD screen & integrated computer system, Whiteboard

Class of 1956 Computer Area

Library

Equipment:: Computer work station, Scanners

Class of 1958 Audio Lab (Ormandy Music & Media Center)

Room 424

Library

Albrecht Music Library

Seating:: 6
Equipment:: Cassette player, CD player, Mac Pro, Macbook Pro laptop, Reel-to-reel player, Turntable

Class of 1964 Group Study Suite

303 & 304

Library

Seating:: 6 (each room)
Equipment:: Chalkboard, Soft seating

Class of 1967 Lounge

Library

Weigle Information Commons

Seating:: 5
Equipment:: Soft seating

Class of 1968 Seminar Room

Room 124

Library

Seating:: 35
Equipment:: CD player, Conference phone, Desk outlets for charging devices, DVD player, Headphones (wireless), iMac, LCD screen & integrated computer system, Macbook Pro laptop, Mersive Solstice system for wireless display from phones, tablets and laptops, Microphone array in ceiling, Microphone/headset, Multimedia player, Overhead projection system with laptop, Overhead projector, PC laptop, Room view camera, Speakers, Video recording & conferencing setup, Wall-sized whiteboard, Webcam

Class of 1971 Lounge

Library

Class of 1973 Group Study Room

Room 409

Library

Seating:: 6
Equipment:: Chalkboard, HTC Vive

Class of 1974 Classics Resource Room

Room 301

Library

Weigle Information Commons

Seating:: 6 carrels; 2 small tables

This non-circulating collection is open for browsing. The study spaces are reserved for graduate students in Classical Studies and Ancient History.

Class of 1975 Group Study Room (116)

Room 116

Library

Seating:: 4-6
Equipment:: Monitor on articulated arm, Oculus Rift, PC desktop

Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion

Room 602

Library

Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts

Seating:: 140
Equipment:: Instructor PC/Master demonstration station, Microphone, Overhead projector

Class of 1979 Africana Studies Resource Room

Room 305

Library

Seating:: 16
Equipment:: 80" LED/LCD screen & integrated computer system, Computer work station, Whiteboard

Class of 1979 Interactive Learning Porch

Class of 1985 Study Lounge

Library

Seating:: 10

Class of 2003 Parents Group Study Room

Room 408

Library

Seating:: 6
Equipment:: Chalkboard

Class of 2003 Parents Study Lounge

Library

Seating:: 5 tables with 4 chairs each; 10 soft chairs
Equipment:: Soft seating

Class of 2004 Cafe Garden Courtyard

Library

Seating:: 44

Collaborative Classroom

Room 113

Library

Seating:: 30
Equipment:: Configurable furniture, Glass wall for writing, Whiteboard

Faculty reservations only.

Common Press

Lower Level, Fisher Fine Arts Library

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Fisher Fine Arts Library

Seating:: Up to 20, depending on the project

Assistive technology

Assistive technology enables people with disabilities to use computers, software, and other equipment independently. The Butler Assistive Technology Room provides private, self-service, round-the-clock access to a state-of-the-art space with software and hardware to facilitate and enhance learning.

Carrels

Students will find carrels for individual study throughout the Penn Libraries. Van Pelt, Fisher Fine Arts and the Museum libraries offer carrels that can be reserved by registered students and used for library book storage. Please contact the circulation desk of the specific library for details.

Collaborative teaching

Collaborative spaces allow for active learning and group problem-solving activities. These spaces facilitate peer-to-peer learning and can be appropriate for course instruction or individual events. Please see individual room details for available technology.

Collections & subject research

Several library rooms are dedicated to the study of special collections or specific collections and subjects.

Computer classroom

Computer classrooms are equipped with computer projection technology and a master demonstration station for instructors while individual workstations allow students to have a hands-on learning experience.

Computer workstations

Computer workstations can be found throughout the Penn Libraries, most requiring a PennKey and password for access. Check individual computing areas for equipment, printing, and software availability. http://guides.library.upenn.edu/computingindex

Data visualization

The data visualization space can be used for presentations and instruction. It features multiple HD displays that can be used separately to project multiple device screens or together to project one larger image.

Digital technology lab

Digital technology labs offer members of the Penn Community the use of state-of-the-art equipment for working with all types of digital media including video, audio, imaging, graphic design and web publishing.

Group study

Penn Libraries offer a wide variety of group study rooms and booths for both small and large groups. Many of the rooms are equipped with white boards or chalkboards to facilitate brainstorming sessions.

Lookup station

Lookup stations provide computers where you can drop in to check your email, use nearby print stations, or work on a research paper with assistance from library staff.

Media production

Whether you are creating a multi-media presentation for a class or simply recording your oral presentation to polish your public speaking skills, Penn Libraries have specially designed facilities to accommodate a wide range of media production tasks from the simple to the sophisticated.

Media study

Media study spaces provide students with the facilities and the equipment they need to immerse themselves in Penn Libraries’ rich audio and film collections.

Quiet study

Designated areas within the Libraries are for individual, quiet study. Students respectfully refrain from chatting and cell phone use in these areas.

Special events

For large-scale meetings and events, Penn Libraries offer reservable spaces with flexible physical accommodations.

Teaching, seminars, & meetings

These rooms within the Penn Libraries are suitable for teaching, small group meetings, presentations, or webinar viewing. Please see individual room descriptions for seating capacity, equipment accommodations and room reservation details.

Unreserved seating

Seating that requires no reservation is located in quiet spaces and in areas for informal gatherings. First come, first served. You’ll find a variety of open seating throughout the Penn Libraries, including soft seating, traditional library tables, and individual desks.