Books on the move: In preparation for the Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections renovation, materials in the Zilberman Center seminar rooms are moving. See our Service Alerts for details.

Fisher restoration: The Fisher Fine Arts Library Periodicals Reading Room is currently closed for restoration work. The rest of the library remains open and operating normally. Find more details about this restoration project.

Class of 1937 Memorial Reading Room for Graduate Students

A reading room with scattered chairs, a couch, and a four-seat table.

Quiet study area for graduate students only. A PennCard is required to enter.

If your PennCard does not provide access to this space and you believe this to be in error, visit the circulation desk on the first floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center.

Where to print, copy, scan

Accordion List

  • 34 carrels
  • 2 tables with 4 chairs each
  • Soft seating for 8

Location and Accessibility

Accessibility

For Wheelchairs

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

Lighting

  • Natural and/or non-fluorescent light

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

Maps and More

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Staff Information

Resources for Staff Committees