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.

Class of 1937 Memorial Reading Room for Graduate Students

The Graduate Student Reading room will remain open while the fifth floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center is under construction. Eligible students should enter the reading room through the door in the fifth-floor elevator bay. See the library's floorplan for more.

Note that there may be times during the construction project when noise levels are elevated. Browse the Spaces Finder to find quiet study spaces elsewhere in Van Pelt or in other libraries across campus.

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