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Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

Today's Hours:

8:30am - 12am | Library Hours

Phone:

215-898-7555

Location:

3420 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
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Using the Library

Find out how to visit the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, and what you can do when you get here. Check out our full list of library services for more.

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Access and Visitor Information

Get directions to the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, important information for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and more.

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Borrow Books and More

Discover how to check out books, equipment, musical instruments, and more!

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Book a Study Space

Reserve space in one of Van Pelt's 13 group study rooms. Looking for a space just for you? Reserve a study carrel.

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Copy, Print, and Scan

Looking for a printer? Here's where you can find one in Van Pelt Library.

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Contact a Librarian

Find a librarian who can help you explore research topics, refine search strategies, or use technology. Already know who you're looking for? Jump right to our meeting scheduler.

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Upcoming Events

Find out about workshops, lectures, and study breaks happening at the Libraries

Get Live Help!

Have a question? Visit the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center Information Desk to get an answer! We can help you find books, reserve 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.

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Doing Research

Search the Library Catalog

Find articles, books, journals, media, and more

Spaces and Technology

Browse all Van Pelt Library spaces

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The accessible entrance of Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center opens into the Goldstein Undergraduate Study Center. This entrance is on the ground floor of the building facing Blanche P. Levy Park and College Hall. A wheelchair accessible doorbell is located on the railing leading toward the door.

Additional Information

Learn more about accessibility services in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

Accessible Entrance

Directions to the accessible entrance: Word | PDF