Weigle Information Commons
Today's Hours:
8:30am - 9pm | Library Hours
Phone:
Email:
Location:
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 1st floor
3420 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206
| Directions
The Weigle Information Commons (WIC) offers collaborative study spaces, technology-rich classrooms, training, equipment, and support for digital and emerging media and technology for Penn students, faculty, and staff. Find us in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center.
Keep up with us
Book a Classroom
WIC classrooms are available for use by Penn students, faculty, and staff. Booking is subject to availability, and rooms can be reserved for academic purposes, study sessions, or workshops. Find information about individual spaces below.
Booking Instructions Classroom Availability Calendar Recurring Booking Form
Group Study Spaces
Our group study rooms and booths are great for meetings, study sessions, and working on collaborative projects.
Find Us Across Campus
In addition to the Weigle Information Commons (WIC), the Penn Libraries offers a variety of spaces that foster learning enrichment through critical literacies, hands-on making, advanced technologies, and courseware support. These partner locations across campus provide students, faculty, and staff with access to specialized resources like technology-enhanced study spaces, state-of-the-art equipment, and workshops designed to enhance digital and emerging media skills.
Education Commons
An annex of WIC at Franklin Field that houses a makerspace and additional study spaces.
Vitale Digital Media Lab
Make media and borrow equipment in our media production lab.
Hechtman Recording Studio
Create professional quality content in our studio space for video, audio, and photo production.
Work with Us
Consultations and Instruction
Fill out our consultation form to request assistance for workshops, collaboration at events, or consultations related to VR or makerspace activities like 3D printing or laser cutting.
Fill out our formFellowship opportunities
We are currently recruiting for the Holsley Digital Literacy Fellowship. This program encourages creative exploration of technologies commonly used in our rapidly evolving 21st century workplace and beyond.
Learn more and applyUpcoming Events and Workshops
List
- Workshop
March 30, 2026
Ask Us About Creative Thinking!
Interested in strengthening your creative and critical thinking skills? Stop by our Ask Me About Creative Thinking table to explore how creative thinking supports thoughtful analysis and problem-solving.
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- The ARCH - 3601 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
March 31, 2026
Community Study Session: What Resources Do I Need?
Not sure where to turn for help with research, assignments, or finding the right tools? Join our March Community Study Session to study alongside peers while learning how Penn Libraries can support your work. Snacks provided, with a librarian on hand to answer questions and point you in the right direction.
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Weigle Information Commons, Van Pelt-Dietrich Center, 1st floor
Open to Penn Students Only
April 10, 2026
Walk2Wellness: Explore the Library
Take a break from your routine and join Walk2Wellness, a guided, low-impact walk through the Van Pelt–Dietrich Library Center for students, faculty, and staff.
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Outside Van Pelt Library, Between the Button and Ben Franklin statue
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Blog: Beyond Books and Screens
List
2026 and Me: What I am looking forward to (Services, equipment, technology, themes, programs, skills, our spaces) in the coming year and where to learn more.
Campus Partners
Vital collaborators who help us create welcoming and vibrant spaces for student learning.
Staff
List
David Toccafondi
Media Lab Manager davidtoc@upenn.edu
Noelle Ramirez-Faisca
Digital Media Lab Assistant noelle99@upenn.edu
Steve Scaduto
Assistant Director of Learning Enrichment sscaduto@upenn.edu
Leqi Liu
Instructional Technology Specialist
Samuel Dellert
Digital Media Lab Assistant SDELLERT@UPENN.EDULocation and Accessibility
Accessibility
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.
