6/7 Van Pelt Closure: Due to needed electrical switchgear and breaker replacement, the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center will be closed on Saturday, June 7. It will reopen for regular hours on June 8.

Changes coming to Books by Mail: Starting in fall 2025, Books by Mail items will only be shipped to addresses in the contiguous United States 50 miles or further from campus. We will make exceptions for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities. Learn more

Fisher restoration: Fisher Fine Arts Library is open and operating normally during ongoing exterior work. Find more details about this important restoration project.

MPA Library,  Rittenhouse Laboratory Third Floor

Location and Accessibility

Accessibility

David Rittenhouse Laboratory entrance: 209 South 33rd Street

The building can be accessed on the 33rd Street (west) side, through the door at the top of the ramp and just left of the main entrance to the lobby. The door is automated and activated by a card swipe; coordinate access via your PennCard with the building administrator. This entrance is level with the elevator.

Accessible Entrance

Math-Physics-Astronomy Library: Diagram of accessible entrance

Directions to the accessible entrance:   Word   |   PDF

Maps and More

Campus Libraries Map

Staff Information

Resources for Staff Committees