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.

Lea Library

Available by appointment only. The Lea Library is a multi-functional space that is primarily reserved for teaching with special collection items. See below for information about reserving the room. 

Overhead view of a class taking place in the Lea Library. A group of students is sitting around a table, watching a lecturer present at the front of the room.

Accordion List

20 - 30

 
Food and drink are not allowed.

Make an appointment

For instructors: To learn about using the space for teaching, contact kislakclasses@pobox.upenn.edu.

For other visitors: To view the space or use it for photography/videography, contact mizukane@upenn.edu at least 3 days prior to your visit. 

Location and Accessibility

Accessibility

For Wheelchairs

  • Sufficient doorway & hallway clearance
  • Clearance to approach table

Lighting

  • Natural and/or non-fluorescent light

Nearby Bathrooms

  • The women's and men's bathrooms have one accessible bathroom stall each. The bathrooms are located off the curator's corridor, north of the Kislak elevators (Kislak 6th floor plan).
  • The nearest gender-neutral bathroom is on the 5th floor, west of the Kislak elevators (5th floor plan).

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

Campus Libraries Map

Staff Information

Resources for Staff Committees