Access Software from Home
Away from campus? Get remote access to resources you’d typically find in our computer labs!
Using the Library
Services
At the Penn Libraries, we can help you develop courses, research your area of study, learn search skills and citation management practices, publish your first manuscript, create art, and so much more! Browse our services by category or audience, or search the entire directory below.
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Access Special Collections
Make an appointment to view special collections material in person, arrange a class visit, or request digital scans.
Analyze Research Impact
Identify how your research shapes policy, patents, and the work of your peers with guidance from a librarian.
Ask a Question
Have a question about anything Penn Libraries? Get in touch! We’d be happy to help.
Bioinformatics Support
Get individualized research support and access bioinformatics resources like repositories, software, and literature.
Book a Classroom or Seminar Room
Faculty and instructors can book a wide variety of spaces for semester-long courses and one-time reservations.
Borrow Equipment
Check out equipment for work or play, ranging from audio recording devices, to binoculars, to VR cameras.
Borrow Materials from Other Libraries
If we don’t have what you need at the Penn Libraries, let's borrow it from somewhere that does!
Borrow Musical Instruments
Our collection includes loanable electronic musical instruments accessible to novice and master musicians alike.