David B. Weigle Information Commons
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Hours and Contact Info
WIC Service Desk (hours): 215-746-2660
Vitale Media Lab (hours): 215-746-2661
Send us an email (wic1@pobox.upenn.edu)
Weigle Information Commons
Welcome
The David B. Weigle Information Commons, on the first floor (west) of the Van Pelt Dietrich Library Center, supports collaborative learning and group activities using the latest technologies. The Commons provides students with:
Partners & Student Assistance Services: Walk-in Hours
Research Skills: The Penn Libraries provide assistance with accessing information and conducting research. There are several ways to get research assistance:
Make an appointment with a subject expert
Consult a librarian at the Van Pelt Reference Desk (hours)
IM us or use LiveChat
Use Research Basics for help getting started
Time and Project Management: The Weingarten Learning Resources Center, a department of the Vice Provost for University Life Division, provides assistance, by appointment and walk-in, in Room 125 with project planning, reading, study strategies and time management.
Monday: 5 to 7 pm
Tuesday: 4 to 6 pm
Thursday: 4 to 6 pm
To make an appointment: phone 215-573-9235
Communication Skills: Communication Within the Curriculum (CWiC)  provides assistance, by appointment and walk-in, with public speaking skills. Walk-in hours resume in September.
To contact CWiC: phone 215-746-3613 or email cwic@sas.upenn.edu
Writing Skills: The Writing Center  provides assistance, by appointment and walk-in, with writing for different audiences and purposes.
Monday: 1 to 10 pm (appointments)
7 to 10 pm (walk-in)
Tuesday: 4 to 7 pm (appointments)
7 to 10 pm (walk-in)
Wednesday: 2 to 7 pm (appointments)
7 to 10 pm (walk-in)
Thursday: 4 to 7 pm (appointments)
7 to 10 pm (walk-in)
Sunday: 7 to 10 pm (walk-in)
To make an appointment: use the online scheduler.
Tech Trouble-shooting: Need computer help now? The Vitale Digital Media Lab provides assistance with multimedia, sound, graphics and video projects on the Macintosh platform during open lab hours. The Library ITA next to the lab entrance provides assistance with Van Pelt laptop or PC technical issues, Office 2007, wireless connectivity and printing.
Monday through Friday: 2 to 7 pm
To make an appointment: email wic1@pobox.upenn.edu.
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