Visitor Information

Hours

  • Visitors are welcome in the Libraries until 4:30 pm.  See the Library Hours page for up to date, accurate information.
  • Special Collections staff are available to answer questions during reading room hours. Please make an appointment to use primary sources and historical materials from the College Archives, Friends Historical Library, Peace Collection, and Rare Book Room.

Maps and Directions

Wireless Network

  • Visitors may obtain guest accounts on the SwatGuest network.
  • Accounts are good for 4 days and may be recreated when expired.
  • See this PDF from the ITS Department for help setting up your account.

Use of Public Computers

  • Visitors may use our computers for access to library resources and research purposes, but preference is given to Swarthmore College students, faculty and staff members.
  • Ask for login credentials at the Circulation Desk, a photo ID is required.
  • Remember to log out of your guest session before you leave!

Printing and Scanning

  • Printing is available from the public computers.
  • Visitors may use library scanners if they are not being used by Swarthmore College students, faculty and staff. 

Group Study Spaces

Use of group study spaces is limited to Swarthmore College faculty, staff and students.

Borrowing

For information about borrowing eligibility and policies, see our  Visitor Borrowing page.