Visitor Services

The primary mission of the Dickinson College Library is to support the academic needs of current students, faculty and staff of Dickinson College. Visitors are welcome to use much of the collection on site and will have access to a variety of services during general public building hours.

Archives & Special Collections

Users may contact Archives & Special Collections by emailing archives@dickinson.edu or calling 717-245-1399.

Borrowing Privileges

Dickinson College Library will extend borrowing privileges to the following types of visitors: Dickinson College Alumni, Dickinson College Family members, Friends of the Library, Consortium members, Cumberland County High School students (with High School Librarian permission), and Cumberland and Perry County residents over the age of 18. For more information visit the library's circulation desk.

For information regarding checkout policies: Library loan periods, fines and replacement costs

Computer Usage

Visitors may use our public access machines, on the main floor of the library located on the circulation desk. For more information: Public computer usage policies .

Building Access

Visitors may enter the Waidner-Spahr Library during our general public access hours. For more information: Locations and Hours