Penn Libraries

Reading Days and finals are almost here—and everyone at the Penn Libraries is rooting for you, Penn students! Whether you're looking for study tips or study breaks, we've got an event happening this week that's perfect for you. Here's everything we have going on. https://lnkd.in/eZqp9VFY

Through a new partnership, Gratz College, the oldest independent and pluralistic college for Jewish studies in North America, is gifting the Gratz College-Eric Mandell Jewish Music Collection to the Penn Libraries, where the collection will be fully cataloged for the first time. https://lnkd.in/eWj2iMD3

🐕 🐕 🐕 Have you heard? Therapy dogs are coming back to the Libraries—and they're bringing some friends! Join us May 3 for this semester's DeStress Fest, featuring therapy dogs and goats, tarot readings, crafts, and more. https://lnkd.in/ebdwpbeJ

In an era increasingly defined by the imperative of sustainability, we’re proud to announce the launch of the Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability. This new annual award acknowledges outstanding contributions to the global discourse on environmental sustainability, with a specific focus on books that have a substantial impact on the public's understanding of these crucial issues. https://lnkd.in/ecpNyBJQ

Getting your library books has never been easier! When requesting items in the catalog, you can choose to pick your items up from the library that is most convenient for you—or if you prefer a contact-free option, try our automated lockers! Visit franklin.library.upenn.edu to get started! Search the materials you’re looking for, and then use the GET IT button to request your pick up location.

In our latest blog post, copyright advisor Stephen Wolfson explains what comedian Andrew Dice Clay can teach us about copyright law. https://lnkd.in/e5Ev5PFS

There’s only one month left in the semester, Penn! Where did the time go?! Don’t let the rest of the school year pass you by: stop into the Penn Libraries for one of these upcoming events. https://lnkd.in/eZqp9VFY

Attending Quaker Days? Don't forget to stop by by the Penn Libraries table! Along with saying hello to these smiling faces, you can learn about all the Libraries has to offer—and pick up some pretty cool swag.

“You could say that I used to work in three dimensions, but now I work in two.” Learn how Penn Pillars of Excellence winner Leslie Vallhonrat went from working as an architect to becoming a web developer and ambassador for web accessibility at the Penn Libraries. https://lnkd.in/eZV27sXn

Today is National Library Workers Day! None of our work would be possible without our staff, whose skills and interests stretch far beyond knowing how to get you that book you need for class. Want to learn more about what we do? Here’s a round-up of blog posts from the archivists, scholars, data nerds, and media mavens who bring the collections and services of the Penn Libraries to you. https://lnkd.in/eBHeX_JG