Author: Cynthia Heider

Public Digital Scholarship Librarian

Cynthia initiates and supports digital projects, scholarship, and programs that center community partnerships and public engagement. She consults with audiences on and beyond campus to actively facilitate opportunities for equitable collaboration, resource sharing, and critical inquiry in the digital realm.

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In June 2026, Penn Libraries hosted a free, in-person supplementary Regional Hub for the virtual Association for Computers and the Humanities (ACH) 2026 conference, bringing together digital humanities scholars across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Dot Porter (L) and Jajwalya Karajgikar (R) show off a variety of DH Makes physical crafting projects created by the Penn community in the RDDSx space of Penn Libraries. In the background, a projection screen displays the view of the items seen through Karajgikar's live video recording.

RDDS recently debuted a tech and data zine rack in RDDSx. Just in time for International Zine Month, learn more about the process and what's next in this blog post from student outreach assistant Vicky Sun.

A number of tech and data-related zines are stacked on a table.

Learn about Penn Libraries' support of open access during International Open Access Week 2024 and year-round.

Design showing two hands clasped within an open padlock

Author: Cynthia Heider

Event Recap: ACH 2026 Mid-Atlantic Regional Hub at Penn

Happy International Zine Month!

Join the Open Access Week 2024 Celebration at Penn Libraries

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