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Head of Digital Scholarship

Matthew is responsible for the libraries’ digital scholarship initiatives including those related to digital projects, digital humanities, public digital scholarship, and related areas. He also serves as Assistant Director for RDDS.

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Penn Libraries hosts “Preserving Your Family’s Keepsakes” event at Ginger Arts

January 14, 2026

By Matthew Hunter

On November 22nd, RDDS’s Cynthia Heider and SCETLI's Mick Overgard partnered with members of Penn Libraries, the University of Delaware, and the Ginger Arts Community Center to host an event teaching all about community archiving. This post shares an interview with Cynthia and Mick, who discuss the challenges and benefits of hosting community events, preserving family history, and more.

Members of Penn Libraries stand in the foreground talking while another member sets up a camera copystand in the background

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