Beyond Books and Screens | Penn Libraries

The majority of the fifth floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center is currently closed for construction. Learn more about this renovation to the Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections, including how to request materials.

A cute robot that seems to be made our of paper types on a laptop also made out of paper.

Technology, Play, and Innovation at the Libraries

Over the past year, the Learning Enrichment team has explored a variety of ways AI can support teaching, learning, making, and creative work at Penn. Through workshops, consultations, and collaborative projects, we've focused on helping students and faculty use AI tools thoughtfully and transparently.

ai for creating learning and research

Fabric bag with Cyanotype of bird and flowers

2026 and Me: What I am looking forward to (Services, equipment, technology, themes, programs, skills, our spaces) in the coming year and where to learn more.

Student worker on help desk

2 Class of 1995 Penn seniors interviewed with a microphone

Photo of Dina Zhanybekova

Swimmer in swimming pool

On April 26, 2025, the Hoesley Digital Literacy Fellows delivered their final presentations, showcasing innovative projects developed with the guidance of Tex and Christine, in the Goldstein Classroom.

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Black and White self-portrati of Penn Student, Ethan Young

Education Commons members transformed that RDDSx space into a futuristic playground as it hosted the annual "Bring Your Kids to Work Day" with an exciting twist. Unlike previous years, today's event embraced a captivating robotics theme that amazed children and adults equally.

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