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Meet the Curators

Five curators from across several different Penn collections will share insights into navigating the rich set of resources available to Penn faculty and instructors.

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

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September 9, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Kislak Center Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
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Open to the Public
Three people are seated at a table; in the foreground, one is using a specialized camera mounted on a stand to photograph a large, open book

The University of Pennsylvania is home to over a dozen unique special collections libraries, museums, and centers that contain hundreds of thousands of rare books, manuscripts, artworks, and artifacts that shed light on everything from the origins of civilization to the formation of the modern U.S. healthcare system — but how many Penn students, instructors, or faculty, are familiar with the full breadth and depth of Penn’s rich archival resources? 

This event brings together five curators from across several different Penn collections. The curators will share insight into the kinds of materials you can find by delving into these collections and will talk about how they can help you navigate this rich set of resources and work with you to build your next class project — or even design your next course.

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