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The Penn Libraries plays an essential role in advancing the University’s mission as a premier institution of research, teaching, and learning. We enrich the experience of every student by providing access to the expertise of talented librarians; distinctive resources; collaborative and welcoming spaces; and engaging programming. Our ability to advance knowledge to power Penn and better the world would not be possible without the generosity of our alumni, donors, parents, and friends. Join us today.
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- Workshop
May 11, 2026
Canvas 101 for Faculty and Staff
This workshop will introduce basic Canvas functions like navigating the Canvas interface, creating content for a Canvas site, posting files etc.
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Virtual (link will be sent to registrants)
Open to Penn Faculty and Staff
May 13, 2026
Penn Libraries Research Support Staff Networking Event
The Penn Libraries invites research support staff to connect with other staff members and librarians over snacks to learn about the various Penn Libraries research services that you can take advantage of.
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- Kislak Center Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Workshop
May 14 -
16, 2026
The 12-Hour Declaration of Independence: Community Typesetting
To honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration, Common Press will host a 3 day community typesetting event during which all are invited to hand-set metal type to help create a historically-accurate replica. The final forme of metal type will remain available for printing on our 19th-century hand press through the end of 2026
- Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
Open to the Public
Meet Our Team
Jason Ward
Executive Director of Development jbward@upenn.edu
Charlie Grafman
Associate Director of Development cgrafman@upenn.edu