Support the Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections

The Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections is an intellectual hub for engagement with the world. Students and scholars are empowered to explore global cultures and societies — their histories, languages, perspectives, narratives, and cultural contributions — through Penn's vast information resources, the expertise of a dedicated team of librarians, and dynamic programming.

Our preeminent global collections and academic community deserve a state-of-the-art space to match, and our planned renovation of the fifth floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center will facilitate global awareness, cultural fluency, and collaboration across the Penn community. 

The Zilberman Center’s revitalization is made possible by generous donors who recognize the importance of creating a welcoming space for global studies programming on campus. Contributions are enabling: 

• creation of a central event space to host speakers, performances, and symposia
• upgraded seminar rooms with the latest technologies to facilitate global conversations
• redesigned offices for our expert subject librarians to engage with students and scholars

These enhancements help position the Penn Libraries — and the University of Pennsylvania — as an international destination for students and scholars to engage with cultures and societies around the world. 

Will you help us meet our fundraising goal? Contact Doug Stuart to learn how you can support the Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections.