Penn Libraries News

Follow Ms. Codex 1950 through the conservation process and learn what goes into bringing a fragile manuscript out from ‘restricted access’ for teaching and study.

Learn how stabilizing and repairing a Persian manuscript to facilitate access relates to the larger goal of performing culturally sensitive conservation work.

We recently spoke with Sidiqi about her tumultuous journey from Afghanistan to the United States, her love of libraries, and what it has been like to make a new home in Philadelphia.

The collaboration will ensure lasting access to significant collection of Jewish Music History

The winning author will receive $8,000 and present their work during a formal ceremony in September.

Or, what ‘The Diceman’ can teach us about fair use.

How Leslie Vallhonrat is helping to make the Penn Libraries web presence more useable for everyone.

Learn from the archivists, scholars, data nerds, and media mavens who bring the collections and services of the Penn Libraries to you.

Discover a new poet or reunite with an old favorite through our Featured Books and DVDs this month.