Research Data & Digital Scholarship Upcoming Events

May 18 - Dec 18

• Workshop

Open to the Public

Print the Declaration of Independence

Make a reservation to visit Common Press and print a copy of the Declaration of Independence for yourself.

• May 18 - December 18, 2026
• Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level

Aug 12

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

The Dark Crystal Structure

This workshop guides users through navigating and combining the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) tools, comparing the WebCSD interface with the ConQuest client to execute, refine, and optimize 3D crystal structure searches.

• August 12, 2026
• 11:30am - 12:45pm
• Hybrid: Chemistry Library Computer Lab, and Online

Aug 14

• Workshop

Open to Penn Faculty and Staff

Canvas 101 for Faculty and Staff

This workshop will introduce basic Canvas functions that allow participants to do the following: set profile and notifications; navigate the Canvas interface; create content for a Canvas site; and post files, images, and videos.

• August 14, 2026
• 12:00pm - 12:45pm
• Online: Link will be sent to registered attendees

Aug 18

Open to Penn Students Only

New Student Orientation: Penn Libraries Showcase

New to Penn? Stop by our main building, the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, for a showcase of our libraries and services. Chat with our librarians, discover library resources, and take a moment to explore the building. No reservations necessary. Light refreshments will be served.

• August 18, 2026
• 12:00pm - 2:00pm
• Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

Aug 19

Open to the Public

Penn Libraries Presents: From Exhibition to Embedded: Building a Research Partnership between an AM250 Course Grant Awardee and Penn Libraries

Join us for a presentation that charts the pathway from the February 2025 National Library of Medicine's Yellow Fever Panel Exhibit and Discussion to an evolving partnership supporting the Holman Biotech Commons and Penn Libraries.

• August 19, 2026
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Hybrid: Class of '55, Room 241, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, and Online

Aug 20

• Workshop

Open to Penn Faculty and Staff

Canvas 101 for Faculty and Staff

This workshop will introduce basic Canvas functions that allow participants to do the following: set profile and notifications; navigate the Canvas interface; create content for a Canvas site; and post files, images, and videos.

• August 20, 2026
• 12:00pm - 12:45pm
• Online: Link will be sent to registered attendees

Aug 24

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students Only

Leveraging Lippincott Library: MBA Research Essentials

Get the most from Lippincott Library with resources for coursework, careers and entrepreneurship, from industry insights and financial data to key publications and more.

• August 24, 2026
• 12:00pm - 12:45pm
• Lippincott Seminar Room, Lippincott Library, 2nd Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

Aug 24

• Workshop

Open to Penn Faculty and Staff

Canvas 101 for Faculty and Staff (Virtual Workshop)

This workshop will introduce basic Canvas functions that will allow participants to do the following: set profile and notifications; navigate the Canvas interface; create content for a Canvas site; and post files, images, and videos.

• August 24, 2026
• 12:00pm - 12:45pm
• Online: Link will be sent to registered attendees

Aug 28

• Workshop

Open to Penn Students Only

Digital Humanist's Helpdesk: Creating Your Scholarly Portfolio with Domains @ Penn

This hands-on workshop introduces Penn students to the fundamentals of creating a polished, professional scholarly portfolio using accessible, beginner-friendly web hosting tools.

• August 28, 2026
• 11:00am - 12:00pm
• Hybrid: Research Data & Digital Scholarship Exchange (RDDSx), Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 1st floor; and Online