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Research Data & Digital Scholarship Upcoming Events

May 18 - Dec 18
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Print the Declaration of Independence

Visit Common Press beginning in May 2026 to print a copy of the Declaration of Independence for yourself.

  • May 18 - December 18, 2026
  • Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
declaration
May 18
Open to the Public

Natural Material Catalogues at Meantime in UCity

Join the Penn Libraries’ Materials Library for “Natural Material Catalogues” to touch and explore a range of commercial and experimental biomaterials from the collection in conversation with DumoLab Research’s solo exhibition at Meantime.

  • May 18, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Meantime in UCity: 3616-18 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia
Visitors explore a sculpture in an exhibit space
May 21
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Coffee with a Codex: Hybrid Book of Hours

On May 21, curator Dot Porter will bring out Ms. Codex 1531, a book of hours, use of Rome, printed ca. 1507 in Paris.

  • May 21, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Online
Photo of a page of an early printed book with illustrations in the margin and small illuminated initials
May 21
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Faculty and Staff

Canvas 101 for Faculty and Staff

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.

  • May 21, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm
  • Virtual (link will be sent to registrants)
Image of feature-sq-canvas-office.png
May 22
Open to the Public

Haitian Flag Day Celebration

An evening celebrating Haitian history, culture, and resistance, themed around revolution and timed to Haitian Flag Day. Includes a screening of short films by filmmaker Lunise Cerin, exhibition tours, and group discussions.

  • May 22, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Sixth floor
National flag of Haiti
May 27
Open to the Public

Penn Libraries Presents: Bringing Japanese Conservation Practices to Penn Libraries

This talk will highlight the unique qualities of handmade Asian papers and their use in conservation treatment, focusing on preserving the cultural heritage and techniques that produce the materials used in conservation.

  • May 27, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Hybrid: Class of '55 Room 241, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, and Online
A black and white photo of a man demonstrating conservation practices for paper, with 4 people watching in the background
May 28
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Coffee with a Codex: Franciscan Miscellany (Part 2)

On May 28, curator Dot Porter will bring out -Ms. Codex 869, a collection of treatises, bullae, and regulations of Franciscan interest (for a second look).

  • May 28, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Online
Jun 03
Open to the Public

Advanced Bookbinding Workshop: Bradel Binding with Jess Ortegon

This workshop offers a more intense bookbinding experience, introducing participants to the Bradel Binding and in-boards binding techniques.

  • June 3, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Fisher B Level Seminar Room, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level

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