Penn Libraries News Today

Weinsteiger has been at Penn Libraries since 2008. She assumed the new role on June 1.

The Philadelphia native was honored at the White House for his advocacy of unrestricted digital information access.

Philadelphia is known for its prominent universities like the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Temple, St. Joseph’s, and others. Their presence boasts a rich educational and medical landscape. While the abundance of such institutions suggests an ample availability of libraries, this is seldom the case for Philadelphia public school students. And according to one union leader, […]

Without staffing – and resources – many of the city’s public school libraries are unable to run at full capacity. While teachers and volunteers are trying to make sure students have access, a number of groups around Philadelphia are also working to make a difference.

Penn Today dives into some of the unique sights and sounds that help commemorate the joyous occasion.

Bence will assume the role on Aug. 1 as the chief administrator responsible for the University Archives and Records Center program to collect, manage, and preserve Archives materials.

“He always wanted to revive the child in all of us,” said friend and exhibit curator Lynne Farrington.

A Penn Libraries celebration of the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare’s “Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies” featured students performing scenes and a rare appearance of four First Folios.

The library first closed on Monday due to a

The building is also currently out of power.