For all your birding needs
Spring is finally here, so why not go for a walk with one of our birdwatching backpacks? These handy kits come with binoculars and birding guides, and are perfect for a weekend getaway or an afternoon stroll.
Borrow one today
Use Franklin to find books, journal articles, databases, CDs and DVDs, and anything else in the Penn Libraries collections.
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Our library staff can scan book chapters and articles for quick delivery directly to your inbox.
When you register for Books By Mail, you can request to have books sent to your off-campus address anywhere in the United States.
Explore our archive of Frequently Asked Questions. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Submit your question anytime, and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
Book an in-person or virtual consultation with a librarian or technology consultant with expertise in your field of study, copyright, digital fabrication, or statistical and design software.
From Accounting to Veterinary Medicine, one of our subject specialists can tailor help to your particular focus.
Explore our array of flexible and innovative spaces, from collaborative or quiet study spots to classrooms designed for active learning and equipped with the latest technology.
Already know exactly which room you need? Head directly to our room reservation system.
Like to study in the middle of the night? Need specialized databases at your fingertips? Looking for a location close to your classes? Find out how to visit all our library locations across campus—and beyond—and discover which one suits your needs best.
Find support, training, and instructional design services for Canvas—Penn’s learning management system—and related educational technologies.
Use our spaces finder to book a classroom with the setup and technology that suits your needs.
Set aside books, films, and sound recordings for classroom use.
The Penn Libraries' global collections encompass hundreds of languages and scripts across a broad range of subject areas, preserving the rich cultural and scholarly record from Africa, East Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and South Asia. Read about some of our unique recent acquisitions.
The Penn Libraries is collaborating with preservation organization Khajistan to acquire ephemera, magazines, pulp fiction, and rare books that document the cultural history of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran.
The Penn Libraries has recently acquired several issues of the women’s journal Nova khata (New Home), which offer a unique window into Ukrainian culture as it existed a century ago in Galicia.
To more accurately reflect the diversity of literature in China, the Penn Libraries has made a special effort to add recent internet novels that have been published in print form to our collection.
Penn Flutes visits the Penn Museum Library for a public performance.
Stop by the Common Press anytime between 2 and 6 pm to print your own set of greeting cards with themes that may include Earth Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and general greetings or appreciation. We will have designs ready to print on all our printing presses for you to choose from. No prior experience required!
Each Tuesday we will meet between The Button and the Ben Franklin Statue outside of Van Pelt Library.
This semester we invite participants to join us for a walk and are invited to share their interests and stories.