National Library Week celebrates the valuable role that libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year, from April 19 to 25, libraries across the country will mark the occasion under unprecedented circumstances. At Penn and elsewhere, libraries have moved their active hubs for learning and personal connection online.

The Penn Libraries staff are working remotely to support the University’s swift pivot to online work and learning, expand access to e-resources, and even provide personal protective equipment to healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Until the Penn community is able to gather once again in person, the Libraries encourages you to stay connected online at library.upenn.edu:

• Read up on the Libraries’ efforts to 3D-print personal protective equipment.
• Stream movies and music from the comfort of your home.
• Browse thousands of e-books newly available through HathiTrust.
• Find inspiration through a curated selection of poetry, all digitally accessible.
• Share your story with Quakers Under Quarantine, the Libraries’ collaborative zine about life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the spring semester comes to a close, if you’re looking for support from a librarian, or if you need resources for remote teaching or research, the Libraries can help. Visit the Virtual Support page to find the information you’ll need to access digital content, collaborate with research partners, and directly consult with librarians.