Category Archives: Events

Events: June 22

Summer 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

UPDATE: In light of the University’s March 11 announcement regarding measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic, nonessential events and meetings scheduled at University Libraries locations throughout the spring semester have been canceled, rescheduled or will be offered virtually.

EXHIBITION: Earth Archives: Stories of Human Impact. To coincide with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Earth Archives explores the intersection of the environment, human activity, and the documentary record. Highlights of the virtual exhibition include representations of varied print, manuscript, and art works that invites the viewer to consider a range of environmental-related topics and will serve as a growing, centralized resource.

EXHIBITION: International Solidarity: Highlights from the Ken Lawrence Collection. A virtual look at the visual culture of political protest in the late 20th-century, to provoke thought about international solidarity in our own time, including human and civil rights, immigration, and independence movements.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

Events: June 15

Summer 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Friday, June 19, Libraries Trivia Night: Jeopardy Style. Following a successful first event with more than 120 participants, the second Libraries Trivia Night starts at 7 p.m. EST via Zoom. Jeopardy-style trivia night will feature questions from Penn State’s founding years as a Farmer’s High School to present-day. Participants will answer two rounds of questions in this webinar-style Zoom event. Winners and prizes will be announced at the end.
event link: www.facebook.com/events/2585040521763069
Zoom Webinar: https://psu.zoom.us/j/93555956996

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

Round 2 – Libraries Trivia Night: Jeopardy Style

By: Sarah Bacon

Following a successful first event with more than 120 participants, the second Libraries Trivia Night (Jeopardy Style) will be getting underway at 7 p.m. EST on Friday, June 19.

Important Links:
Facebook event link: www.facebook.com/events/2585040521763069
Zoom Webinar: https://psu.zoom.us/j/93555956996

You shared your feedback after the first trivia night and we listened. The event kicks off later, and we are using a new trivia platform with live leader board updates to enhance the
friendly and competitive spirit.

The Libraries’ Development and Alumni Relations team welcomes its 2019 intern Nick Karafilis (’19 H&HD, A&A) as the evening’s co-host. Nick is also the curator of the Penn State-themed questions across multiple categories.

The Jeopardy-style trivia night will feature questions from Penn State’s founding years as a Farmer’s High School to present-day. Participants will answer two rounds of questions in this webinar-style Zoom event. Winners and prizes will be announced at the end.

We hope you can join us for a fun night on the 19th! No studying required.

All our best to you, the Libraries Trivia Night team #psulibstrivia

p.s. – we encourage you to sign on a few minutes early to get situated and ready to play.

Events: June 8

Summer 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Wednesdays, Apr. 22-June 10, Remote Research Webinar Series. Free webinars to assist Penn State researchers with shifting their research from onsite to offsite. The series highlights various University services and infrastructure to support remote research. All sessions will be held via Zoom. Additional resources for remote research may be found at https://remoteresearch.psu.edu.

Thursdays, Apr. 23-June 4, Research Data Skills for Graduate Students. Learn more about and improve skills in the areas of data management, data analysis, data visualization and data publishing. in collaboration with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment, the free virtual seminars highlight essential data skills that graduate students can utilize throughout the research data life cycle. All sessions begin at 3 p.m. Advance registration is required.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

Events: June 1

Summer 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Thursdays, Apr. 23-June 4, Research Data Skills for Graduate Students. Learn more about and improve skills in the areas of data management, data analysis, data visualization and data publishing. in collaboration with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment, the free virtual seminars highlight essential data skills that graduate students can utilize throughout the research data life cycle.All sessions begin at 3 p.m. Advance registration is required.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

Events: May 26

Summer 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Thursdays, Apr. 23-June 4, Research Data Skills for Graduate Students. Learn more about and improve skills in the areas of data management, data analysis, data visualization and data publishing. in collaboration with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment, the free virtual seminars highlight essential data skills that graduate students can utilize throughout the research data life cycle.All sessions begin at 3 p.m. Advance registration is required.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

Events: May 18

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Thursdays, Apr. 23-June 4, Research Data Skills for Graduate Students. Learn more about and improve skills in the areas of data management, data analysis, data visualization and data publishing. in collaboration with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment, the free virtual seminars highlight essential data skills that graduate students can utilize throughout the research data life cycle.All sessions begin at 3 p.m. Advance registration is required.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

Events: May 11

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Thursdays, Apr. 23-June 4, Research Data Skills for Graduate Students. Learn more about and improve skills in the areas of data management, data analysis, data visualization and data publishing. in collaboration with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment, the free virtual seminars highlight essential data skills that graduate students can utilize throughout the research data life cycle.All sessions begin at 3 p.m. Advance registration is required.

Friday, May 15, Diversity Day & LFO Colloquium: Accessibility in Action. Two events combined into one online offering, co-Sponsored by University Libraries Diversity Committee and Library Faculty Organization. Featuring a day of programming including Keynote Speakers Amelia Gibson, assistant professor in the UNC School of Information and Library Science, and Marisa Vicere, President Jana Marie Foundation. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

Events: May 4

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Thursdays, Apr. 23-June 4, Research Data Skills for Graduate Students. Learn more about and improve skills in the areas of data management, data analysis, data visualization and data publishing. in collaboration with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment, the free virtual seminars highlight essential data skills that graduate students can utilize throughout the research data life cycle.All sessions begin at 3 p.m. Advance registration is required.

Through Friday, May 8, Online De-Stress Fest. A virtual version of the popular end-of-semester event to help students relax and unwind while completing end-of-term reports and studying for final exams. Visit Online Destress Fest for a curated list of links, tutorials and homegrown videos that showcase the talents of University Libraries’ faculty and staff.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

MS Power BI workshop to be offered via Zoom on April 23

By: Xuying Xin

Join the University Libraries’ Research Informatics and Publishing department for a workshop highlighting data analytics and visualization using MS Power BI, free to all Penn State
faculty, staff, and students. All workshops will be held online only via Zoom.

• Data Visualization with Power BI Desktop — Thursday, April 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
via Zoom: https://psu.zoom.us/j/5046051454.

The session is designed to provide an overview of data analytics, as well as explore some commonly used tools in MS Power BI for demonstrating data analysis and visualization based on a sample data set. Please download a free version of MS Power BI Desktop on a Windows computer before the workshop for following along the demonstrations. Advance registration is recommended but not required.

Events: April 13

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

ZOOM ONLY — Wednesday, Apr. 8- Monday, Apr. 20, Spring 2020 Scholarly Communications and Copyright Workshops. An expanded offering of Copyright and Open Access virtual training offerings is now available. Click on the link above for registration information.

Monday, Apr. 13, Data Science Community Meeting: Mixture models and unsupervised learning. Bring your own coffee and join the discussion featuring Jai Li and Fangcao Xu at10 a.m. via Zoom: https://psu.zoom.us/j/477144190

Thursday, Apr. 23, Data Visualization with Power BI Desktop. An overview of data analytics and some commonly used software tools for demonstrating data analysis and visualization based on a sample data set. Download a free version of SQL Server 2014 Express before the workshop. Advance registration is recommended. 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

Events: April 6

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

CANCELED — Wednesday, April 8, Docunight: Iran Via Documentaries.On the first Wednesday of every month, Docunight features a documentary film about, around, or in Iran, or made Iranians. Free and open to everyone, all films have English subtitles. Co-sponsored by the Iranian Student Association and the University Libraries. 7 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park.

Thursday, Apr. 9, Student Employee Showcase. VIRTUAL Lighting talks from the Libraries’ Bednar interns, Stelts-Filippelli intern, and other student employees at 1:3-0 p.m. via MediaSite Live, followed by Outstanding Student Employee Awards at 2:45 p.m.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

2020 All Staff Conference session highlights

By: Angel Peterson

Community • Connection • Collaboration

The 2020 All Staff Conference will be a wonderful opportunity to foster a sense of community, connect, and collaborate with your colleagues from across the Commonwealth! Take a look below to see some of the sessions that will be offered.

Becoming an Active Witness Who Hears, Sees, Feels, and Does with Shakoor Ward

Everyone is a witness at some time in their lives. A witness observes unacceptable behavior and knows that the behavior is destructive and could become pervasive if gone unchecked. An
active witness responds to unacceptable behavior in some form of involvement. Participants will consider a number of responses and appropriate strategies to active witnessing within their own “voice” and personality strengths.

2020 All Staff Conference Book Discussion

Are you interested in investing in yourself, reading and discussing a good book, and getting to know colleagues? If so, please consider the 2020 All Staff Conference Book Discussion! The book selected is Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky.

If you are interested in reading this book and participating in the 90 minute discussion, email Carmen, crg177@psu.edu, and let her know. Books will be provided and are yours to keep. The
deadline to sign-up for this discussion is Friday, March 27.
If these sessions sound exciting, please join us for the conference on June 3rd and 4th, 2020. Don’t forget to register by April 24!

Check out the 2020 All Staff Conference Website for more information.

Thank you,
2020 All Staff Conference Committee

Display Celebrating Female Engineers in the Engineering Library

By: Kelly Beck

As part of the Engineering Library’s rotating student displays, the March display brings together history, engineering, the libraries, and student successes. In celebration of Women’s History Month the library worked with SWE (Society of Women Engineers) to look back on the history of women in engineering at Penn State, and the accomplishments of recent graduates. The display also highlights resources available through the Engineering Library and Penn State for women in engineering, as well as encouraging current students to go to SWE events on campus.

One of the display posters focuses on the first women to graduate from Penn State with engineering degrees. Graduating in 1945, four women received degrees from the College of Engineering and Architecture, two in electrical, one in mechanical, and one in industrial engineering. In total that year, 56 engineering degrees were awarded to women from all universities in the United States. The Penn State graduates that year were Dorthea Pauline
Harrington, Althea June Schaffer, Margret Phillips Haden, and Mary Eileen Stroup. Facing significant pushback, these women helped pave the way for more than 1,000 women to graduate with an engineering degree from Penn State each year. It also highlights the bigger picture of women in engineering, and how many more opportunities there are today, thanks to pioneers like the first four graduates.

The second poster highlights four recent female engineering graduates to show the successes of Penn State, SWE, and the engineering program. The women all have varying occupations,
fields of work, and degrees, and highlight the different paths possible for students as they enter the workforce. For this display, material and information was provided by SWE Penn State, from their alumna listserv and other historical material. The Libraries’ resources we highlight include different materials on success and mentorship for women in engineering, as well as several historical pieces that highlight women in engineering. The books and materials highlighted are available for checkout and use by patrons throughout March. We also feature SWE information, to encourage more participation in SWE, as well as the LibGuides related to diversity within engineering on two iPads.

Kelly Beck, a student in Community, Environment, and Development and an Engineering Library employee, was connected with SWE by Instruction Librarian Paul McMonigle, to develop and create the posters for this display. Her interests are in sustainable design and engineering, and in encouraging women to pursue STEAM degrees and interests.

Events: March 16

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

UPDATE: In light of the University’s March 11 announcement regarding measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic, nonessential events and meetings scheduled at University Libraries locations through April 6 are being canceled, rescheduled or offered virtually.

ZOOM ONLY — Wednesday, Feb. 12- Apr. 8, Spring 2020 Scholarly Communications and Copyright Workshops.

CANCELED — Tuesday, March 17, Film: Not for Ourselves Alone. The University Libraries Diversity Committee and the Women’s subcommittee of the Finance and Business Diversity Committee present “Not for Ourselves Alone” in celebration of Women’s History month through film. 2:30 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park.

CANCELED — Wednesday, Mar. 18, Voices 2020: The Share Your Story Showcase at Penn State. A series of 45-minute individual storytelling sessions where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. A Showcase event in Foster Auditorium is scheduled for 11 a.m., with sessions throughout Paterno Library and Pattee Library from 1-5 p.m.. Sponsored by the University Libraries in cooperation with Adult Lerner Programs and Services, Schreyer Honors College, the Gender Equity Center, the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, and the Center for the Performing Arts. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., University Park.

CANCELED — Wednesday, Mar. 18, Restorative Justice Initiative: Higher Education in Prisons. A film screening of “College Behind Bars,” directed by Lynn Novick, explores the transformative power of education through the eyes of a dozen incarcerated men and women trying to earn college degrees. 5:30 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park.

CANCELED — Thursday, Mar. 19, Women’s History Zine Workshop. Use the Special Collections archives to create a zine to celebrate Women’s History Month in this hands-on workshop including a brief history of zines and a presentation by University Archivist Angel Diaz on preserving and archiving. You’ll leave with your own zine! 5-7:30 p.m. in Mann Assembly Room, 103 Paterno Library, University Park.

CANCELED Thursday, Mar. 19, Barbara Jordan Lecture Series presents Dr. Ibram Kendi. Dr. Kendi, author, historian and professor at American University will speak about his bestselling book, How to be an Antiracist” A book sale and signing will follow the event. 6 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park.

CANCELED Monday, Mar. 23- Friday, Mar. 27, Wiki Edit-a-thon. A cross-campus Wikipedia Edit-a-thon week in honor of Women’s History Month. No experience is necessary. Information on each campus edit-a-thon can be found on the meetup page.

Wednesday, Apr. 8, A presentation with Bayan abu Sini, head of Library User Services Department at the Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Amman, Jordan. Ms. Bayan will discuss her experiences as a librarian in Jordan, differences between librarianship in the U.S. and Jordan, and her research project as a Humphrey Fellow. Noon-1 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park.

Thursday, Apr. 9, Student Employee Showcase. Lighting talks from the Libraries’ Bednar interns, Stelts-Filippelli intern, and other student employees at 1:3-0 p.m. in Foster Auditorium and via MediaSite Live, followed by Outstanding Student Employee Awards at 2:45 p.m. A small reception will be held at 3-4 p.m. in Mann Assembly room, 103 Paterno Library, University Park.

Friday-Sunday, May 8-10, Spring 2020 Commencement

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

EMS Spring Break Writers Retreat in the library

By: Elise Gowen

For the third year in a row, the EMS Library will be giving graduate students a chance to make the most of the quiet on campus during Spring Break by the EMS Writers’ Retreat in the library! Aimed primarily at graduate students enrolled in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, but open to all colleges, the retreat offers a quiet, convivial atmosphere where participants can retreat to and focus on finishing their writing projects. Originally conceived as a thesis and dissertation bootcamp, the event took on a more relaxed mood, where the goal is for students to move at a pace that works them while staying focused and surrounding themselves with other writers in a productive atmosphere.

The Writers’ Retreat offers attendees a free ceramic mug, unlimited coffee, light breakfast, snacks throughout the day, and lunch. Books on writing and time management are also available for check-out, and librarians are also on-hand to provide citation management support.

Attendance for Penn State students, faculty, and staff is free.
The Writers’ Retreat takes place in the EMS Library during spring break, Monday – Friday, Mar. 9–13. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

If you have questions, please contact Elise Gowen at edg16@psu.edu

Events: March 9

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Through Mar. 15, 2020, Exhibit: “Indigenous Roots/ Routes: Contested Histories, Contemporary Experiences.” Special Collections Exhibition Space, 104 Paterno Library. Reflections on the past five centuries of colonization and cultural exchange between Indigenous Peoples. Europeans, Africans, and later, Americans.

Wednesday, Feb. 12- Apr. 8, Spring 2020 Scholarly Communications and Copyright Workshops.

Tuesday, March 17, Film: Not for Ourselves Alone. The University Libraries Diversity Committee and the Women’s subcommittee of the Finance and Business Diversity Committee present “Not for Ourselves Alone” in celebration of Women’s History month through film. 2:30 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park.

Wednesday, Mar. 18, Voices 2020: The Share Your Story Showcase at Penn State. A series of 45-minute individual storytelling sessions where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered. A Showcase event in Foster Auditorium is scheduled for 11 a.m., with sessions throughout Paterno Library and Pattee Library from 1-5 p.m.. Sponsored by the University Libraries in cooperation with Adult Lerner Programs and Services, Schreyer Honors College, the Gender Equity Center, the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, and the Center for the Performing Arts. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., University Park.

Wednesday, Mar. 18, Restorative Justice Initiative: Higher Education in Prisons. A film screening of “College Behind Bars,” directed by Lynn Novick, explores the transformative power of education through the eyes of a dozen incarcerated men and women trying to earn college degrees. 5:30 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park.

Thursday, Mar. 19, Women’s History Zine Workshop. Use the Special Collections archives to create a zine to celebrate Women’s History Month in this hands-on workshop including a brief history of zines and a presentation by University Archivist Angel Diaz on preserving and archiving. You’ll leave with your own zine! 5-7:30 p.m. in Mann Assembly Room, 103 Paterno Library, University Park.

Thursday, Mar. 19, Barbara Jordan Lecture Series presents Dr. Ibram Kendi. Dr. Kendi, author, historian and professor at American University will speak about his bestselling book, How to be an Antiracist” A book sale and signing will follow the event. 6 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park.

Monday, Mar. 23- Friday, Mar. 27, Wiki Edit-a-thon. A cross-campus Wikipedia Edit-a-thon week in honor of Women’s History Month. No experience is necessary. Information on each campus edit-a-thon can be found on the meetup page.

Wednesday, April 8, Docunight: Iran Via Documentaries.On the first Wednesday of every month, Docunight features a documentary film about, around, or in Iran, or made Iranians. Free and open to everyone, all films have English subtitles. Co-sponsored by the Iranian Student Association and the University Libraries. 7 p.m. in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, University Park.

Friday-Sunday, May 8-10, Spring 2020 Commencement

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.

All Staff Conference: Pre-conference options and evening activities

By: Angel Peterson

Connection • Collaboration • Community

The success of all staff across the commonwealth is one of the University Libraries’ top priorities. In order to contribute to their professional development, Libraries’ Administration has put its full support behind the development of the 2020 All Staff Conference as an opportunity for all to gather together, to connect, collaborate, and create a sense of community.

Looking for some fun activities to do before the conference or during the evening of June 3? Sign up for one of the Pre-Conference Options and/or Evening Activities.

Pre-Conference Options:

StrengthsFinder
When: Wednesday, June 3, 8:30am – Noon
Session limit: 35
Please register here. Registration closes May 1.

Don’t just manage… Lead!
When: Wednesday, June 3, 9am – Noon
Session limit: 20
Please register here. Registration closes April 1.

Arboretum Tour
When: Wednesday, June 3, 9-10:30am;
Session limit: no limit
Please register here.

Pegula Ice Arena Tour
When: Wednesday, June 3, 10:45 am
Estimated time: 30-45 minutes
Session limit: 50
Please register here. Registration closes May 1.

Evening Activities:
Collaboration Commons Reception, Wednesday, June 3, 5-7pm
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Painting with Jackie Gianico, sign-up here. Session limit: 20.
Making paper with Bill Minter, sign-up here . Session limit 20.
Dine Arounds, sign-up here.

Please see the FAQ for more information!

Summer 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Summer 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Summer 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Summer 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Summer 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020 Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Summer 2020
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Summer 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Summer 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Summer 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Summer 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

Spring 2020
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.