Faculty Services

This is a one stop quide that provides links for chat, finding your subject specialist, making an appointment, submitting a question, finding library spaces, technology assistance, and more.

This directory of the Penn Libraries more than 50 subject librarians is arranged by subjects aligned with departments and schools. Subject librarians can assist you with collections, research, provide you with publishing support, and will help you navigate the services provided by the Libraries.

Talk with a librarian right when you need help, Monday through Friday 9-5. You can also submit a question online. We review questions six days a week.

Use this form to schedule a consultation with a librarian who specializes in your area of study

Choosing a journal, working with copyright and Creative Commons, Open Access, Sharing your Work and more

This link takes you to the form to set up your proxy. Both the faculty member submitting the form and the proxy will need to include contact information including PennKey. Both faculty member and proxy will need to sign the form.

Just about everything you need to know about borrowing materials and the different ways to pick them up or have them delivered.

For standing and tenure track faculty --Faculty Express will deliver books to your office. Follow the link to find out more.

Use these guides to locate recommended resources within your area of study

Learn about and access citation management tools and assistance offered by the Libraries. You may also be interested in the Citation Management Practices guide to support your students. The Libraries has campus-wide licenses for Zotero, Endnote, Refworks, PowerNotes, and Noodle Tools

Use this calendar to view or register for upcoming workshops & events

Contact your subject librarian with questions or request a consultation with the Penn Libraries' Copyright Advisor.

Schedule a meeting with a librarian who will walk you through the review process

LaTeX is an open source typesetting program that's particularly good for mathematical and scientific publications. Overleaf is an online LaTeX and Rich Text collaborative writing and publishing tool that makes the whole process of academic writing, editing and publishing much quicker and easier.

Schedule an appointment to receive assistance in a wide range of digital or statistical technologies. Find more about the Research Data and Digital Scholarship (RDDS) Team and its services.