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We get it: the libraries have so much to offer, sometimes it can be hard to know where to start! Our librarians are here to help you navigate these complexities to find exactly what you need - whether you're working on a research assignment, trying to develop a new skill, or just looking to satisfy a curiosity. From African Studies to Digital Mapping to Veterinary Science, one of our specialists can help you explore the topic that interests you. View our welcome videos below and meet some of your librarians here at Penn.
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John Pollack
Rare Books and Special Collections
Shannon Robinson
History of Art, Fine Arts, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation
Mayelin Perez
Literature in English and Theatre Studies
Emily Esten
Judaica Digital Humanities
Lauren Gala
Math, Physics, and Astronomy
Rebecca Stuhr
Classical Studies, Ancient History, Russian and Eastern European Studies
Aman Kaur
Engineering and Community Health
Matt Trowbridge
Business Research
Deb Stewart
Anthropology and Archaeology
Melanie Cedrone
Earth and Environmental Science, Biology, Biomedical Reseach, and Medicine
Heather Hughes
Middle Eastern Studies
Rebecca Mendelson
Japanese and Korean Studies
Lauris Olson
African Studies, Communication, Criminology, Political Science, Linguistics, Sociology, and Economics