PACSCL
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The Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries, Inc. has 38 member institutions who collaborate to make collections broadly available, support joint projects, promote professional standards, & who foster the special collections community
Oh my, Happy Belated New Year and Happy Proper Snow Storm!
PACSCL announces the opening of the 2026 Noel Prize for open access projects.
For more information and to apply: pacscl.org/what-we-do/f... Apps due 3/15/2026.
[A far too serious picture of Will.] #noelprize
PACSCL announces the opening of the 2026 Noel Prize for open access projects.
For more information and to apply: pacscl.org/what-we-do/f... Apps due 3/15/2026.
[A far too serious picture of Will.] #noelprize
January 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Oh my, Happy Belated New Year and Happy Proper Snow Storm!
PACSCL announces the opening of the 2026 Noel Prize for open access projects.
For more information and to apply: pacscl.org/what-we-do/f... Apps due 3/15/2026.
[A far too serious picture of Will.] #noelprize
PACSCL announces the opening of the 2026 Noel Prize for open access projects.
For more information and to apply: pacscl.org/what-we-do/f... Apps due 3/15/2026.
[A far too serious picture of Will.] #noelprize
Who won the coveted #PACSCL Biennial Cookie Bake-Off at the German Society of PA last Friday?
Patrick Shank/Catholic Historical Research Center with his great-grandmother's (exquisite) whiskey/anise/lemon-infused pizzelle recipe!
With thanks to Edna Cruz/Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar for judging!
Patrick Shank/Catholic Historical Research Center with his great-grandmother's (exquisite) whiskey/anise/lemon-infused pizzelle recipe!
With thanks to Edna Cruz/Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar for judging!
December 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Who won the coveted #PACSCL Biennial Cookie Bake-Off at the German Society of PA last Friday?
Patrick Shank/Catholic Historical Research Center with his great-grandmother's (exquisite) whiskey/anise/lemon-infused pizzelle recipe!
With thanks to Edna Cruz/Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar for judging!
Patrick Shank/Catholic Historical Research Center with his great-grandmother's (exquisite) whiskey/anise/lemon-infused pizzelle recipe!
With thanks to Edna Cruz/Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar for judging!
PACSCL's Fall Social and Biennial Cookie Bake Off is set for 12/4.
The last Cookie Bake Off was in 2023 - look at the entries!
And how many bakers have registered as of today? Three. Two more folks have promised.
The theme is Cookies Around the World.
Will public shaming work?
The last Cookie Bake Off was in 2023 - look at the entries!
And how many bakers have registered as of today? Three. Two more folks have promised.
The theme is Cookies Around the World.
Will public shaming work?
November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
PACSCL's Fall Social and Biennial Cookie Bake Off is set for 12/4.
The last Cookie Bake Off was in 2023 - look at the entries!
And how many bakers have registered as of today? Three. Two more folks have promised.
The theme is Cookies Around the World.
Will public shaming work?
The last Cookie Bake Off was in 2023 - look at the entries!
And how many bakers have registered as of today? Three. Two more folks have promised.
The theme is Cookies Around the World.
Will public shaming work?
The #NoelPrize committee recognized the dedicated work of other applicants, including the Penn Museum Archives Digitization: Systematic Scanning Phase One of The Penn Museum, an example of which can be found at findingaids.library.upenn.edu/records/UPEN...
October 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The #NoelPrize committee recognized the dedicated work of other applicants, including the Penn Museum Archives Digitization: Systematic Scanning Phase One of The Penn Museum, an example of which can be found at findingaids.library.upenn.edu/records/UPEN...
#PACSCL created the #NoelPrize to honor the legacy - & the sense of humor - of William G. Noel, prior PACSCL Chair & champion of open access.
12 applicants submitted brilliant projects for consideration! Who will take home the giant Popcorn Bucket of Awesomeness? Find out on 10/1.
12 applicants submitted brilliant projects for consideration! Who will take home the giant Popcorn Bucket of Awesomeness? Find out on 10/1.
September 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#PACSCL created the #NoelPrize to honor the legacy - & the sense of humor - of William G. Noel, prior PACSCL Chair & champion of open access.
12 applicants submitted brilliant projects for consideration! Who will take home the giant Popcorn Bucket of Awesomeness? Find out on 10/1.
12 applicants submitted brilliant projects for consideration! Who will take home the giant Popcorn Bucket of Awesomeness? Find out on 10/1.
I dunno, you think the PACSCL Board might be displeased at me for sharing their #sillyfaces from yesterday's retreat?
September 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I dunno, you think the PACSCL Board might be displeased at me for sharing their #sillyfaces from yesterday's retreat?
Unless someone else knows OmekaS magic, there is no pretty way to list a bibliography of over 60 amazing, highly relevant sources on an Omeka page except as a...list.
However, OmekaS does make a pretty word cloud.
Black Joy & Resilience, coming soon! With thanks to #NHPRC for $$!
However, OmekaS does make a pretty word cloud.
Black Joy & Resilience, coming soon! With thanks to #NHPRC for $$!
July 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Unless someone else knows OmekaS magic, there is no pretty way to list a bibliography of over 60 amazing, highly relevant sources on an Omeka page except as a...list.
However, OmekaS does make a pretty word cloud.
Black Joy & Resilience, coming soon! With thanks to #NHPRC for $$!
However, OmekaS does make a pretty word cloud.
Black Joy & Resilience, coming soon! With thanks to #NHPRC for $$!
In 1884, Belva Ann Lockwood became the first woman to appear on an official ballot and run a full-fledged campaign for president of the United States, even though as a woman she did not have the right to vote. Learn more at: inherownright.org/spotlight/bi... #InHOR #WomensHistoryMonth
June 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In 1884, Belva Ann Lockwood became the first woman to appear on an official ballot and run a full-fledged campaign for president of the United States, even though as a woman she did not have the right to vote. Learn more at: inherownright.org/spotlight/bi... #InHOR #WomensHistoryMonth
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 21/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? We are #students, learners who adapt over time to changes in tech, format, and access needs.
We never stop learning.
We never stop learning.
April 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 21/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? We are #students, learners who adapt over time to changes in tech, format, and access needs.
We never stop learning.
We never stop learning.
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 20/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? As a #FirstResponder, folks deal with fire, floods, mold, insects, & building managers who don't understand that #rarebooks are not humans.
April 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 20/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? As a #FirstResponder, folks deal with fire, floods, mold, insects, & building managers who don't understand that #rarebooks are not humans.
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why
not?) Day 18/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They are #teachers who work with students, researchers, reporters, & board members, evangelizing the use of #primarysources across curricula and needs.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits
not?) Day 18/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They are #teachers who work with students, researchers, reporters, & board members, evangelizing the use of #primarysources across curricula and needs.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits
April 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why
not?) Day 18/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They are #teachers who work with students, researchers, reporters, & board members, evangelizing the use of #primarysources across curricula and needs.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits
not?) Day 18/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They are #teachers who work with students, researchers, reporters, & board members, evangelizing the use of #primarysources across curricula and needs.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 16/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They engage in #planning, short term and long term, working to ensure sustainable access to collections.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
April 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 16/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They engage in #planning, short term and long term, working to ensure sustainable access to collections.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 15/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They develop collections, through purchases, donations, and sleuthing through book fairs & auction.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
April 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 15/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They develop collections, through purchases, donations, and sleuthing through book fairs & auction.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision #Reference #Research
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 14/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Budgeting. Special collections are under attack due to loss of grant funding & possibly institutional support. This is no time to extol our ability to work on a dime. Instead, advocate!
April 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 14/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Budgeting. Special collections are under attack due to loss of grant funding & possibly institutional support. This is no time to extol our ability to work on a dime. Instead, advocate!
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 13/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #InformationLiteracy, or the thrill that is sharing with students how to work with #primarysources.
April 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 13/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #InformationLiteracy, or the thrill that is sharing with students how to work with #primarysources.
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 11/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They manage donors! Folks who give $$, folks who give collections - all with humor, persuasion, & patience!
April 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, why not?) Day 11/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? They manage donors! Folks who give $$, folks who give collections - all with humor, persuasion, & patience!
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 9/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Outreach, critical in these uncertain days. Building #support, connecting with communities, developing new services - the "story" in the #history in our collections.
April 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 9/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Outreach, critical in these uncertain days. Building #support, connecting with communities, developing new services - the "story" in the #history in our collections.
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 8/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Research Plumbing new collections as part of #appraisal/#accessioning, prepping for exhibits or presentations - special collections folks like the deep dive.
April 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 8/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Research Plumbing new collections as part of #appraisal/#accessioning, prepping for exhibits or presentations - special collections folks like the deep dive.
PACSCL's Communication Committee welcomes you to the first in its series "I am a Library Worker" in honor of #NationalLibraryWeek (month, for us) featuring Sarah Newhouse from @sciencehistory.org
Read more at pacscl.org/iaalw_newhou...
Read more at pacscl.org/iaalw_newhou...
April 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
PACSCL's Communication Committee welcomes you to the first in its series "I am a Library Worker" in honor of #NationalLibraryWeek (month, for us) featuring Sarah Newhouse from @sciencehistory.org
Read more at pacscl.org/iaalw_newhou...
Read more at pacscl.org/iaalw_newhou...
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 6/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Reference We're in the hook-up business, matching users and sources in the heat of the moment.
(Image, Desk Set, 1957)
(Image, Desk Set, 1957)
April 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 6/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Reference We're in the hook-up business, matching users and sources in the heat of the moment.
(Image, Desk Set, 1957)
(Image, Desk Set, 1957)
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 5/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Supervision, of staff, student workers, interns, researchers. We guide, educate, and support.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision
April 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 5/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Supervision, of staff, student workers, interns, researchers. We guide, educate, and support.
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits #Cataloging #Supervision
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 3/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Exhibits - Making visible the voices and actions of people, past & present
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits
April 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#NationalLibraryWeek (month, dammit!) Day 3/Question of the Month: What does a #specialcollection worker do? #Exhibits - Making visible the voices and actions of people, past & present
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits
#Leadership #Processing #Exhibits
Sorry, but #NationalLibraryWeek is, for #PACSCL, #NationalLibraryMonth. The question of the month? What does a #specialcollection worker do? To start, we are leaders.
#Leadership
(Will Noel, PACSCL Leading Light, RIP)
#Leadership
(Will Noel, PACSCL Leading Light, RIP)
April 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Sorry, but #NationalLibraryWeek is, for #PACSCL, #NationalLibraryMonth. The question of the month? What does a #specialcollection worker do? To start, we are leaders.
#Leadership
(Will Noel, PACSCL Leading Light, RIP)
#Leadership
(Will Noel, PACSCL Leading Light, RIP)
Five smiling women stroll down Kentucky or Missouri Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ on their way to #ChickenBoneBeach. #BlackJoyandResilience #WomensHistoryMontj
March 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Five smiling women stroll down Kentucky or Missouri Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ on their way to #ChickenBoneBeach. #BlackJoyandResilience #WomensHistoryMontj