PACSCLDec 8

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!

PACSCLSep 29

#PACSCL created the #NoelPrize to honor the legacy - and the sense of humor - of William G. Noel, Ph.D., prior PACSCL Chair and champion of open access.

Twelve applicants submitted brilliant projects for consideration! Who will take home the giant Popcorn Bucket of Awesomeness? The winner will be announced on 10/1.

PACSCLSep 8, 2025
Princeton U. libraries hosted an undergrad intern on behalf of #PACSCL who LOVED her experience. She completed an impressive # of projects, including writing blogs and participating in an interview with PUL's Communications Office. A sample: https://universityarchives.princeton.edu/2025/08/1827-burn-book/
1827 Burn Book

In 1827, someone at the College of New Jersey—now named Princeton University—had a bone to pick. 

University Archives
PACSCLApr 1, 2025

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)

PACSCLMar 14, 2025
Today, #PACSCL's Managing Director celebrates - wait, counting is happening - 38 years of becoming a Mrs. But since no one ever refers to the MD as "Mrs." the MD is not invisible.
PACSCLMar 11, 2025
Did you know that #PACSCL has a Harmful Language Working Group? Open to staff at member institutions as well as other interested folks. Learn more at https://pacscl.org/what-we-do/for-members/volunteer/harmfullanguage/
Harmful Language Working Group – PACSCL

PACSCLMar 5, 2025
In 2023, w/ $$ from the #SAAFoundation, #PACSCL conducted a harmful language audit of over 11,000 finding aids in the https://findingaids.library.upenn.edu/ (a product of PACSCL #HiddenCollections grants). Apropos of the times, we'll look at some dubious words over the coming days.
Philadelphia Area Archives

PACSCLJan 31, 2024
#PACSCL's heart now beats in sync with the one at its newest member, @TheFranklin! Welcome to the Franklin Institute as PACSCL's 38th member! Read more at: https://pacscl.org/pacscl-welcomes-the-franklin-institute
PACSCL Welcomes The Franklin Institute – PACSCL