Beyond Books and Screens

From student projects to Philly’s concert stages, Penn alum Shelton Mercer turned his passion for VR and film into a creative career with roots in the Penn Libraries' Vitale Digital Media Lab.

Christine and Tex crafted a mechanical book for Dot Porter’s The Movement of Books exhibit, showcasing their collaboration and creativity. The exhibit runs from August 30 to December 13, 2024.

A cyanotype workshop at the Button statue at Penn, giving participants the chance to create prints and tote bags using this historic photographic process.

Explore the magic of Super 8 film at Vitale Digital Media Lab. Learn how we digitized old movie reels, bringing Philadelphia's past to life and offering Penn Library users the chance to revive their own memories.

Discover how Penn's Vitale Digital Media Lab, Penn faculty, and PSTV are empowering Philadelphia high school students to create impactful films through a year-long collaborative program.

As a participant in the Mechanical Flipbooks workshop hosted by Vitale Digital Media Lab, I embarked on an expedition of creativity and discovery.

This blog utilizes ChatGPT as a key example to delve into the underlying logic behind all AI systems.

Get that retro look in your photography when you borrow from our new collection of vintage digital cameras at the Vitale Digital Media Lab.