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Last week, we gathered in Charlotte for the first stop in DPLA’s national Roundtable series. We explored how libraries, community archives, and partners can work together to preserve language, history, and culture for future generations. Thank you, Charlotte—next up: Seattle!

Ever think: “I have thousands of items in Wikimedia Commons—what now?” Our Wikipedia for Cultural Heritage workshop series continues this Thursday, Oct. 9. We’ll explore how to get the most out of your uploads on Wikimedia Commons. Learn more at: ow.ly/fgAs50X6acv

Today marks 68 years since the USSR launched Sputnik, the world’s first satellite, igniting the Space Race. Our Race to the Moon exhibition captures a moment of global tension, high ambition, and high curiosity. Explore the exhibit: dp.la/exhibitions/ra…

Just eight days left to RSVP for the DPLA Network Summit! Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of our work. 👉 RSVP here: ow.ly/4Gc550X69V7

We are honored to be a hub for current students and educators, life long learners, genealogists, scholarly researchers and developers. Head over to our site to begin exploring your interests! ow.ly/WgVF50U2xyw

Joined by a shared mission to provide equitable access to digital content, DPLA & @Palacelib work to ensure readers across the US have access to thousands of book titles. Download & access the Palace Bookshelf via The Banned Book Club website. thebannedbookclub.info

Have you heard the news?! The Banned Book Club is now available nation-wide! Micah May, Director of Ebook Services, wrote a blog for our partners at @UABookBans on DPLA's commitment to guaranteeing #FreedomToRead and the importance of nationwide access. uniteagainstbookbans.org/banned_book_cl…

Wondering what the future of AI means for our libraries? Check out our latest post from @uw_ischool Assistant Professor @lee_bcg. dp.la/news/ai-public…

TONIGHT! Join us at 8:00pm ET for the Banned Book Club Teen Discussion Group! Come chat with fellow teens from across the United States about books that have faced challenges and bans. Join here: bit.ly/BannedBooksDis…

Join us on 10/23 at 8pm for the #BannedBookClub Teen Discussion Group! Chat with fellow teens from across the United States about books that have faced challenges and bans. We can’t wait to see you there! Join here: ow.ly/qjV850TOIgA

Today! Join us at 1:00pm ET for our free webinar - “Does Digital Ownership Matter For Libraries?” with our Collaborating For Access partners COSLA and ReadersFirst. Register: ow.ly/zkj650TMa8S

Join us tomorrow, October 16 at 1:00pm ET, DPLA will host a free webinar - “Does Digital Ownership Matter For Libraries?” with our Collaborating For Access partners COSLA and ReadersFirst. Register: ow.ly/PZYV50TMaa8

Our exhibitions are a great way to explore history in a fresh & interactive way & dive into topics you may have missed in history class. 📸 Construction work on the Erie Canal in Scotia, NY. 1820 - 1929 Explore the exhibitions: ow.ly/Eonw50TCG4m

Join us on October 23 at 8:00pm ET for the Banned Book Club Teen Discussion Group! Hosted in collaboration with Oceanside Library, this virtual discussion on Banned Books in America is a perfect way to celebrate #FreedomToRead. Join here: bit.ly/BannedBooksDis…

Join us next Wednesday, October 16 at 1:00pm ET for our free webinar, “Does Digital Ownership Matter for Libraries?” We encourage you to join this timely discussion about systems of ownership, libraries and publishers. Register: lnkd.in/ghpMKacP

In past weeks, DPLA has featured a different #BannedBook across our social media platforms each Wednesday. These books, selected by members of DPLA’s Curation Corps Librarians, have all faced recent book bans. Check out our curation of Banned Books: ebooks.dp.la/banned-book-of…

#OnThisDay in 1913, Ford engineers debuted the moving assembly line. This was the first time all major components of the Model T were assembled using this technique. 📸 ‘Ford Motor Company Model T Assembly Line’ 1913

On Wednesday, October 16 at 1:00pm ET, DPLA will host a free webinar - “Does Digital Ownership Matter For Libraries?” with our Collaborating For Access partners COSLA and ReadersFirst. Register: lnkd.in/ghpMKacP

Today, @IndyMayorJoe declared Oct. 4, 2024 “Wikipedia Day”, recognizing Wikipedia as the most well-read reference work in the world. We are honored to partner with @state_library and the City of Indianapolis to acknowledge and celebrate the open knowledge movement.