PACSCL and its member institutions are recognized globally for the depth and broad accessibility of their unique materials, and make the Greater Philadelphia area a preeminent center for engagement with special collections
Black Joy & Resilience
BJ&R, a planning grant funded by the National Historical Publications & Records Commission, documents the creation of a new vocabulary to describe Black history and experience in the greater Philadelphia area.
Chronicling and Preserving
Greater Philadelphia’s History
Born out of the conviction that the extraordinary collections of Philadelphia area libraries deserved greater visibility and broader support, sixteen institutions came together in 1985 to create PACSCL as an informal cooperative group. Incorporated in 1993, PACSCL’s 37 member institutions work to tell the stories of Philadelphia, its institutions, and its people.