Lynda Kellam
Leader of the Research Data and Digital Scholarship team at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries and a founding organizer of the Data Rescue Project involved in Save Our Signs.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 46min
A Massive Archiving Effort at National Parks (with Jenny McBurney and Lynda Kellam)
Join Jenny McBurney, a government publications librarian, and Lynda Kellam, leader of the research data team at Penn, as they dive into their crowd-sourced project, Save Our Signs. They discuss the alarming threat to national park signage posed by a recent executive order, which could erase vital historical context. Their efforts have led to the collection of over 10,000 images from more than 300 parks. The duo reflects on the importance of preserving these signs, emphasizing their role in community history and public engagement.
Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 15min
Campus podcast: University libraries – and librarians – that are leading the change
Lynda Kellam, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship at the University of Pennsylvania, and David Green, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Worcester, delve into the evolving role of university libraries. They discuss the Data Rescue Project's efforts to protect essential public data and how The Hive serves as a community-centric model, blending library and public services. Their insights highlight the growing importance of libraries as hubs for educational innovation, digital stewardship, and community engagement in a data-driven world.
