October 21st through 25th is Open Access Week, a global event now entering its tenth year! OA Week is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access (freely available, digital, online information) and to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire…
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Theological Libraries Month at Pitts
October is Theological Libraries Month (TLM), celebrated to increase awareness of the importance and value of libraries serving theology and religious studies programs through communications and activities for faculty, administrators, staff, and students. This year, the theme for TLM is “Creating Constellations: Connecting the World Through Scholarly Communication & the Digital Humanities.” This theme addresses the changing landscape of…
Kessler in 4K: Building a Collection of Reformation History
Are you curious about what a donation to the Kessler in 4K campaign might support? Each year the Richard C. Kessler Collection adds dozens of rare and unique items to Pitts’ rare book and archival holdings, but we are excited to make the 4,000th one of our most significant additions in recent years! As an…
Fall Break Library Hours & Closures
It’s hard to believe that Fall Break at Candler is just around the corner! Please note that Pitts Theology Library will have adjusted hours during the short intercession: Saturday, October 9: CLOSED Sunday, October 10: CLOSED Monday, October 11: 7:30am–5pm Tuesday, October 12: 7:30am–5pm Normal library hours will resume Wednesday, October 13th. Find all library…
Remembering John August Swanson
Recently, a dear friend of Pitts Theology Library passed away. John August Swanson, whose artwork graces the walls of Pitts Theology Library and Candler School of Theology, was 83 years old. In 2008, Candler became a home for Swanson’s artwork when it put on permanent display more than 50 pieces of Swanson’s prints and paintings….