As Pitts looks forward to 2022, we took a moment to see which of our 640,000+ books were most popular with our patrons in 2021. Below is a list of the books that were checked out more than any others this year (our reference and circulation teams guessed all 5 before we even compiled the…
Monthly Archives: December 2021
Pitts Winter Intercession Hours
Tomorrow final exams for the Fall 2021 come to a close—and with a semester’s worth of hard work comes a well deserved break! Starting Wednesday, December 15th, Pitts enters its shortened winter intercession hours: December 14–17: 7:30am–5pm December 18–19: Closed December 20–23: 7:30am–5pm December 24–January 3, 2022: Closed Find full listings of open hours and…
Ann McShane Elected to Leadership in the Visual Resources Association
Pitts is excited to announce that Ann McShane, Pitts’ Digital Asset Librarian, has been elected as Treasurer of the Visual Resources Association (VRA). VRA is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to furthering research and education in the field of image management within the educational, cultural heritage, and commercial environments. The VRA Treasurer is responsible for the…
Finals at Pitts: Fall 2021
As we approach the end of the Fall Semester, Pitts Theology Library staff wish you well on your upcoming work and invite you to rely on library spaces and resources to help you do your best. Finals bring a few changes to our practices and policies, which are designed to help you succeed. Please be…
Annual Pitts Book Tree 2021
December brings colder weather, final exams, and one of the great Pitts Theology Library traditions—the annual Pitts Book Tree! Pitts staff use books that are designated for our Spring book sale to construct the tree, which seems to get bigger (and more symmetrical) each year. Check out this year’s creation on the main entry level…