Posts By: Anne Marie McLean

Pitts Theology Library Student Research Award Winner: Chris RayAlexander

Pitts Theology Library congratulates Candler MDiv student Chris RayAlexander as the recipient of the annual Pitts Theology Library Student Research Award! Chris was selected for his submitted essay, “Power up for Grabs: The Rod of Iron, Muscular Christianity, and Formal Whiteness.” The Pitts award committee judged this essay to be the best demonstration of creativity…

Finals at Pitts: Spring 2022

As we approach the end of the Spring 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…

New 30 Day Display: Sarah Wesley Correspondence & Poetry

Pitts’ new window to its world renowned collection of rare books and archives, the 30 Day Display, has changed faces for April! Housed on the main entry level of the library, the 30 Day Display highlights a new rare book or archival item every month, complete with a state-of-the-art, customized exhibition case and digital display….

Women Leaders of the Reformation: Final Spring Kessler Conversation

Many are accustomed to studying and celebrating the big personalities of the Protestant Reformation. Far too often those are only the male personalities, and we overlook contributions women made to the renewal of the church. This semester, Pitts Theology Library invited three leading Reformation scholars to uncover and share with us stories and voices of…

Pitts Reveals 4,000th Addition to Kessler Collection

Over the past few weeks, speculation has been abound regarding the identity of Pitts 4,000th addition to the Richard C. Kessler Collection, following the overwhelming success of Kessler in 4K fundraising campaign. Pitts is thrilled to reveal that the wait is over; the 4,000th item has arrived from a partner in Germany, and it is…

Spring Break Library Hours

Pitts Theology Library will be operating under shortened hours during Candler and Emory University’s Spring Break: March 5-6: CLOSED March 7-11: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm March 12-13: CLOSED Need additional study space? Click here to view all Emory library hours. Have a wonderful Spring Break!  

Pitts’ New 30 Day Display

Pitts is thrilled to launch a new window to its world renowned collection of rare books and archives, the 30 Day Display! Housed on the main entry level of the library, the 30 Day Display highlights a new rare book or archival item every month, complete with a state-of-the-art, customized exhibition case and digital display….

Pitts’ Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale

Pitts’ Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale returns this year bigger and better than ever! Due to popular demand, this year’s book sale will take place over the period of two days, giving you all the time you need to build your own theological library:   DATES Tuesday March 1, 2022: 8am-11am (Emory Card…

Pitts Weekly Workshops: Spring 2022

Pitts’ Weekly Workshops start this week! Join reference librarians Wednesdays from 12-1pm in CST 369 for sessions designed to guarantee your academic success at Candler and beyond. Workshops are free, but registration is required at pitts.emory.edu/ww.  Searching SuccessfullyFebruary 9, 2022 | 12pm ESTCome learn how to best use the new and improved library search engine….

Return from Remote Learning at Pitts

On behalf of the team at Pitts, we wish a warm welcome back to students, faculty, and staff as they return to campus after a period of remote learning! We hope you visit the library and make use of its collections, services, and spaces for the remainder of the spring semester. Please note a few…