Pitts Theology Library acquired a major collection of rare books from the United Methodist Publishing House. Included in this acquisition was a copy of Charles Wesley’s Hymns and Sacred Poems in Two Volumes, vol. 1 (Bristol: 1749). In December of 1748, Wesley started raising support to publish this hymnbook on a subscription basis. The first person…
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Fall 2021 Pitts Weekly Workshops
Beginning your career in seminary comes with a handful of questions: What books should I buy? How do I cite resources in my papers? Where do I find books in the library catalog? Luckily, Pitts Reference Librarians have all the answers! Join us this semester every Wednesday during September from 1-2pm in CST 368 for…
Accessing Pitts Theology Library, Fall 2021
As we begin the Fall semester at Emory University, the staff of Pitts Theology Library is excited to welcome more people into the building and provide greater access to the library’s resources. However, we continue to balance this desire for access with the challenging and changing public health situation. Below is a summary of our…
Don’t Find a Book by its Cover
In specialized collections like that of Pitts Theology Library, we often recognize resources from their place on the shelf, size, or color. Titles, however, frequently get lost in the mix of the technical vocabulary, special characters, and foreign languages making the recollection of specific resources a challenge during a semester or years’ worth of reading. It can be tough to remember the title and author of a book…
Love Data Week 2021 @ Pitts
February 8th through the 12th is International Love Data Week, which carries the theme “Data: Delivering a Better Future” for 2021. When Covid-19 limited access to physical resources in the building, staff at Pitts Theology Library jumped into action to support remote research and learning across the university. Reserves Specialist Liz Miller, Interlibrary Loan and…
Pitts from a Distance: Spring 2021 Policies & Updates
Is the premier theological library in North America be open this Spring? Absolutely, and in several ways. First, of course, the library is always open to all patrons through its online research guides, reference support over email and live chat at pitts.emory.edu/ask, and the thousands of electronic resources available through the Pitts website. But this…
Deciphering a 444 year-old Image in the Collection
This past week, Pitts librarians embarked on a research blitz to explain an image found in one of our rare books. Pitts owns a first edition of a 1577 history of the Italian city of Turin, written by Emanuele Filiberto Pingone (1525-1582). The book is richly illustrated with images depicting the history of the city…
Pitts Holiday Updates
The holiday season is upon us, and Pitts Theology Library will be modifying its services and hours as the campus quiets down for the winter recess. Please find updates below, and don’t hesitate to contact pitts.emory.edu/ask with questions or concerns! Library AccessIn light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation and recommendations from health professionals, Pitts will…
Library Services for Finals and Term Papers
As hard as it may be to believe, the end of the Fall 2020 semester is on the horizon! As you turn toward final exams, research term papers, and finalize thesis topics, we at Pitts wish you the best of luck! Below are some reminders about library usage. Library Space Students who are approved to…
Theological Libraries Month 2020
October is Theological Libraries Month, 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. As Pitts Theology Library joined Emory and universities around the globe in the shift to remote research and learning in response to the…
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