As Emory students and faculty transition to remote learning, Pitts introduces two new mini-series on social media to keep you updated on library resources. First, every weekday Pitts will highlight a Daily Digital Resource to support online research for current Emory students, faculty, and staff! Follow the library on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to learn…
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Holiday Closings: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Pitts is closed Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Did you know that Pitts has a variety of primary source holdings from Dr. King himself? In the spring of 2019, the library was delighted to discover several letters of correspondence between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Professor Claude Thompson,…
Spring Semester Library Hours
Winter break has come and gone, and starting Monday, January 13, 2020, the library will move to Spring Semester Hours. Please see below for all hours, closings, and exceptions: Spring Session 2020 (Jan. 13–May 11)Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pmFriday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pmSaturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday: 2:00 pm –…
New Search: Reference and Instruction Librarian
Pitts is excited to launch a search for a full time Reference and Instruction Librarian! Reporting to the Director of the Library, the Reference and Instruction Librarian (RIL) will staff the reference desk for 15-18 hours per week during regular semester, coordinate the desk schedule, and help lead orientation for all new students at Candler…
Workshop: Zotero
Don’t miss this week’s workshop, which will introduce you to the free citation management tool Zotero! Zotero is used by many Candler students and faculty use to keep track of resources, take notes, and generate citations. This workshop is appropriate if you have not yet used Zotero, or need a refresher in the basic features of…
Fall Semester Weekly Workshops
As the academic year begins, Pitts’ Weekly Workshops are back to enhance your career at Candler! Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00–12:50 pm in RARB 250 for interactive instructional sessions and a free lunch for the first 10 registered! We will be exploring a range of topics this term – everything from research…
Luther Handwriting Discovery!
A three line inscription on the title page of a 1520 pamphlet from the Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection (pictured above) was recently identified by the German Church Historian Ulrich Bubenheimer as being in the hand of Martin Luther himself! The author of the pamphlet–a fictitious dialogue critical of Pope Leo X’s bull that threatened…
Planning for End of Semester Projects
This is a good time to make sure you have all the materials you’ll need for your final papers and projects. To help you make the most of your time, we suggest the following: 1. Schedule a research consultation with one of Pitts’ Research Librarians for suggestions regarding sources and search strategies for your topics…
Research Boot Camp at Pitts Theology Library
What is a Research Boot Camp? In short, it’s a day dedicated to moving you ahead in your individual research projects. Research Boot Camp goals include: Setting aside the time needed to make progress on your research goals Increasing awareness of your own research and writing process through the use of logs and journals Consulting…
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