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Video Streaming Options at Emory

By Anne Marie McLean | August 3, 2020

Looking for ways to stream videos this fall? Current Emory students, faculty, and staff have access to a wide variety of streaming video resources, from documentaries to music to popular studio films. While not a comprehensive list, these are some of Emory’s most popular streaming services: Academic Video Online (AVON): Best for documentaries in history, […]

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Pitts Closed for Independence Day Weekend (Friday July 3–5)

By Anne Marie McLean | July 1, 2020

Pitts Theology Library will be closed from Thursday, July 2 at 2pm through Sunday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The Library will resume its current operations and services on Monday, July 6. Have a safe and pleasant holiday weekend!

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Pitts Theology Library COVID-19 Updates and Resources

By Anne Marie McLean | March 23, 2020

Pitts Theology Library continues to monitor the fluid COVID-19 outbreak and adjust its policies and services in line with recommendations from Emory University and health professionals. See below for updates and changes beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. Electronic Document DeliveryBeginning Monday, March 23, Pitts Theology Library is limiting service to scanning and delivery for sections […]

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Pitts Remote Learning Update

By Anne Marie McLean | March 13, 2020

Due to health concerns, Pitts Theology Library is now operating under modified policies (see below).   The library will continue its spring break hours into next week (Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5pm). Entry to the library is limited to Emory Card holders only to encourage social distancing per the university’s recommendations.  Reference services will be available remotely for […]

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Call for Applications- Kessler Collection Fellowship

By Richard Manly Adams | March 11, 2020

The Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection at Pitts Theology Library is excited to issue a call for applications for two virtual research fellowships (http://pitts.emory.edu/kesslerfellowship). We invite early-career scholars in Reformation and Early Modern studies, including ABD doctoral students, to apply now for this new opportunity. This fellowship does not require residency in Atlanta, but funds […]

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Take the Pitts Library Survey—Win Prizes!

By Anne Marie McLean | January 29, 2020

Pitts Theology Library is conducting its Annual Survey from January 21—February 10, 2020. This is your opportunity to let us know what you think about the facilities, collections, and services offered at the Pitts Theology Library. The results of this survey are helpful for the planning of future programming and offerings. Survey submissions are confidential, and the survey should only take […]

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Digital Scholarship Drop-In Hours

By Anne Marie McLean | September 9, 2019

Digital scholarship can take many forms, but is generally defined as the use of computers or digital methods to produce scholarship or enhance engagement with traditional scholarly works through digital platforms. Spencer Roberts, Systems and Digital Scholarship Librarian at Pitts, provides support for students and faculty who are interested in exploring and experimenting with digital […]

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Exhibition Opening: A Book More Precious Than Gold

By Anne Marie McLean | August 19, 2019

Books often tell stories that go far beyond their printed text. Explore these stories at Pitts’ new exhibition A Book More Precious than Gold: Reading the Printed Book Alongside Its Previous Owners and Readers curated by Dr. Armin Siedlecki and Dr. Ulrich Bubenheimer with Dr. Eric Moore. This exhibition will run until November 30, 2019 […]

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DiscoverE Changes, August 15 2019

By Anne Marie McLean | August 12, 2019

During the day on Thursday August 15, the Library will make some changes to DiscoverE; it’ll look a little different, as we work to make it easier for  users to find information they need. If you encounter something that’s not working normally in DiscoverE, please contact coreserviceshelp [at] emory [dot] edu.  If you have a […]

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Welcome, Candler Class of 2022!

By Anne Marie McLean | August 12, 2019

Are you an incoming Candler student? Make space in your orientation week to take a library tour, where you will learn your way around as well as get started practicing with the tools of research (and you may even win some prizes!). Guided tours are available on Tuesday afternoon during pre-orientation and on Friday afternoon after the […]

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