Summer Reading

Summer is a great time to explore a new topic, move deeper into a topic of interest, kick back with a good novel, or prepare for the coming year.  Here are a few books that Pitts Theology Library staff members have recently read and enjoyed.  We’d love to hear about your recommendations in the comments!…

New Microfilm Scanner at Pitts

Even in our digital age, a lot of library material exists as microfilm and microfiche. Now, this material is even more accessible than ever. This past month, the Pitts Theology Library purchased a ScanPro 3000 microfilm scanner. This machine allows patrons to view, enhance, print, and scan (to email or flash drive) microfilm and microfiche. It…

Memorial Day

Pitts Theology Library will be closed this Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. The library will re-open at 7:30 am on Tuesday, May 26. Full library hours are available here. Have a great weekend!

Easy access to journal articles with your mobile device: BrowZine

With the move of journals to electronic formats, the tradition of browsing journals has become harder to enjoy; BrowZine, as its name indicates, aims to make electronic journal content more browsing-friendly and easily readable on electronic devices. BrowZine is an app freely available for iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, Android tablets and phones, and Kindle fires….

Congratulations to Spring 2015 Graduates!

The staff of Pitts Theology Library would like to congratulate all 2015 Emory graduates for your accomplishments! We’d also like to remind you that you can continue to access the ATLA Religion database and a few other select databases by signing up for an account with the Emory Alumni Association.  If you will be in…

Summer Hours

The Pitts Theology Library’s summer hours begin on Wednesday, May 6 and are as follows: May 6 – July 12: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm; July 13 – August 7: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm; August 10 – 25: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. The library will be closed on weekends, and on…

Research Consultations

Do you have research papers due at the end of term? Do you want to find the best sources for your topic? Schedule a research consultation! Our reference librarians will work with you individually or in a small group to help you find the best strategies and sources for your research project. To book an…

Reference Assistance

Would you like to save time, learn about helpful tools and resources, or find the best sources for your assignments? Contact a reference librarian! We are available by phone (404.727.0645), chat (http://pitts.emory.libanswers.com), and email, and are available at the reference desk from 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday. We look forward to speaking…

Easter Hours

Pitts Theology Library will be closed from Friday, April 3 until Sunday, April 5, for Good Friday and the Easter weekend. The library will re-open at 7:30 AM on Monday, April 6.

Journeys of Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton (1915-1968), a Trappist monk and influential Catholic writer, was born 100 years ago, on January 31, 1915. Pitts Theology Library is marking the occasion by opening an exhibit celebrating the life and literary achievement of Merton. The exhibit, entitled “Journeys of Thomas Merton,” will both tell the story of Merton’s life and demonstrate…