After 32 years of service, Fesseha Nega is retiring from the Cataloging Department at Pitts Theology Library. First hired in May 1989, Fesseha has been the longest serving staff member of the Theology Library. He has served under 3 Library Directors (Channing Jeschke, Pat Graham, Bo Adams), 4 Seminary Deans (James Waits, Kevin LaGree, Russ…
Library Privileges Post-Pitts!
Congratulations to all Candler and Emory graduates on behalf of the Pitts Theology Library staff! It’s been a joy to watch your academic journeys unfold in and outside of the library. Did you know that you can still count on Emory Libraries for research support and free resources as you leave campus and embark on…
Summer Policy Updates
Pitts is proud to have remained open throughout this challenging academic year, thanks to our tremendous staff working to provide patrons the resources and support they need, safely and sustainably. We are excited to update our policies to make access to the library even easier, while reminding all of patrons to continue to adhere to…
Faculty Library Acquisitions for 2021
Each year, Pitts Theology Library purchases a book or manuscript item to honor the contributions that retiring faculty members have made to the Candler School of Theology community. The acquisition of these materials are intentional and relate to the faculty member’s area of scholarship. Pitts Theology Library first joins the entire Emory University community in…
Pitts Theology Library Inaugural Student Research Award Winner: Brianna Alexis Heath
Pitts Theology Library congratulates Candler MTS student Brianna Alexis Heath as the recipient of the inaugural Pitts Theology Library Student Research Award! This award acknowledges her submitted essay, “Frenzied H(e)avens: African American Post Exilic Realities in J’Sun Howard’s ‘aMoratorium.’” The award committee judged this essay to be the best demonstration of creativity in research, maturity…
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…
Pitts Scholars Program 2021-22
Pitts Theology Library is excited to announce a renewed Pitts Scholars Program for the 2021–2022 academic year! We invite students interested in exploring theological vocation outside of traditional ecclesial and academic contexts to apply. In this program, students will develop skills relevant to their vocational and theological education as they discern the role of libraries in…
National Student Employment Week: Recognizing Student Workers at Pitts
This week colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of student employees! National Student Employment Week is April 12 – April 18, 2021, and Pitts Theology Library employs over thirty graduate and undergraduate students during the school year in various positions. Student assistants learn a wide range of skills, such as cataloging new…
Illustrated Bible Donated to Pitts as a Memorial
In a year marked by loss, whether due to COVID-19 or any other number of tragedies, finding a way to honor love ones who have passed has been painfully difficult for many. One way that Karen Kasan chose to commemorate the life of her beloved brother, Kenneth Andrew Kasan, was to give. Among Kenneth’s personal…
Easter Holiday Library Hours
Pitts Theology Library will be closed on Good Friday, April 2nd. Pitts’ operations and services will resume on Monday, April 5th, at 9am. In the meantime, check out the library’s Worship for Easter Resources Research Guide, and have a safe and happy Easter season!
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