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requests) will not be available during the University winter recess from
December 18 - January 3.


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SPOTLIGHT ON…


OUR E-JOURNAL PUBLISHING PROGRAM!

Did you know we publish more than 40 scholarly, peer-reviewed Open Access online
journals? Why? To make scholarship freely available globally. Recently, we
partnered with the University Honors College to launch the inaugural online
issue of the Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review. Learn more about ULS publishing
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NEWS


WTAE TV TAKES A LOOK INSIDE THE ROMERO ARCHIVE

See our Horror Studies Collection Coordinator give WTAE TV a tour of the Romero
Archive!



CONVERSATION WITH EVAN LAINE ON HIS BOOK: ARLEN SPECTER: SCANDALS, CONSPIRACIES,
AND CRISIS IN FOCUS

Arlen Specter Center, Paul J. Gutman Library and the University of Pittsburgh
Library System present a Conversation with Evan Laine on his Book: Arlen
Specter: Scandals, Conspiracies, and Crisis in Focus



ANDREY AVINOFF: FANTASTIC VISIONS

This exhibition at the University Art Gallery explores the life and art of
Andrey Avinoff (1884-1949), the émigré artist, scientist, professor, and museum
director whose scholarly rigor and flamboyant creativity left an indelible mark
on Pittsburgh’s cultural landscape. Presented in collaboration with the
University Library System, the exhibition will span displays at the University
Art Gallery and the Hillman Library.




WE HAVE ACQUIRED THE DR. FREDDIE FU ARCHIVES

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of the papers of Dr. Freddie Fu,
noted orthopaedic surgeon and a leader in the field of sports medicine.




MEET FRIEND OF THE LIBRARY AND LIBRARY BOARD OF VISITORS MEMBER BRIAN
WONGCHAOWART

Brian has generously supported the Archival Scholars Research award and the
renovated ground floor of Hillman Media Labs.

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EVENTS & WORKSHOPS


UPCOMING EVENTS

Title:ETD Workshop OnlineDate:Tuesday, January 17, 2023Time:11:00am -
12:00pmPresenter:John
FudrowLocation:Online/WebinarCampus:PittsburghCategories:ETD Workshops,
WorkshopsRegistration:Registration is required for this event.Description:

Learn how to format your thesis or dissertation using the University’s Microsoft
Word template. We’ll also cover converting the finished Word document to PDF and
submitting it for review.

Title:Introduction to Digital Humanities (Online)Date:Thursday, January 19,
2023Time:12:00pm - 1:30pmPresenter:Tyrica Terry
KapralLocation:Online/WebinarCategories:Digital Humanities Toolkit, Digital
Scholarship Workshop, Online / Webinar, WorkshopsRegistration:Registration is
required for this event.Description:

This workshop will introduce the field of Digital Humanities (DH), including
principles for approaching DH, research activities and competencies in DH, and
common methods and tools. Participants will also explore highlighted DH projects
based on their interests. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of DH
and resources for teaching, learning, and engaging in the field. 

Can't make it to this workshop? You can always contact us for help, stop by
our Drop-In Hours, check out our instructional content, or schedule an
instruction session for a class or group.

This workshop is part of our Digital Humanities Toolkit Series.

Title:Data Visualization Best Practices, Including Introduction to Tableau
Public (Online)Date:Friday, January 20, 2023Time:2:00pm -
3:30pmPresenter:Dominic Bordelon; Boris
MichevLocation:Online/WebinarCategories:Dealing with Data, Digital Humanities
Toolkit, Digital Scholarship Workshop, Online / Webinar,
WorkshopsRegistration:Registration is required for this event.Description:

Effective data visualization is vital for communicating your research and making
an impact. This presentation has two parts. In Part I, we present recommended
conceptual practices and rules-of-thumb, with specific examples. Part II is a
hands-on exercise using Tableau Public, a free data visualization tool that can
be used to create interactive graphs, dashboards, maps, and tables from
virtually any data. 

Can't make it to this workshop? You can always contact us for help, stop by
our Drop-In Hours, check out our instructional content, or schedule an
instruction session for a class or group.

This workshop is part of our Dealing with Data Series.

 

Title:Introduction to 3D Scanning (On Campus)Date:Wednesday, January 25,
2023Time:1:00pm - 2:30pmPresenter:Dan KapleCampus:PittsburghCategories:Digital
Creation, Digital Humanities Toolkit, Digital Scholarship Workshop, Online /
Webinar, WorkshopsRegistration:Registration is required for this
event.Description:

This interactive workshop will cover the basics of 3D scanning and model
editing. Participants will gain the necessary skills in the use of the Open
Lab’s 3D scanner, as well as an understanding of the requirements for both
digital and physical output.

Can't make it to this workshop? You can always contact us with your questions
about this and other digital scholarship topics.

This workshop is part of our Digital Creation Series.

This workshop is part of our Digital Humanities Toolkit Series.

Title:Introduction to ArcGIS StoryMaps (Online)Date:Friday, January 27,
2023Time:12:00pm - 1:30pmPresenter:Boris MichevCategories:Digital Humanities
Toolkit, Digital Scholarship Workshop, Navigating Digital Cartography , Online /
Webinar, WorkshopsRegistration:Registration is required for this
event.Description:

ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based story-authoring application using the ArcGIS
platform that enables you to share your maps in the context of narrative text
and other multimedia content. You can author, manage, and publish stories that
can include maps, narrative text, lists, images, videos, embedded items, and
other media. This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the process of
creating your first Story Map.

Can't make it to this workshop? You can always contact us for help, stop by
our Drop-In Hours, check out our instructional content, or schedule an
instruction session for a class or group.

This workshop is part of our Navigating Digital Cartography Series.

This workshop is part of our Digital Humanities Toolkit Series.

Title:ETD Workshop OnlineDate:Monday, January 30, 2023Time:4:00pm -
5:00pmPresenter:John
FudrowLocation:Online/WebinarCampus:PittsburghCategories:ETD Workshops,
WorkshopsRegistration:Registration is required for this event.Description:

Learn how to format your thesis or dissertation using the University’s Microsoft
Word template. We’ll also cover converting the finished Word document to PDF and
submitting it for review.

Title:EndNote Basics WorkshopDate:Tuesday, January 31, 2023Time:3:00pm -
4:00pmPresenter:Carlos
PeñaLocation:Online/WebinarCampus:PittsburghCategories:Citation Management
Tools, Research, Teaching, and Learning, WorkshopsRegistration:Registration is
required for this event.Description:

This introduction to EndNote reference management software will cover creating
an account, building a personal library, and using EndNote to create citations
and bibliographies. Time will be available for individual questions and practice
after the session, which will focus on the latest version, EndNote 20.

To maximize your learning, please consider downloading the EndNote
software before the session. Zoom access information will be sent to registered
participants in advance. 

This workshop may be canceled if fewer than five people register.

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EXHIBITS


TODAY'S EVENTS

Title:Highlights from the University Library System's Distinctive
CollectionsDate:Monday, January 2, 2023Time:All Day Event Location:Hillman
Library, 3rd Floor Exhibit CasesCampus:PittsburghDescription:

Highlights from the University Library System's Distinctive Collections
showcases original archival materials and high-quality reproductions from ULS
Distinctive Collection areas Archives & Special Collections, Center for American
Music, Theodore M. Finney Music Library, and Frick Fine Arts Library. Visitors
can examine Japanese woodblock prints by artists such as Tsukioka Kōgyo, view
early recording devices such as an Edison tinfoil cylinder, and learn about Dr.
Jean Hamilton Walls, the first African American woman to graduate from the
University. Other materials on display include items from horror director George
A. Romero's archives, artists' books, political pamphlets and campaign ephemera,
records of Pittsburgh's theatre history, selections from New York Times
best-selling author Bebe Moore Campbell's Papers, rare books, selections from
the August Wilson Archive, and work from locally born pianists and composers
Erroll Garner and Ethelbert Nevin.

To view a more detailed description of exhibits currently on display, visit our
Archives & Special Collections Exhibits webpage! 



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Hillman Library Closed Archives & Special Collections (Hillman) Closed Digital
Stewardship Lab Closed Media Services (Equipment & Stark Media) Closed Open Lab
at Hillman Closed Saxbys at The Cup & Chaucer Café – Text & conText Lab Closed
Archives & Special Collections (Thomas Blvd) Closed Barco Law Library (Law
School Students & Faculty Only) Closed Bevier Engineering Library Closed Center
for American Music Library Closed Finney Music Library Closed Frick Fine Arts
Library Closed Falk Library (HSLS) Closed Bradford Campus: Hanley Library Closed
Greensburg Campus: Millstein Library Closed Johnstown Campus: Owen Library
Closed Titusville Campus: Haskell Library Closed

 

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