University of Pittsburgh Library System

Martha Mantilla’s interests in books and culture moved her from her roots in Colombia to destinations all around the world, and eventually to a long career as the librarian of the Eduardo Lozano Latin American Collection at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Join curator Victoria LaFave, University of Pittsburgh Department of Theatre Arts PhD candidate, about the exhibit "Consulming Divas: Legacies of Fan Culture in American Theatre" on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Noon. Who is your favorite celebrity – for better or worse? Are you consuming their art, or have you gone a step further by following them on social media? We might think contemporary fan culture is a unique phenomenon with the creation of social media and ...more

Join us from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in the Archives & Special Collections Exhibit Gallery, located on the 3rd floor of Hillman Library for an exploration of the content inherent in toys, books, and accessories for materials like Barbie, American Girl, and G.I. Joe as well as cloth, porcelain, and wooden dolls. Perspectives on race, gender, class, ethnicity, politics, and religion may be evident. The panelists will also discuss how such elements are built into performative play ...more

Join us on Friday, November 15, 2024 for The University of Pittsburgh Library System's Annual Audubon Day! At 10 a.m., Sean Morrissey will present Collaboration and Process: Producing the Birds of America. Followed by Birds and Conservation presented by the National Aviary with a LIVE BIRD at noon! Audubon prints will on display, as well as Text & conText will have some other bird-related hands-on fun!

Join us at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) for a GIS Day celebration on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024. The theme of the event is Sustainable Communities and Technologies and will be hosted in CMU’s Cohon University Center. Register to attend the event. The event is all day and in-person.