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Getting the Most out of AI

Navigating Pitt's AI Resources for Research & Learning

Discover the AI tools available to the Pitt community and learn which ones best fit your needs. This workshop covers the strengths and limitations of each tool to support research and learning, helping you choose the right options and create an effective plan for using them.

Creating a Personal Research & Learning Assistant: Writing Effective Prompts

Anyone can use an AI tool, but maximizing its potential for personalized learning takes some skills and forethought. Learn strategies for writing effective prompts by using personas, context, and references to improve idea generation and boost the usefulness of AI responses.

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Library Space Use Study in Progress

From February 9 - April 29 , Hillman Library is conducting a study to understand how the recently renovated spaces are being used and how well they support student needs. During regular library hours, trained student observers may be present in public areas of the library. They will quietly record general information such as space occupancy, types of activities, and use of furniture or amenities....more

Announcing Rudolf Carnap Digital: Unlocking the Complete Works of a Philosophical Giant

The ULS is a partner in the creation of a comprehensive digital critical edition of the complete works of Rudolf Carnap (1891-1970), a pioneer of Analytic Philosophy and a key figure in the Vienna Circle, profoundly shaped 20th-century thought. This 25-year €400,000-per year funded international collaboration affirms Pitt’s role as a global leader in philosophical scholarship...more

Jazz Artist and Scholar Bill Cole Donates Archive to the University of Pittsburgh Library System

The ULS is pleased to announce the acquisition of the archive of Bill Cole, a jazz musician, ethnomusicologist, educator, author, and composer known for his use of non-western instruments....more

Data & Maps: Visualizing Pitt Research Exhibition

In celebration of the 2026 Love Data week, the Urban Studies Program and the ULS organized an original map creation competition. You can explore the dynamic intersection of information and geography in the exhibit on the second floor of Hillman Library revealing how charts, themes, and interactive layers transform raw numbers into compelling stories, guiding visitors through various themes and trends....more

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Is That a Book? Creating Beyond the Traditional

What’s an artist’s book? It is a form of creative expression that may mimic, challenge, or reimagine our customary idea of a book. After investigating a selection of unique and imaginative examples at the Frick Fine Arts Library on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., you will construct your own using both traditional and non-traditional materials from the Center for Creativity. ...more

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Pitt's Nationality Rooms & NRIEP Centennial: Archives & Special Collections Exhibit Opening

Celebrate 100 years of Pitt’s Nationality Rooms & Intercultural Exchange Program (NRIEP) at the grand opening of two new exhibits! Join us Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5–7 PM at Hillman Library, 3rd floor, The Hyland Gallery Archives & Special Collections Exhibits....more

Experiential Learning Student Showcase

Join us to experience the Experiential Learning Student Showcase on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Hillman Library's Tansky Family Commons on the first floor.

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