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.
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The University Library System has acquired the archive of Andrey Avinoff
Dr. Avinoff is known locally as a former Director of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and as the designer of Pitt's Russian Nationality Room
Library Materials Added to Google's Arts & Culture Pittsburgh Page
Pittsburgh was selected to join cities worldwide on Google Arts & Culture, and the library is helping to tell Pittsburgh's story
Getting the Most out of AI
GeoAI in Practice: Applying and Refining AI Models in GIS
This workshop, organized and run by two ESRI representatives: Brian Baldwin, Lead Solution Engineer, and Ridge Waddell, Account Manager, will tackle some modern aspects of geospatial mapping and analysis.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming spatial analysis. This portion will explore how GeoAI workflows operate within ArcGIS Pro. Participants will get exposure to ArcGIS Pro Deep Learning tools and the Living Atlas, learn how to refine and retrain Deep Learning models using their own datasets, and gain an understanding of how GeoAI enhances efficiency, scalability, and analytical depth across multiple fields.
Limited to Pitt and CMU affiliates.
Register here.
Hillman Library, Digital Scholarship Lab, G-30
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 2:30 - 4 p.m.
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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
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
Join us for the Pitt-wide Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!
The 3MT competition celebrates the exciting research conducted by Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) students. Competitors vie for prizes as they explain their research in just three minutes. Monday, April 6, 2026 from noon - 2 p.m. at Hillman Library, Third Floor, Archives & Special Collections Instruction Room, Room 340.
Free concert: Piano Students of Tina Faigen
The Fridays at Finney series of noontime concerts at the Music Library on April 10 continues with piano students of Tina Faigen.
Distraction Free Zone
Join us in Hillman Library, Latin American Reading Room, Room G71 for distraction free study hours. Participants are encouraged to silence and limit use of technology during this time for focused study, writing, and reading.
Friday, April 10, 2026: 1 - 3 p.m.
Monday, April 13, 2026: 4 - 6 p.m.
Friday, April 17, 2026: 1 - 3 p.m.
