Quick Guide to the Millstein Library

The UPG campus maintains an expanding undergraduate library of approximately 78,000 volumes. In addition to the regular book collection, resources include a wide variety of periodicals, compact discs, videorecordings, and DVDs. A leisure reading paperback collection and children's collection is also maintained. Microfilm reading equipment, including microfilm reader/ printers and other audio-visual aids are available for patron use. A computer lab for word processing, e-mail and other applications is available to all Pitt students. Millstein Library also has laptops available for in-library use.

THE DIGITAL LIBRARY

The University of Pittsburgh's online library catalog, Pittcat, is available through the University of Pittsburgh Digital Library workstations or through your own computer. The Digital Library also contains bibliographic, textual, and statistical databases.

LIBRARY HOURS:

Fall and Spring Terms

Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m.--11 p.m.
Fri.: 8:30 a.m.--5 p.m.
Sat.: 10 a.m. -- 6 p.m.
Sun.: 2 p.m. -- 10 p.m.

Library hours may vary during the interim periods.

Summer Term

Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m.--8 p.m.
Fri..: 8:30 a.m.--5 p.m.
Sat.--Sun.: CLOSED

THE HUB: INFORMATION/LENDING DESK

To check out materials you must have a current Pitt photo ID; or, a Friends of the Library Card. Materials circulate for 4 weeks with 3 renewals. (No renewals for AV materials.) If a book is not on the shelf, a hold may be placed on the item for you. You will be notified upon its return. Reference items and periodicals MAY NOT be charged out by students. Some types of reserve materials may be charged out for a limited time. The UPG campus has reciprocal borrowing with other academic libraries in the area: Penn State-Fayette, Penn State-Greater Allegheny, Penn State-New Kensington, St. Vincent, Seton Hill and WCCC. Pamphlets explaining the reciprocal borrowing program are available at the information desk.

FINES:
General collection: 25 cents per day, per item. Reserve material: one dollar per day, per item.

REFERENCE SERVICES:
A member of the regular library staff is available to assist you in your research. Ask for assistance at the desk or consult our website: Ask a Librarian

INTERLIBRARY LOAN:
Resources not available at the UPG campus may be obtained through interlibrary loan from other libraries. A complete citation and current PITT ID card are required to obtain materials from other libraries. Any charges associated with acquiring materials through interlibrary loan may be passed on to the patron. Check at the Information Desk for other details concerning this service or send a request online.

LIBRARY TOURS:
Available for classes and individuals upon request. Special classes are announced through the Intercom.

LOST AND FOUND:
Items are kept at the desk for two weeks and then sent to the Security Office at the Student Center. Student's ID's are sent to the ID center in Student life.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY:
Patrons other than Pitt students may become borrowers for one year at the rate of $50 (family), $25 (individual), or $10 for Pitt alumni and university-sponsored organizations. Details are available at the desk or through our online Friends of the Millstein Library page.

AUDIOVISUAL FACILITIES:
Microfilm/fiche readers and printers, photocopy machines, stereos, VCR/DVD players, and laptops are available for patron use. A topographic map of the Greensburg area is also available. The Greensburg Campus AVS Dept. is located on the second floor of the Millstein Library. A current PITT ID card is required for using most equipment. Check at the desk for details.

IF YOU CAN'T FIND IT ASK!

Updated 7/13/06