University of Pittsburgh Library System

The University of Pittsburgh Library System (ULS) is pleased to announce the acquisition of the archive of the musicWitness® Project, which is the moniker of visual artist and sculptor Jeff Schlanger (1937-2026), a prolific, multi-media artist who drew over 1,400 live jazz performances at major…

Join us on Tuesday, September 15 - Thursday, September 17, 2026 for a series of GitHub Workshops at Hillman Library, Digital Scholarship Lab (G-30)! The hybrid workshops include: GitHub 101,…

Join us for on Friday, September 18, 2026 from 9 a.m.-5 pm in Text & conText Lab at Hillman Library to celebrate Type High Day by getting hands-on with letterpress printing and creative discovery. Observed each year on 9/18, Type High Day recognizes the "type high" standard that makes…

A $190,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will support the ULS's work to preserve and share the Charles and Frankie Pace Collection, one of the earliest archives of modern Black gospel music....more

Hillman Library is now a vibrant, modern hub of learning and innovation. Join us for a variety of activities on Friday, September 25, 2026 which include Hillman Library Open House (with an exclusive alumni tour), University Archives Open House, and Cathedral of Learning Centennial Archives &…

Pitt families, come get a guided tour of the renovated Hillman Library on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 3-3:45 pm. See 3D printing, scanning, and virtual reality in our Open Lab, get hands-on with a working 19th century printing press, and explore unique materials from August Wilson,…

Join us for a workshop on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 4-5:30 pm in Text & conText Lab at Hillman Library and explore the art of decorative bookbinding in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Learn the fundamentals of Japanese stab binding, a traditional technique known for its beautiful,…

Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. in the Archives & Special Collections Instruction Room, 340 Hillman Library, 3rd Floor and explore Pitt's rich queer history in the LGBTQIA+ archives at the University of Pittsburgh Library System's Archives & Special Collections! You'll…