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Special Collections at Pitts Theology Library
The Special Collections department of Pitts Theology Library houses over 145,000 volumes of rare or special books and approximately 4,000 cubic feet of archival or manuscript material. The library has strong collections in Reformation history, Methodism and Wesleyana, hymnody and psalmody, English Religious history, Sub-Saharan Africa, haggadot, and historical editions of the Bible. The "Select Holdings" link on the left provides more detailed information about some of the library's major collections. The Special Collections department is located on the fourth floor of library. For further information, please contact the Special Collections department at PittsSC@emory.edu.
Scheduling a Research Visit to Use Special Collections Materials (Spring 2022)
- Please request materials through the Emory Libraries Special Collections Request System.
- Appointments are necessary and researchers must schedule an appointment at least 2 business days in advance. Currently, the reading room is available for appointments Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
- Researchers must abide by Emory University's Return to Campus Guidelines, which includes wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing.
- To schedule an appointment, please use the following link: https://pitts.emory.edu/sc-reservation