Returning Library Materials

Effective immediately, all due dates for materials currently on loan from any Emory library will be extended through September 1, 2020. Patrons are asked to keep any items now in their possession until further notice. All fines and late fees incurred between March 11th and September 1st will be waived.  

In the event you need to return materials prior to the reopening of Emory Libraries, please reference the following guidelines: 

  • If you are in the Atlanta area, we advise you to use the book drop at Pitts Theology Library (Directions) located outside the 2nd floor entrance of the Rita Anne Rollins Building, near the Chemistry building. 

  • If you are returning equipment, or more than 50 books at once, please email theologycirc@emory.edu in advance of returning the items to arrange for a no-contact drop off appointment.  

  • If you have already departed the Atlanta area, you may self-ship the items using a courier of your choice that offers package tracking capabilities. Please be sure to include your name and contact information and use the following physical addresses to ensure delivery:  

Attn: Circulation Department 
Pitts Theology Library 
1531 Dickey Drive, Suite 560 
Atlanta, GA 30322 

If you reside outside of the Atlanta area and face a financial hardship that impacts your ability to return library materials, please complete the following Request for Assistance form and a staff member will be in touch to discuss assistance available for the return of library materials. 

If you have any questions about your library account, please email theologycirc@emory.edu or leave a message at 404.727.4166. 

Library Loan Policy Updates

Effective immediately, all due dates for materials currently on loan from any Emory library will be extended through May 11, 2020.  

Patrons are asked to keep any items now in their possession until further notice.

All fines and late fees incurred between March 11th and May 11th will be waived.

Please contact Pitts Theology Library (theologycirc@emory.edu) for additional assistance.

Summer Reading, vol. 12: Yasmine Green

We close our 2019 Summer Reading series with recommendations from a new face at Pitts Theology Library, Yasmine Green. Yasmine joins Pitts as the new Stacks and Circulation Specialist after recently completing her Bachelor of Arts at Agnes Scott College. In addition to her work at the circulation desk, Yasmine is in charge of Pitts’ book stacks, making sure all the items you need are in the correct place on the shelf. As the Fall Semester and anticipated readings quickly approach, take a break from the books with some of Yasmine’s favorite podcasts!

First, Yasmine recommends Mythunderstood: A Greek Mythology Podcast in which Paul Bianchi sits down with his best friend and comedic writing partner, Sarah Oliver, to teach her the ins and outs of Greek Mythology. From Silvanus and Sappho to Romulus and Remus, discover ancient legends you didn’t learn in school with new episodes released every other Wednesday. Episodes are available on demand at stitcher, iTunes, and at dragonwagonradio.com.

Second, Yasmin suggests a podcast that explores incarceration and its impact on individuals . Ear Hustle is a non-fiction series about prison life produced at San Quentin State Prison by inmates Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams with assistance from Nigel Poor, an artist who volunteers at the prison. The first podcast to be created entirely inside a prison, this series explores questions of culture and day-to-day life of inmates. Find episodes online at https://www.earhustlesq.com/.

Last but not least is Ridiculous History, a podcast Yasmine describes as both “funny and informative.” This series is produced by veteran podcaster Ben Bowlin (HowStuffWorks, Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know, CarStuff and BrainStuff) and Noel Brown, a podcaster, musician, and filmmaker living right here in Atlanta! This podcast explores intriguing questions such as “Did the US Mafia actually start in New Orleans?” and bizarre events like “That Time Irish Separatists Invaded Canada.” Find episodes online at https://www.ridiculoushistoryshow.com/.

Thank you for joining us throughout the summer—please don’t hesitate to stop by the reference desk or get in touch if you’d like any other suggestions for your reading, listening, or viewing, whether it be for school or for pleasure!