EZproxy maintenance is scheduled for 9/13/2020 at 4:00am. EST, through 6:00am. This may affect access to online resources.
News/Announcements
Planned maintenance may affect resources 9/13/2020
September 15, 2020
HSLS Update Newsletter for September
September 3, 2020
Falk Library Reopening
September 3, 2020
As of August 31, 2020, Falk Library is open Monday- Friday, 7 am-6 pm to support Main Desk activities, Pitt Print stations, and a limited number of study spaces for students.
Learn more about the HSLS Activity Area Plan here.
Oxford University Press Resource Issue
August 21, 2020
8/19/2020 - Oxford University Press is currently experiencing server issues and is aware of the problem. It is expected to be resolved by the end of business today.
Expired Pitt IDs may impact PittCat
August 7, 2020
Patrons with expired Pitt ID cards are seeing some impact within the new PittCat. Please check the expiration date on your ID and contact Panther Central for a new ID.
Remote access to AHA journals is currently unavailable
June 22, 2020
6/22/2020 - Resource is functional.
6/19/2020 - We are working with provider to restore access as soon as possible.
Newly added COVID-19 Resources
May 6, 2020
Recently added COVID-19 Resources:
- HSLS MolBio COVID-19: resources
- COVID-19 Research Data
- HSLS SARS-COV-2 Audio Interviews
- JOVE Coronavirus Free Access Resource Center
Publishers continue commitment to combating COVID-19.
April 13, 2020
Publishers have announced an extended commitment to support the continued global response to the rapid worldwide spread of COVID-19
Sharing the worldwide concern about the spread and impact of COVID-19, publishers recognize the crucial role they can play in supporting the response to this crisis and advancing the research that will be critical in combating the virus.
View the entire press release here.
AccessSurgery currently unavailable - 1/6/2020
January 7, 2020
Update: 1/7/2020 AccessSurgery is now working.
Please note: AccessSurgery is currently unavailable. We are working to have access restored. (AccessMedicine & AccessPharmacy are both working fine)
Winter Recess Hours
January 6, 2020
Over Pitt’s winter break, Falk Library will have modified hours:
- Monday, December 16: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 17: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 18: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Thursday, December 19: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Friday, December 20: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Saturday, December 21: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Sunday, December 22: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Monday, December 23-Wednesday, January 1: CLOSED
- Thursday, January 2: 7 a.m-10 p.m.
- Friday, January 3: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Saturday, January 4: Resume regular hours
Any Ask a Librarian questions received over winter recess (December 23-January 1) will be answered during regular library hours on January 2, 2020.