Library Orientation: Home

PTS Students, Staff, and Faculty can access the 24/7 section of the building around the clock using their PTS ID. Visit our 24/7 Services webapge for more information.

The reference room on the first floor is designated for quiet study. There are also closed carrels on the second and ground floors that can be reserved if you desire an enclosed, one-person space.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES:

Following the seminary's Health and Safety Plan, the following guidelines must be followed by all patrons: 

Only those who receive a green checkmark from the LiveSafe app health check may come to campus. 

• All visitors (PTS faculty, staff and students as well as outside patrons) will be asked to show that they have received a green checkmark from the LiveSafe app health check at the Circulation Desk. Any patrons needing to complete the health check will be directed to a kiosk in the lobby to submit their health information.
• Masks are optional when community spread Allegheny County is at low or moderate levels. 

Thank you for adhering to these guidelines so that all patrons may have continued access to the library. For more information, please visit the seminary's Coronavirus Preparedness page.

If you are unsure of how to access material in our digital collections when not on campus, see the Remote Access LibGuide for more information. Off-campus accessibility is only provided to PTS students, faculty, and staff, with the exception of ATLAS for Alums. When entering your last name to log in for electronic access, omit hyphens, apostrophes, and spaces. If you encounter problems with remote access, call the circulation desk during library hours at 412-924-1354, or email Carrie Carter, Mark Russell, Tisha Woo, or libraryinfo@pts.edu.

How do I find help for my questions and research needs? How do I access your resources remotely? How do I find what I'm looking for in the library catalog?

For answers to these and other basic library needs, we've created a short (10-minute) orientation video. Click this link or the screenshot below to watch!

Reference services are available both in-person and online at the times listed below. For online chat reference, visit the Library FAQs page or the Library Catalog. The chat reference window is the 'Ask Us' box on the right hand side of the page (or the bottom of the page in mobile view). It can also be accessed by click the 'Ask a Librarian' tab also on the right hand side of the page throughout our website.

• The computer lab is available to PTS students, faculty, and staff.
• WiFi is available throughout the building and does not require a password. The network is PTS_Wireless.
• The Xerox copier/printers in the computer lab, ground floor, and on the first floor near the elevator are available for use. Copies and prints are free, and there is also an option to scan to email.