Visitors to Falk Library, located in Alan Magee Scaife Hall, are encouraged to check out these opportunities and displays:
Therapy Dog Visit
Wednesday, December 11, 1-2 p.m.
Golden retriever Blue will be back this finals week and will eagerly welcome your visit! Stop by the library entrance near the Main Desk to visit with Blue.
Snack Break
Wednesday, December 11 through Tuesday, December 17
Grab a snack as you head into the library to study or work on your end-of-semester project. Snacks will be stocked daily until 4 p.m., while supplies last, on tables outside of the Library Classroom on the Main Floor.
On Display
Educational Technology: Past and Present (Display Cases, Main Floor)
In a display inspired by the past decades, you’ll see a ViewMaster for Bassett’s Atlas of Human Anatomy, LaserDisc of Radiologic Anatomy, and other educational technology that were once used by faculty and students alike. Compare these items to our display of technology that you can use today: a Rode Podcasting Kit, a Mini Projector, mobile device adapters, and more, all borrowable from Falk Library.
Life of a Medical Student in 19th Century Pittsburgh (Display Case, Lower Floor)
The Western Pennsylvania Medical College, a predecessor to Pitt’s School of Medicine, opened its doors in 1886 in Polish Hill. Take a blast to the past with a display of pamphlets, tickets, maps, and booklets from around our region, illustrating the academic and social aspects of student life more than a century ago.
Fundamentals of Successful Surgery (Rare Book Room Window Display, Lower Floor)
This exhibit highlights the founders of different elements of surgery, from Andreas Vesalius’s contributions to anatomy, to the various contributions of Ambroise Paré, Horace Wells, and Joseph Lister. The exhibit also showcases surgery during wars (World War I and World War II) and how each war launched a different type of surgical intervention.
While our focus is on the Pitt Health Sciences community, all Pitt affiliates are welcome to participate. Unless otherwise noted, all displays are available during Falk Library Operating Hours.