D-Scribe Digital Publishing, Pittsburgh

#320 among attractions in Pittsburgh

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D-Scribe Digital Publishing is an open access electronic publishing program of the University Library System of the University of Pittsburgh. It comprises over 100 thematic collections that together contain over 100,000 digital objects. This content, most of which is available through open access, includes both digitized versions of materials from the collections of the University of Pittsburgh and other local institutions as well as original 'born-electronic' content actively contributed by scholars worldwide. D-Scribe includes such items as photographs, maps, books, journal articles, dissertations, government documents, and technical reports, along with over 745 previously out-of-print titles published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. The digital publishing efforts of the University Library System began in 1998 and have won praise for their innovation from the leadership at the Association of Research Libraries and peer institutions. ()

Coordinates: 40°26'43"N, 79°55'37"W

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East End (Squirrel Hill North)Pittsburgh United States

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D-Scribe Digital Publishing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carnegie Museum of Art, Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, Bakery Square, Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation.

1.2 miW
Multimedia exhibits of contemporary art
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh
30 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museum of Art stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. Established in 1895 by industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the museum is a revered institution that showcases a diverse collection of...
0.8 miSW
Golf
Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, Pittsburgh
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh's vibrant greens, the Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park offers golf enthusiasts and newcomers alike a serene urban retreat. This public golf course, named in honor of the late Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor, is a verdant oasis...
1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bakery Square, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • Bakery Square is a vibrant mixed-use development located in the heart of Pittsburgh's East End. Once the historic site of the Nabisco factory, this revitalized area seamlessly blends modern office spaces, upscale retail shops, and luxury apartments to create a bustling...
~1720 ftE
Synagogue
Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation, Pittsburgh
9 min walk • The Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation is a significant Jewish synagogue located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, United States. This house of worship is a cornerstone of the local Jewish community, providing a place for religious services...
0.9 miW
Park
Kraus Campo, Pittsburgh
22 min walk • Kraus Campo is a roof garden and landscape design space in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is located on the roof of the Posner Center on the Carnegie Mellon University campus, between the College of Fine Arts building and Posner Hall.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh
16 min walk • The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.9 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Miller ICA at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
23 min walk • The Miller ICA at Carnegie Mellon University is the contemporary art gallery of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
American Jewish Museum, Pittsburgh
15 min walk • The American Jewish Museum, or AJM, is a contemporary Jewish art museum located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A department of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, the museum is located in the Squirrel Hill JCC at the corner Forbes Avenue and Murray Avenue, in the heart of Pittsburgh's historically Jewish neighborhood.
0.7 miNW
Memorial
Roslyn Place, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • Roslyn Place is a collection of houses located at 506-523 & 525 Roslyn Place in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Built between 1914 and 1917 in the Colonial Revival and Georgian Revival architectural styles, the houses currently serve residential functions.
0.8 miNE
Park
Mellon Park, Pittsburgh
20 min walk • Mellon Park is a park in the Shadyside and Point Breeze neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, straddling both sides of Fifth Avenue, from approximately Shady Avenue to Penn Avenue, the western corner abutting Pittsburgh Center for the Arts building.
0.8 miSW
Fountain
Catahecassa Spring, Pittsburgh
21 min walk • The Catahecassa Spring is located at the intersection of E. Circuit Road and Serpentine Drive in Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The spring was built in 1906-1907 and is one of only three remaining springs within the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to D-Scribe Digital Publishing?

Nearby attractions include Wightman School, Pittsburgh (4 min walk), Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh (6 min walk), Chatham University Arboretum, Pittsburgh (7 min walk), Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation, Pittsburgh (9 min walk).

How to get to D-Scribe Digital Publishing by public transport?

The nearest stations to D-Scribe Digital Publishing:

Bus

Fifth Ave At Negley Ave • Lines: 71B (9 min walk)
Fifth Ave At Maryland Ave • Lines: 71D (10 min walk)