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Mugar open 24 hours with overnight shuttle for study period and finals

April 30th, 2024

Memorial Library will be open 24 hours per day beginning on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. until  Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11 p.m. In addition providing 24-hour study space, the BU Libraries will also partner with Student Wellbeing host periodic Play Stations at Mugar, where students can play... Read the rest of this entry »

Featured database: Education Week

April 23rd, 2024

in Pickering Educational Resources Library

Education Week is a high quality, nationally popular source focusing on K-12 news and education policy.  Our full premium access to edweek.org includes the latest news (updated daily), research, and commentary from the K-12 world. Brief ed-tech videos can be shared and embedded, and special reports and research on special... Read the rest of this entry »

African Studies Library hosts visitors from the US Department of State’s IVL Program

April 16th, 2024

in African Studies Library

The BU Libraries recently welcomed two delegations from U.S. Department of State's International Visitors Leadership Program to its African Studies Library. The African Studies Library provides rich collections, archives, and expertise to the global research community and its unique interdisciplinary and geographic focus make it an important destination for scholars. Read the rest of this entry »

Kickstart Your Career Research at Pardee Library

April 12th, 2024

in Frederick S. Pardee Management Library

As you start looking for internships or begin your entry into the job market, we're here to remind you that Pardee Library is your go-to resource for career research. Our Career Research @ Pardee Library guide is an excellent tool to jumpstart your career exploration. It's designed to help you... Read the rest of this entry »

Upcoming Event: SARPtastic Read & Raffle on April 18

April 12th, 2024

The BU Libraries and BU’s Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center, known as SARP, are co-hosting a community event in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month that will connect students with recommended books. The SARPtastic Read & Raffle on Thursday, April 18, from 5 to 7 pm in the Riverview Reading... Read the rest of this entry »

Creating Target Company Lists

April 4th, 2024

in Frederick S. Pardee Management Library

Interested in compiling lists of target companies by industry or geographic location? Pardee Library offers easy access to databases such as Data Axle Reference Solutions and the Company Dossier database in Nexis Uni. These resources are invaluable for identifying companies for job searches or pinpointing local competitors for your academic projects. Data... Read the rest of this entry »

Theoretical Models and Processes of Literacy, 7th ed.

March 28th, 2024

in Pickering Educational Resources Library

Featured eBook Theoretical Models and Processes of Literacy (7th ed.) Donna E. Alvermann, Norman Unrau, Misty Sailors, Robert B. Ruddell: Routledge; c2019. This impressive work of over 600 pages brings together various literacy and reading research experts to provide "classic and trend-setting scholarship that is among the best in the field".  The 30... Read the rest of this entry »

Spotlight on Women in Business & Entrepreneurship

March 18th, 2024

in Frederick S. Pardee Management Library

We're excited to commemorate Women’s History Month by highlighting our Women in Business and Entrepreneurship guide. This comprehensive resource serves as an excellent starting point for delving into a variety of issues pertinent to women in business. Covering topics ranging from gender equality to leadership challenges and entrepreneurial pursuits, this guide offers... Read the rest of this entry »

Jennifer Gunter King named BU’s Associate University Librarian for Special Collections

March 12th, 2024

The Boston University Libraries have named Jennifer Gunter King the university’s Associate University Librarian for Special Collections. Directly overseeing the Libraries’ Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center and its new digital initiatives program and facility, Digital Ventures, King will implement a cohesive strategy to advance access, discovery, and preservation of the... Read the rest of this entry »

Unlock the Power of Data with Pardee Library

March 6th, 2024

in Frederick S. Pardee Management Library

Prepare to elevate your research with Pardee Library's collection of data sources! We offer a diverse range of databases and datasets covering financial, economic, government, and marketing data, all at your fingertips. Whether you're analyzing financial data, exploring economic trends, conducting market research, or examining government data, Pardee Library offers... Read the rest of this entry »