Message from the University Librarian to the BU community

Welcome to your libraries.

Here at the BU Libraries, you will find a wealth of timely collections, supportive services, and information expertise that will empower you to achieve your academic and research goals. From venues for deep study and collaborative work to engagement with primary resources and research support, our library system’s resources and expert staff are here to support and inspire every member of the BU community.

The BU Libraries branches spread across the Charles River Campus, and each provides unique offerings along with our core services of research support, course reserves, collections and archives, and opportunities to study, collaborate, and explore. I hope you will find that our libraries provide a welcoming and reliable base for all your research needs, and that you turn to our online services whenever and wherever you need them. The BU Libraries deliver scholarly resources–books, journals, data, and beyond–through both print and online formats and prioritize improving access in connection with your important work.

As new technologies continue shape how BU students and scholars acquire and engage with information, the BU Libraries are evolving to meet and anticipate your emerging needs. In the coming year, for example, our new home for digitization and digital scholarship services, Digital Ventures, will transform how we create, preserve, and foster engagement with our distinctive collections and archives. This transformative program is just one part of the BU Libraries commitment to innovation that enables us to fulfill our mission in this ever-changing information environment.

More than your gateway to knowledge, the BU Libraries are vibrant centers of sharing, discovery, and creation that connect you with the resources you need and with one another. Our experienced librarians, archivists, and information specialists assist multidisciplinary research and your ambitious teaching and learning agendas, whether you are an advanced researcher or a new student learning the basics of working with scholarly resources. Our library staff are your partners, here to champion your success and help you unlock your potential. We are eager to get to know you and to welcome you into library spaces, both in person and online, that serve as places for curiosity, learning, and community for all.

You and your success are at the heart of everything we do at the BU Libraries. We are your trusted resource whether you are leading impactful research that addresses grand global challenges, preparing for professional careers in a complex and rapidly changing world, or simply looking for the perfect venue for quiet or collaborative study. I invite you to explore our spaces and services and reach us with your thoughts on how we may support your information needs. These are your libraries. I’m excited to see what you achieve here.

Mark Newton
University Librarian
Boston University