Featured eBook Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading (6th ed.) Donna E. Alvermann, Norman Unrau, Robert B. Ruddell: International Reading Association; c2013. This impressive work of over 1300 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 45... Read the rest of this entry »

BU Libraries and IS&T are pleased to offer a new resource for researchers at all levels working with data. The new research data management website can help frame your thinking about data management and access, and has information helpful in writing data management plans. For those who would like to... Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that you can set up a connection between your laptop, or even a home or office desktop, and our library printers? Macs and PCs are able to do it, even from off campus locations. Follow these directions from BU's Information Services and Technology group carefully. Each undergraduate student... Read the rest of this entry »

The Pardee Management Library closed on Sunday May 12, 2013 for the summer.  During this time, the library will be renovated and library services will be available at Mugar Memorial Library.  The Library expects to reopen in late August. Retrieval and Borrowing of Pardee Library materials: Books may be returned to... Read the rest of this entry »

A huge thank you to all of the undergraduate students who took the undergraduate library survey. The response rate was terrific and the library will diligently explore all of the student responses to help improve the libraries and their services. Undergraduate students that took the survey and then submitted their email... Read the rest of this entry »

Beginning Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:00 am, through Saturday May 11, 2013 at 11:00 pm, Mugar Memorial Library will be open 24 hours. During late night/early morning hours (generally between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am) access to the library will be restricted to currently enrolled Boston University students with a... Read the rest of this entry »

The Lynn Margulis collection at the Sustainability Resources Center in the Pickering Library has been honored with a feature news story at the University of Massachusetts. School of Education Professor Doug Zook and Pickering staff member Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova worked collaboratively to create the book collection and the accompanying display in honor... Read the rest of this entry »

Every month PERL features a new display in our Reference Area, highlighting seasonally themed books or specific parts of our collection. Though located in the Reference Area, the items on display are available to be checked out.  This time we're celebrating International Children’s Book Day for an... Read the rest of this entry »

Featured Free Resource: Facing the Screen Dilemma: Young Children, Technology and Early Education (2012) As the Education librarian at BU, I often get asked about where to find research on the effects of technology on children. This recent report from the Alliance for Childhood, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, and Teachers... Read the rest of this entry »

Featured Free Resource for Teachers: SEP Lessons Quality lesson plans on many topics in science are available at this well-designed site.  The home page is organized so that teachers can immediately browse by grade level, search by keyword, or view popular plans.  After browsing by grade level (K-12), retrieved records are conveniently... Read the rest of this entry »