For Graduate Students
BU Libraries is here to support your graduate work. While you may be familiar with BU Libraries Search and our electronic resources, there are other services we can provide to help you in your studies.
Getting Started with BU Libraries
- Using the Libraries Online
Tips and instructions for accessing resources and services via the Libraries’ website. - How to pick a citation management tool
The Libraries provides access to RefWorks, Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote Basic. - Getting an ORCID
An ORCID is an alphanumeric code used to help manage your scholarly profile and track publications, BU has information on setting one up. You can also share an existing ORCID with BU.
Research Help and Other Services
- Ask a Librarian
On-demand research help via chat, text, phone, email, or appointment. - Data Services
Support from the Libraries for managing, storing, and securing your data. - Interlibrary Borrowing
Details on interlibrary loan (ILL), Boston Library Consortium, and reciprocal use programs. - Reserve a Study Carrel
Apply to use a graduate carrel for an academic year if you are in the process of writing your dissertation. - Subject Specialist Librarians
Subject specialists are available for research consultations. - Scanning & Digital Delivery
Scanned materials from the Libraries’ print collections delivered via email. - Support for teaching
Library instruction sessions, reserves, and other course support.
Publication and Graduation
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- Guide for Writers of Theses & Dissertations
- Understanding copyright (from Stanford)