For Faculty & Instructors

We’re glad you’re here. While you may be familiar with BU Libraries Search and online databases, there are more resources and tools available to help you.

Research Support

Connect with a Subject Specialist

Subject Specialist librarians are available to support faculty with research consultations. Contact our team of expert librarians for specialized research support.

Borrowing & Interlibrary Loan Services

Learn about library borrowing policies, pickup & delivery services, and more. You can get materials BU doesn’t own through the Boston Library Consortium (BLC) or Interlibrary Loan Services.

OpenBU

Use BU’s digital institutional repository to share, disseminate, and preserve your scholarship.

Course Support

Library Instruction Services

Request library instruction sessions for your classes.

Archival Instruction Services

Request sessions focused on using archival and special collections for your classes.

Course Materials

Place library materials on reserve for your class, or sign in to see your reading lists in one place.

Request and Stream Film Film & Video

Request films, videos, and other media through Krasker Film & Video for course support, or browse streaming databases.

Other Library Services

Scanning & Digital Delivery

We provide scanning and digital delivery of scanned materials from the Libraries for faculty and doctoral students by request.

Reservable Rooms

BU students, staff, and faculty can reserve a private study room for up to 2 hours per day.