Michael Fernandez, Head of Technical Services for the BU Libraries, oversees the work to ensure library resources are discoverable and accessible to the BU community. He has co-authored a new book that offers library professionals practical advice on selecting, acquiring, and managing streaming media. Streaming Video Collection Development and Management, Read the rest of this entry »

Mugar Memorial Library will be open 24 hours a day beginning on Thursday, May 1 at 7 am. until Friday, May 9, at 11 pm to provide all students study space that fits their schedules during the University's study period and final exams. All other BU Libraries branches will be... Read the rest of this entry »

We’re excited to showcase a few of the latest books by Questrom faculty, now available at Pardee Library. These new titles highlight original research, practical insights, and thought leadership across disciplines. Explore what your professors have been writing! Featured Titles: The Power of Cash: Why Using Paper Money Is Good for You... Read the rest of this entry »

  Crafternoon @ BU Libraries: Krobo beads edition! Monday, April 14, 4-6 pm Mugar Memorial Library, 1st floor   On Monday, April 14, join the BU Libraries for an afternoon of treats and crafting celebrating our current exhibition, Textiles Tells Stories: Exploring the African Studies Library Collection. We'll be on the first floor of Mugar Library from 4... Read the rest of this entry »

Join us for the final two live Zoom sessions of the semester—offered at different times—where you'll learn how generative AI can boost your library research. Topics include: Selecting the right AI tools for research. Crafting effective prompts to generate quality results. Integrating AI into your research workflow efficiently. Verifying and fact-checking... Read the rest of this entry »

Join us for one of our upcoming Zoom sessions to discover how generative AI can enhance your library research with smarter tools and strategies. Topics include: Selecting the right AI tools for research. Crafting effective prompts to generate quality results. Integrating AI into your research workflow efficiently. Verifying and fact-checking AI-generated... Read the rest of this entry »

On March 19, the BU Libraries will debut its newest exhibition, Textiles Tell Stories: Exploring the African Studies Library Collection, with a community celebration bringing together students, faculty, staff from across the BU community and beyond. Textiles Tells Stories: Exploring the African Studies Library Collection, curated by members of the Special Collections division... Read the rest of this entry »

Join a Zoom session to discover how generative AI can enhance your research process with smarter tools and strategies. Topics include: Choosing the right AI tools for research purposes. Creating effective research prompts that yield quality results. Integrating AI into your research workflow efficiently. Verifying and fact-checking AI-generated content. Citing AI... Read the rest of this entry »

Ready to start your research journey? Here are some resources to save you time and streamline your process: Research Guides Explore our expert-curated Research Guides for insights on key topics. Pardee Library offers Business Research Guides, Course Guides, and Research Tutorials, with recent additions on Leadership, Family Business, and Generative AI Tools for Students. Databases Find... Read the rest of this entry »

Photos by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University The Special Collections division of the Boston University Libraries has acquired the papers of Dorothy Butler Gilliam, the reporter, columnist, and educator who was the first Black woman journalist at the Washington Post. This major acquisition by the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center of... Read the rest of this entry »