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 »

The Boston University Libraries remember Solomon “Shlomo” Wiesel on Sunday, the 18th of Shevat in the Jewish calendar (February 16), the 80th anniversary of his tragic passing at Buchenwald Concentration Camp. This father, husband, storekeeper and community activist in Sighet, Hungary, was 50 years old when he died in 1945--some... Read the rest of this entry »

Ready to dive into industry research? Whether you’re working on a class project, analyzing market trends, or exploring new sectors, our Industry Information Sources guide provides access to the best tools and data available. With essential databases like IBISWorld, Mintel, and more, you can find reliable, up-to-date information quickly and... Read the rest of this entry »

The BU Libraries now provides subscriptions to The New York Times online to all current BU students, faculty, and staff. Through the BU Libraries academic group pass, students, faculty, and staff across all disciplines have unlimited access to The New York Times online and several of its features, at no... Read the rest of this entry »

The BU Libraries is hosting a series of tours of its Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Room to provide a space for community members to engage with Dr. King’s life and work through his papers. The archivist-led tours will be held in the afternoon of Saturday, January 25, as part of... Read the rest of this entry »