We look forward to assisting with your library needs this semester. Stop by for expert research assistance or to use our comfy study spaces. Many of our services and resources are available online. Some exciting changes since last semester: (1) Our team rooms were migrated to a new reservation system... Read the rest of this entry »
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RSS FeedBU Libraries resources help students start the year strong
Did you set a New Year’s resolution to improve your study habits, find better schoolwork-life balance, or develop new research skills? The BU Libraries’ expert librarians and our array of resources can help you achieve many of your academic-related goals. To help you find the tools that meet your needs, we’ve... Read the rest of this entry »
BU Libraries welcome librarians into new roles
The Boston University Libraries have hired and promoted librarians into new roles that will strengthen the Libraries’ ongoing work supporting the University’s robust research and learning agendas and fostering a vibrant academic experience for all BU community members. Kristina Bush has joined the BU Libraries as the Library Experience Manager. In... Read the rest of this entry »
Mugar extends hours, offers overnight shuttle for study period and finals
The BU Libraries’ Mugar Memorial Library will be open 24 hours per day beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, until 11 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, in order to support students during Boston University’s study period and final exams. During these extended hours, the BU Libraries will provide a late-night... Read the rest of this entry »
Getting Started With Business Research
Not sure where to begin your research? Here are a few starting points: Research Guides: Research guides are often one of the best places to begin. Pardee Library has a number of Business Research Guides, Course Guides, and Research Tutorials to assist you. Databases: Visit our Business Databases by Subject page for... Read the rest of this entry »
Upcoming Event: Ask-A-Librarian Research Help Pop-Up
Need help with that research paper? Have questions about citations? Hope to build your research skills? The BU Libraries, in partnership with the Educational Resource Center, are hosting a research help pop-up for students to ask questions about the research process, learn about resources and tools, and to troubleshoot issues as... Read the rest of this entry »
Featured Database: Data Axle Reference Solutions
Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly known as Reference USA) contains listings for a total of 91 million U.S. businesses, including 18 million verified and 73 million unverified businesses that are updated weekly. This database can be used to create lists of companies by industry and geographic location. It can also... Read the rest of this entry »
BU Libraries enter open access publishing agreement with Cambridge University Press
The BU Libraries have entered an agreement with Cambridge University Press to cover open access publishing costs for Boston University-affiliated authors publishing in assorted journals. Although authors are occasionally required to pay a publication fee to make the published version open access, publishers may waive these costs for BU authors when... Read the rest of this entry »
Data sources available through Pardee Library
Pardee Library provides access to several databases and datasets that may be helpful for your research. These resources include a variety of financial, economic, government and marketing data. Details about the sources available may be found through the following library guides: Business & Economic Data Sources Economics Financial Databases... Read the rest of this entry »
New archive exhibitions explore history through a single year, showcase BU’s evolution
The BU Libraries’ Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center has curated two new archival exhibitions that provide glimpses into the history of BU, America and the world, and encourage the BU community to discover new connections through the archival materials on display. While both exhibitions enable visitors to consider historic moments... Read the rest of this entry »