The BU Libraries are celebrating Love Data Week (February 9-13) by sharing data resources and offerings and uplifting the data sets the BU community loves. Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)’s Love Data Week celebrates data in all forms, and the power of data to tell stories and shape... Read the rest of this entry »
African Studies Library News
RSS FeedBU Libraries Launch Series of Common Read Events
The BU Libraries are hosting several Orbital-themed events this spring semester to help build community and connection through the BU Common Read. The BU Common Read is a University-wide initiative that invites all students, faculty, and staff to read and discuss the same book and to meaningfully engage with one... Read the rest of this entry »
Resources for a Successful Spring Semester
As we start a new semester, be sure to check out just are just some of the library resources that can help you dive into your course work, get a head start on your research projects, and find what you need for a successful spring semester. If you don't see what... Read the rest of this entry »
BU Libraries to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with community tours of King Reading Room
The Boston University Libraries join the Howard Thurman Center, the City of Boston, BU African American & Black Diaspora Studies, and BU Government & Community Affairs in inviting all to the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. The annual celebration features thoughtful and inspirational speakers and provides community... Read the rest of this entry »
African Studies Library hosts visitors from the US Department of State’s IVL Program
The BU Libraries recently welcomed two delegations from U.S. Department of State's International Visitors Leadership Program to its African Studies Library. The African Studies Library provides rich collections, archives, and expertise to the global research community and its unique interdisciplinary and geographic focus make it an important destination for scholars. Read the rest of this entry »
BU Libraries host copyright workshop encouraging collaboration
The BU Libraries recently hosted an immersive two-day copyright workshop to provide university staff a stronger foundational understanding of copyright and to foster collaboration across departments. The Copyright First Responders Workshop, was taught by Kyle K. Courtney, a lawyer and librarian serving as the Copyright Advisor for Harvard University. He... Read the rest of this entry »
Featured Resource: The Paula H. Foster Collection
The African Studies Library at the BU Libraries houses collections by and about women within African Studies. We are highlighting some of these collections through the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month. Care to learn more? Stop by the African Studies Library on the 6th floor of... Read the rest of this entry »
Therapy Dogs Are Coming to Mugar!
Stressed out about finals? Good thing the therapy dogs are coming! De-stress with some cuteness Thursday, Dec 12th from 5-9pm and Sunday, Dec 15th, 1-5pm. Please make a reservation.
Endangered Manuscripts Digitization Project Completed
Boston University Libraries’ Digital Scholarship Services are honored to announce the public release of over 18,000 pages of manuscripts from 58 different Mandinka scholars in Casamance, Senegal, which are now completely digitized and openly available in the African Ajami Library on OpenBU. The project initially focused on preserving endangered Mandinka Ajami manuscripts of the... Read the rest of this entry »
Stream Videos with Academic Video Online
Academic Video Online is now available through BU Libraries. This collection contains over 67,000 videos on topics including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more. Distributors include Sony Pictures Classics, PBS, and Documentary Education Resources (DER) All films include permission for classroom showings, as well as public... Read the rest of this entry »