BU Libraries Symposium Will Revisit the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Spy Case
From BU Today: “Americans Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed 73 years ago on charges that they passed atomic secrets to the Russians. But their prosecution has inspired bitter debate ever since, with many believing that Ethel, in particular, was wrongly convicted. Now “we have what many believe is the smoking-gun document” to make the […]
BU Libraries welcome Giordana Mecagni as Director of Special Collections and Archives
Giordana Mecagni joined the BU Libraries on March 30 as the Director of Special Collections and Archives, overseeing the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, University Archives, and the special collections held across the library. The special collections and archives of the BU Libraries extend from the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, which serves as the […]
BU’s RefWorks subscription to end August 31
Boston University’s subscription to the reference manager RefWorks is ending on August 31, 2026, and users will no longer have access to the platform or their collected references after this date. To ensure users can access their references, the BU Libraries are offering support and guidance on exporting references and uploading them to another reference […]
Your Job Search Starts at Pardee Library
Looking for a job or internship? Pardee Library has the tools and resources to help you hit the ground running. Our Career Research @ Pardee Library guide takes you from “Where do I start?” to “I’ve got this!” – quickly and confidently. The guide helps you: Understand your industry – research trends, players, and opportunities before you apply. […]
Dr. Lydia Wytenbroek Selected as Inaugural Recipient of Nursing Archives Associates Archival Research Award
The Nursing Archives Associates (NAA) have selected Dr. Lydia Wytenbroek, assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, as the inaugural recipient of the NAA Archival Research Award. The award supports historical research about nursing and health care, and encourages the use of the History of Nursing Archives housed in the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University Libraries for primary source […]
Find the Data You Need at Pardee Library
Pardee Library connects you with real-world business data for your classes, projects, and research. Explore our databases to find company financials, industry and market reports, economic indicators, and policy data to support your analysis. Start with these key resources: Business & Economic Data Sources – core business and economics databases Global Business Intelligence – company, industry, and […]
School of Visual Arts partnership brings art to Mugar Library with painting exhibition and printmaking workshops
The BU Libraries are pleased to collaborate with the BU School of Visual Arts Painting program to integrate art into library spaces with a new exhibition of student work and workshop series inviting all students to make art and learn about the process of creation. Now on display on the first floor of Mugar Library, […]
Quick Guide to Business Research
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 Global Business Intelligence and Generative AI Tools for Students. Databases Find the resources you need quickly […]
Unlock Industry Insights with Our Research Guide
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 easily. Designed to streamline your research, our guide directs you […]
BU Libraries Celebrate Love Data Week
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 our understanding of the world around […]