Scanning & Digital Delivery

For Faculty & Graduate/PhD Students

Boston University Libraries provide scanning and electronic document delivery of scanned materials from the Libraries for faculty and graduate students by request. Faculty and graduate students at BU who need scanned portions of books and other printed materials held by the BU Libraries for instruction or research should submit a request via the Scanning & Digital Delivery request form or through BU Libraries Search.

Request Materials in BU Libraries Search

Requests can be placed through BU Libraries Search. Follow the steps below to submit your request.

Step 1: Sign in

Sign in to BU Libraries Search with your BU Login. In the locations accordion, user the filters or browse for a specific item.

An example item record highlighting the Sign-In option.

Step 2: Look for Scanning & Digital Delivery Link

Look for the Scanning & Digital Delivery link next to items available through this service. Information about the material will be automatically sent to the library through the form.

An item record highlighting the option to request Scanning & Digital Delivery.

Step 3: Fill & Submit

Select the appropriate material type, provide any details about the item, review the copyright statement, and submit your request.

Delivery Options

  • Materials requested to be added to a course list will be made directly available online in your Course Materials reading list.
  • Individual research or supplementary course materials requests will be emailed to you as a link to the scanned materials.

Questions?

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