Visiting the Gotlieb Center
In-Person Research
In-person research is by appointment only, and appointment requests will be processed according to the order received. To request an appointment please Contact Us.
In-person research will take place on the first two business days of each week with the following guidelines and expectations:
- In-person research is available by appointment only; collections stored off-site and/or with donor restrictions, are not available.
- Appointments must be requested at least three weeks before your planned visit.
- Requests for appointments are tentative until receipt of a confirmation email from the Public Service team. All requests are subject to review to ensure that any logistical issues with retrieval or donor restrictions can be met within the time frame of the appointment request.
- All appointments are subject to change or cancellation for public health, logistics, or other reasons at the discretion of the BU Libraries leadership.
- A valid photo ID must be presented upon arrival at the Mugar Memorial Library, and must be completed each new day of any visit.
- In-person research days are the first two business days of the week following the BU Calendar (usually Mondays & Tuesdays). Research seating is limited, with appointments available from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm; and again from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (the Center closes from 12:30 pm -1:30 pm daily for lunch).
- Requests for copies of material by in-person researchers follow the same procedure and limitations as noted above.
Please do not make any travel plans until your appointment has been confirmed by a staff member.
Map & Directions
Need help navigating? See the Map & Directions page to plan your visit.