Mugar Memorial Library
Preparing for a Visit
credit_card Bring your BU ID card. All members of the BU community will be required to swipe their BU ID card to gain entry to Mugar.
masks Face coverings are required for entry and must be worn at all times in the building.
Refer to Back2BU for complete information on safety and guides on visiting campus.
More about Visiting the LibrariesServices Availability
The majority of our services are available online. In-person services have been centralized at the Library Services Desk. See this page for more services.
Services
| Service | Availability |
|---|---|
| Building Hours |
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| BU Libraries 2 Go | shopping_bag Pickup at Mugar Entrance |
| Circulation Desk | live_help Go to Library Services Desk |
| Interlibrary Loans | shopping_bag Pickup at Mugar Entrance |
| Library Services Desk | live_help 8 am – 11 pm daily |
| Krasker Film / Video | event_available By appointment only – email krasfilm@bu.edu |
| Microforms | event_available By appointment only – email krasfilm@bu.edu |
| Research Center | event_available Chat or Zoom Appointment |
| Reserves Desk | live_help Go to Library Services Desk |
| Returns | assignment_returned Outside Mugar/GSU entrance |
| Stacks | book Open |
Study Areas
| Service | Availability |
|---|---|
| Floor by floor seating | map See floor plans |
| PAL Study Lounge | clear Closed |
| Reservable Rooms | book_online Student Study App |
| Study Spaces | event_seat First come first served |
Locations
| Service | Availability |
|---|---|
| African Studies Library |
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| HGARC (Archives) | event_available By Appointment – Request Here |
| Music Library |
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Technology
| Service | Availability |
|---|---|
| Applications | cloud_queue BU Common from Anywhere |
| Computers | desktop_windows 1st & 2nd floors |
| Copy / Scan | scanner Open | Print Center | print 8 am – 5 pm, Mon-Fri |
| Printers | print 1st, 2nd, 3rd floors |
Navigating within Mugar
map View floor plans for available services points and study spaces.