Call Number Locations
BU Libraries organizes collections first by library location, then by call number. A call number is a sequence of letters and numbers that show a book’s location within the library.
In the stacks, call numbers appear on the spines of books and journals. You can also find call numbers in BU Libraries Search, under the “Find in Library” heading of an item record.
Use the table below to find call numbers located in Mugar Memorial Library.
| Floor Number | Call Number Range | Services & Features |
|---|---|---|
| Basement | Film/Video, microform | Microfilm Indexes (South Elevator Only) |
| 1st Floor | X, Z, NX | Services Desk, Self-Checkout, Course Reserves, Scanners, IT Help Center, Print Center, Reference, Oversize |
| 2nd Floor | M, N (except NX) | Music Library |
| 3rd Floor | A, B, C, D, E | PAL Lounge, MLK Jr. Reading Room |
| 4th Floor | F, G, H, J, K, L, P-PR2600 | Reservable Study Rooms |
| 5th Floor | PR2600-PT, Q, R, S, T, U, V | Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center (South Elevator Only) |
| 6th Floor | See African Studies Call Numbers | African Studies Library (North Elevator Only) |
Leisure Reading
Looking for your next read? The BU Libraries has a leisure reading lending library located inside the Howard Thurman Center. The broad collection of fiction and non-fiction titles is intended to support wellbeing and foster exploration, discovery, and community-building by offering books that enable the BU community to explore interests beyond their academic major and enjoy fiction titles.
More Leisure Reading Collections
- New Books@BU: Take a look at the new books we’ve purchased this month for the BU Libraries! See the record for details on how to access these titles. eBooks for the entire campus can be browsed as well as new print books for some libraries by location.
- Reader’s Guide to Boston: Created by our expert librarians, this guide highlights reading resources in and around the Boston area.