Welcome back to Pickering Library!
To all our new and returning students, Welcome! to the Pickering Educational Resources Library. We have a wonderful set of resources, services, and amenities available to you both online and in-person, and we encourage you to stop by and check it out.
Here is a link to our detailed hours.
Whether you need a place to study or just want a quiet place to relax, you can find reservable rooms, comfy chairs, a cold and hot water station, and more here at Pickering.
Student Services
If you are a student, you might find some of the following resources and services particularly useful:
- Research Guides on a variety of education-related topics to help kickstart your research.
- Education Databases for access to quality content from the convenience of your own computer.
- A variety of print materials housed in one of Pickering’s many education collections.
- Appointments with our librarians if you get stumped or need help during the research process.
Faculty Services
If you are a faculty member or are teaching any courses, you may find the following services of use:
- Instruction sessions run by our head librarian, Dan Benedetti.
- Course Reserves services to ensure students have full access to all your course readings.
- And a host of other services for faculty, such as room reservations, collection development requests, and more.
FAQs
Where is the library? I can’t find it.
- Pickering is in the basement at 2 Silber Way. As you walk in the Silber Way entrance, turn to the right as you enter and you’ll find the stairs down to the library entrance.
Who do I contact if I have a library-related question?
- Feel free to call our circulation desk (617-353-3734) during business hours or to email us at picklib@bu.edu with any questions you may have!