The BU Libraries are celebrating Love Data Week (February 9-13) by sharing data resources and offerings and uplifting the data sets the BU community loves. Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)’s Love Data Week celebrates data in all forms, and the power of data to tell stories and shape... Read the rest of this entry »

The BU Libraries are hosting several Orbital-themed events this spring semester to help build community and connection through the BU Common Read. The BU Common Read is a University-wide initiative that invites all students, faculty, and staff to read and discuss the same book and to meaningfully engage with one... Read the rest of this entry »

As we start a new semester, be sure to check out just are just some of the library resources that can help you dive into your course work,  get a head start on your research projects, and find what you need for a successful spring semester. If you don't see what... Read the rest of this entry »

The Boston University Libraries join the Howard Thurman Center, the City of Boston, BU African American & Black Diaspora Studies, and BU Government & Community Affairs in inviting all to the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. The annual celebration features thoughtful and inspirational speakers and provides community... Read the rest of this entry »

Join us for one of our upcoming Zoom sessions to discover how generative AI can enhance your library research with smarter tools and strategies. Topics include: Selecting the right AI tools for research. Crafting effective prompts to generate quality results. Integrating AI into your research workflow efficiently. Verifying and fact-checking AI-generated... Read the rest of this entry »

Are you looking for a good, recent overview of practice in a certain subfield of education? Handbooks are often a great place to start!  Here are some digital texts available through BU Libraries. eBooks There are many more than this available in BU... Read the rest of this entry »

To all our new and returning students, welcome to your 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. The library can be found in the basement at 2... Read the rest of this entry »

Education Week is a high quality, nationally popular source focusing on K-12 news and education policy.  Our full premium access to edweek.org includes the latest news (updated daily), research, and commentary from the K-12 world. Brief ed-tech videos can be shared and embedded, and special reports and research on special... Read the rest of this entry »

Featured eBook Theoretical Models and Processes of Literacy (7th ed.) Donna E. Alvermann, Norman Unrau, Misty Sailors, Robert B. Ruddell: Routledge; c2019. This impressive work of over 600 pages brings together various literacy and reading research experts to provide "classic and trend-setting scholarship that is among the best in the field".  The 30... Read the rest of this entry »

Need to access a particular education journal?  Simply enter a few keywords from the journal title in BU Libraries Search. Alternatively, you can use the Journal and Newspaper Titles search. Type the journal name into the box and your results will be limited to journals and newspapers currently available through the... Read the rest of this entry »