BU WorldCat Local service has been updated and streamlined for your convenience. Previously, some requests used the WorldCat Local interface, while others were requested through Interlibrary Loan. While you may still choose to use the WorldCat Local interface to search for, identify, and request books, you will now be able to make all... Read the rest of this entry »

Each year, The Chronicle of Higher Education publishes a special report called the Almanac of Higher Education. The Almanac features a unique collection of data, tables, and analysis focusing on areas of education such as diversity, finance, enrollment, and many others that are open for you to explore. Check out this year's Almanac... Read the rest of this entry »

This month at PERL, check out our "Bookflix" display! We put together recommended books for a variety of categories. All of the books are available at our library. Click on the images below to find the books in BU Library Search: New Arrivals:     Young Adult Lit with LGBT Protagonists:      Comedy:       Wordless Picture Books:    

Google has just released the 2016 edition of Google Scholar Metrics. This ranking of important scholarly journals is available across many relevant categories and subcategories, and includes journals in various languages. You can find nearly all of the ranked journals represented in BU Libraries Search. For more details on the... Read the rest of this entry »

The BU Libraries maintain a subscription to ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global which is the primary database for digital dissertations. The database provides full text (PDF) access to most of the dissertations added since 1997. Dissertations from prior to 1997 may be found in the database, but generally only as... Read the rest of this entry »

  On June 2nd, the Boston Globe announced the winners of this year's Globe-Horn Book Award for children's and young adult literature. Watch the award announcement below or read the award winners here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKpMhjWq5Zw Some of this year's award winners and honor books are available at Pickering Educational Resources library. Click on the... Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever had trouble finding a book that takes place in a certain setting? Look no further than placingliterature.com. This crowdsourcing website features a map that assists you in identifying books that take place in different states and countries, as well as allowing you to add your own literary... Read the rest of this entry »

Are you working toward finishing a dissertation?  Did you know the BU Libraries offer an online Guide for Writers of Theses and Dissertations?  It has all the formatting, online submission, and library contact details you'll need. Thesis preparation videos and a pdf on formatting details should help get you well... Read the rest of this entry »

A huge thank you to all students and faculty who took the 2016 library survey. Linda Plunket, Associate University Librarian and the chair of the Library Assessment Committee, says the response rate was terrific for faculty, graduate students, and for undergraduate students. Her team will now diligently explore all of the... Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that BU Alumni have remote access to many electronic resources including ebooks and full text journal articles? To access these resources, alumni may visit the Alumni Services webpage on the Library’s website. Databases currently available to BU alumni include ABI/Inform Complete, Business Source (Ebsco Alumni Edition), ebrary... Read the rest of this entry »