Borrowing

Loan Periods

Undergraduates Alumni BLC Card Holders	Books: 28 days or the expiration date on your record (whichever is earlier), renewable Journals: Library Use Only Reserve: 2 hours, 24 hours, or 3 days.
Graduate Students / Staff	Books: 133 days or the expiration date on your record (whichever is earlier), renewable Journals: 24 hours (Staff only) no renewal Reserve: 2 hours, 24 hours, or 3 days.
Faculty	Books: 365 days or the expiration date on your record (whichever is earlier),  renewable Journals: 24 hours no renewal Reserve: 2 hours, 24 hours, or 3 days.
Please note that all checked out items are subject to recall at any time, which may result in changes to your due date.

• Reference materials: May not be taken from the library.

Recalls

If someone else has an item out that you need, you can recall it. When you are logged into BU Libraries Search, you will see an option to “Request” the book. You will receive an email when the book is ready for pick-up.

Renewals

See what you have checked out and renew items yourself using your Library Account. Regular circulating items may be renewed as many times as you wish unless the item is recalled.

If your patron record is blocked, email ask@bu.edu for assistance from our User Services department. Staff will need to clear your record before you can renew or check out materials.

Returns

You can return library items to any branch library. When the Libraries facilities aren’t open, please return to the outdoor book drop, located outside of Mugar Memorial Library at 771 Commonwealth Ave.

My Library Account

Sign into your Library Account to check the due dates and renew eligible materials you have on loan.