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- African Studies Library The African Studies Library supports BU’s African Studies Center and all undergraduate, graduate, and faculty research on Africa.
- Alumni ResourcesLearn how to access our designated e-resources and library spaces as an alum.
- Ask a LibrarianAvailable via chat, email, or in-person consultations. No question is too small.
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- BU Digital Library BU Digital Library showcases digitized manuscripts, images, papers, audio and video recordings from notable figures and events in the Boston University Libraries’ Special Collections.
- BU Libraries 2 GoRequest and pick up books for research and study.
- BU Libraries SearchUse BU Libraries Search to find books, articles, media, and more in a single platform.
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- Databases A-Z ListAll databases available to support your research.
- Digital VenturesProvides digital scholarship services to BU faculty, researchers, and students, and digitization of BU Libraries Special Collection materials.
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- Events & WorkshopsExplore upcoming workshops, activities, and events curated by our expert librarians.
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- HoursBuilding and service hours for each of our branches and Ask a Librarian.
- Howard Gotlieb Archival Research CenterThe Gotlieb Center maintains and provides access to many of BU Libraries’ archival and special collections.
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- Maps & Floor PlansFind directions and floor plans for all of our library branches.
- Mugar Memorial LibraryLocated next to the George Sherman Union, Mugar Memorial Library is the largest and most central library on campus.
- Music LibrarySupports music research, collections, and instruction services.
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- NewsStay up to date with library news, including new resources, upcoming events, and important service updates.
- New York TimesAccess the New York Times online through the BU Libraries academic group pass.
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- Open Access Publishing SupportLearn more about our agreements with publishers about support for OA publishing.
- OpenBUBU’s open access institutional repository, highlighting publications authored or co-authored by BU faculty, students, and staff.
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- Pardee Management LibraryLocated in the Questrom School of Business, the Pardee Management Library supports business and management-related library research and instruction.
- Pickering Educational Resources LibraryLocated in the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, the Pickering Educational Resources Library supports research services, instruction, and collection development for faculty, students, and staff.
- ProQuest TDM StudioThis tool from ProQuest gives students, faculty and researchers access to rights-cleared content and text and data mining tools to help make new connections and uncover trends and insights.
- ProQuest Theses and DissertationsThe world’s most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. Sign in with BU Login.
- PubMedSearch biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life-science journals, and online books, from the National Library of Medicine and NCBI.
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- Research AppointmentsNeed assistance with your research? Meet with our experienced librarians over Zoom or in person.
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- Visiting the LibrariesGuidelines for visitors, including conduct policies, access restrictions, and information for non-BU community members who wish to use the libraries.