About Mugar

In the heart of BU’s Charles River Campus since 1966, Mugar Memorial is the University’s largest library, featuring vast online and print collections as well as a wide array of study and collaboration spaces and library administration for all BU Libraries. The University’s main humanities and social sciences library, Mugar also provides access to 500 databases, 150,000 journals, and over a million ebooks, with our team of dedicated librarians constantly refining and developing our collections throughout the year. In addition, the Mugar building houses the African Studies Library, Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, Music Library, and Krasker Film & Video collection.

Our Services

Study Rooms & Spaces

Reserve a private or group study room for up to two hours per day, or search for open seating options.

Visit Mugar Library

Whether you're a BU community member or a guest, please review our information about accessing the library.

Additional Resources

Crafternoon: Blackout Poetry & Bedazzled Frames

Day: Wednesday Sep 9th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm BU Common @ Mugar Library

Crafternoon: Blackout Poetry & Bedazzled Frames

Day: Tuesday Sep 15th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm BU Common @ Mugar Library

Poetry is a Culture of People: A Celebration of Nikki Giovanni

Day: Thursday Sep 17th Time: 2:00pm - 7:00pm George Sherman Union, Second Floor

Crafternoon

Day: Thursday Sep 24th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm BU Common @ Mugar Library