{"id":105736,"date":"2020-08-18T12:04:03","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T16:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/?page_id=105736"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:19:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T18:19:38","slug":"using-the-libraries-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/help\/using-the-libraries-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Using the Libraries Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

Searching the Collection<\/h2>\n

BU Libraries Search<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a one-stop tool for finding a wide range of materials from the BU Libraries. You can use it to look for books, journals, music scores, videos, audio, and other items in the library\u2019s collection. It also includes eBooks, articles, streaming, and online materials from many sources provided by the library.<\/span><\/p>\n

Databases A-Z<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>offers a complete list of all subscription databases, including multidisciplinary and subject-specific databases for all of your research needs.<\/p>\n

Learn more about our library catalogs.<\/a><\/p>\n

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    <\/a>Access and Authentication<\/h2>\n

    Please note that some online resources are restricted to BU affiliates only. Current students, staff, and faculty can access these resources by entering their BU Login<\/strong><\/a> when prompted.<\/p>\n

    Alumni & Visitors<\/h3>

    \nIf you are an     alum<\/a><\/strong> or looking to visit in person, please review our Visiting the Libraries<\/a><\/strong> page\u00a0<\/strong>before making travel arrangements.\u00a0<\/span>
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    Add BU Libraries to Your Google Scholar Account<\/h2>

    \nIf you are using Google Scholar for your research, be sure to connect your researcher account with the BU Libraries. This way you can access subscribed articles and other resources without having to search through the Library.<\/p>\n

    First, be sure to access our university specific instance of Google Scholar:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n