Theology Library News

Fall 2016 Library Workshop Schedule Released

By Sean G SmithJuly 22nd, 2016in Workshops

We have released our Fall 2016 Library Workshop Calendar! Our workshops are held Wednesdays at 1pm (following community lunch) and last for thirty minutes. These workshops are designed to assist you in discovering and requesting resources needed for your research, writing papers, and utilizing special services we offer! Learn more... More

Revamped Website!

By Sean G SmithJune 16th, 2016in New Services

The School of Theology Library has updated its website! In April, Boston University introduced a new framework for websites that incorporates best practices for website building and allows for easier, more responsive use no matter what device being used: phone, tablet, laptop, or PC. The staff of the School of... More

Summer Hours Begin May 9th

By Sean G SmithMay 6th, 2016

Beginning May 9th, the School of Theology Library will shift to summer hours. We will be open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. We will be closed on weekends and on July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The School of Theology Archives will be open Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm. It... More

Database on Trial: Twentieth Century Religious Thought

By Sean G SmithMay 1st, 2016in New Services

We have a new database on trial through June 20, 2016: Twentieth Century Religious Thought, volume 1 on Christianity and volume 2 on Islam. From the database website, the Twentieth Century Religious Thought database is a “multivolume, cross-searchable online collection that brings together the seminal works and archival materials related to... More

Group Study Space during Finals!

By Sean G SmithApril 13th, 2016in New Services

The School of Theology Library is proud to provide Group Study Space for use by School of Theology students between April 25th and May 7th in our library's conference room (202A)! Sign up in person at the STH Library circulation desk- you will hand a supervisor your BU ID to... More

LAST CHANCE BOOK SALE! Wed. April 6th, 1-4p

By Sean G SmithMarch 30th, 2016in Events

  One day only: Wednesday, April 6th, starting right after Community Lunch! We are trying to clean out all the extra books from our book sale. For $5, take all the books you can carry with you! We will supply bags, but feel free to bring your own as well!

New Archival Holdings database

Archon is a database system that describes archival holdings held at Boston University School of Theology Library. It allows users to search using keywords, record groups, collection name, subject, creator, and digital content listing. It has the capability to link to digital objects. Users will find helpful information like collection... More

Faculty Authors Roundtable Discussions

By Margaret A RosequistMarch 22nd, 2016in Events

In celebration of our School of Theology Faculty authors, the STH Library is pleased to sponsor some upcoming roundtable discussions focused on recent faculty writings.  These discussion roundtables are intended to provide an opportunity for participants to be introduced to and engage with the written work of the author.  A... More