School of Theology Library News
New Page with our Fall 2020 Workshops
The School of Theology Library has launched a new page (Fall 2020 Workshop Recordings) with recordings of all the instructional portions of workshops in our Library Essentials series during Fall 2020! If you are unable to attend our live Fall 2020 workshops at 1pm on Fridays via Zoom (view our schedule... More
Library Re-Opens Monday, August 24th; Fall 2020 Hours
The School of Theology Library will re-open on Monday, August 24th. From August 24-September 1st, our hours will be: Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-4:00pm Closed Weekends and Holidays Beginning on September 2nd, 2020, the Theology Library’s hours will be: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-8:00pm; Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm Closed Sundays and Holidays For more information about library services during the upcoming semester (including contactless... More
E-Resource Trial: Ministry Matters’ Research Library Collection
The Theology Library has acquired trial access to Ministry Matters’ Research Library collection. To access, go to https://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?url=https://www.ministrymatters.com/library, log in with your BU ID and Kerberos password, and then click on the link for the Research Library. The collection includes numerous works in the areas of Biblical studies, theology, ethics, More
Zoom Workshop: Writing Research Papers
Join Archivist and Preservation Librarian Kara Jackman for the Theology Library's workshop on Writing Research Papers. Participants will learn to develop a topic and brainstorm, identify needed evidence to advance a thesis, discern between primary and secondary sources, create outlines and mind maps, and write a organized, persuasive research paper.
Zoom Workshop: Finding E-Books
Join Sean Smith, Outreach and Public Services Librarian, as he shows students how to search for e-books in BU Libraries Search, through repositories made available during the pandemic, and how to place scan requests for items that are not available as e-books.
3/25/2020 Letter from the Head Librarian
Hello Everyone, I wanted to let you all know that the library will continue to try to offer scanning services twice a week for faculty and students. Faculty members, we have created an online request system for scans for courses available at https://www.bu.edu/sthlibrary/coronavirus/faculty-course-scans/. Also, feel free to email me your request. Also, More
Letter from the Head Librarian of the School of Theology Library
Updated letter sent to STH students on March 18, 2020 Dear STH Students, As you are aware, we’re in the midst of an unusual period with all classes being held remotely due to the threat posed by the Covid-19 virus. I expect a lot of you are experiencing some trepidation and anxiety, especially... More
COVID-19 Response
The School of Theology Library has developed contingency plans to ensure we continue to provide effective support for the School of Theology community with the outbreak of COVID-19. This page provides information for our key communities on effects to library operations, implementation of document delivery, and any other necessary information. Please... More
Spring Break Hours 2020
Come visit us during Spring Break! We will be open Monday through Friday (March 9-13) 8:30am-4:30pm. We will be closed Saturday, March 7 and March 14. We resume normal hours on Monday, March 16th.
Library CLOSED Saturday, Feb 15th and Monday, Feb 17th
The School of Theology Library will be closed on Saturday, February 15th and Monday, February 17th in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. The library will reopen at 7:45am on Tuesday, February 18th.