School of Theology Library News

First Paper Friday: Friday, September 20th (12-3pm)

By Sean G SmithSeptember 5th, 2019in Workshops

We are excited to announce that FIRST PAPER FRIDAY will be held from 12-3pm on Friday, September 20th in the library's Instruction Room (209). It is around the time your first paper of seminary is due, and we host all of our beginning workshops in a row, from research methods, More

Amazing Library Race: Wed, Sept 4th 1-2:30pm

By Sean G SmithAugust 19th, 2019in Events

For incoming STH students -- modeled on TV's "The Amazing Race" this is a team competition involving challenges that must be completed in order to get your next clue, racing toward the finish line with a grand prize at the end for the winning team, and prizes (and surprises!) along... More

Library Resumes Academic Year Hours on Tuesday, September 3rd

By Sean G SmithAugust 19th, 2019in Library Hours

The School of Theology Library will resume academic year hours on Tuesday, September 3rd. As per our previous announcement, our hours during the academic year have increased for the 2019-2020 School Year. Please note that these are now our hours of operation: Monday-Thursday 7:45am-10:00pm Friday 7:45am-6:00pm Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm ***Open 9:00am-6:00pm during Reading Retreat Saturdays*** Closed... More

Announcement: New Semester Hours for Fall 2019

By Sean G SmithMay 7th, 2019in Library Hours

The School of Theology Library is proud to announce new hours of operation beginning in the Fall 2019 semester: Monday-Thursday: 7:45am - 10:00pm Friday: 7:45am - 6:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Closed on Sundays and Holidays We are taking the results of this year's BU Libraries' User Survey seriously and are exploring other options to improve the... More

NEW RESOURCES! Digitalia Hispánica and Library of Latin Texts

By Sean G SmithApril 9th, 2019in New Resources

The School of Theology Library is excited to share the news that we've purchased two new library databases: Digitalia Hispánica and the Library of Latin Texts. Digitalia Hispánica is the most complete database of e-books and e-journals on Spanish language for libraries, including over 27,000 electronic documents in the database. The... More

STH Library Finals Schedule and Summer Hours

By Sean G SmithApril 5th, 2019in Library Hours

The School of Theology Library is proud to announce extended hours for Finals during the Spring 2019 semester. Our hours will be as follows: Monday 4/29-Thursday 5/2: 7:45am-10:00pm Friday 5/3: 7:45am-9:00pm Saturday 5/4 10am-9pm, Sunday 5/5 1-5pm Monday 5/6 – Thursday 5/9 7:45am-10pm Friday 5/10 7:45am-6pm Our summer hours will begin... More

Ongoing Book Sale in Library Conference Room

By Sean G SmithApril 5th, 2019in Events

If you've been in our library's conference room recently, perhaps you've seen the shelves full of books. These items are donations to our library that are either duplicates of already owned materials or items outside the scope of our collections. See something you want? Buy it! All hardcovers are for... More

Take the BU Libraries Survey!

By Sean G SmithApril 1st, 2019

The 2019 BU Libraries Survey has arrived in the inboxes of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Running from March 28th to April 18th, the survey asks questions about how the libraries are serving the BU community. We want to hear from you what you think about our services. The... More

Explore the Library’s Digital Exhibition: In Mission to Boston and the World: 150 Years of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society

The School of Theology Library is now home to several windows honoring the founders of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society that were formerly installed in the Tremont St. Methodist Church in Boston. On 21 March 2019, the School of Theology hosted a special event in the library's Reading Room: with... More