Book Type |
Description |
General Collection and Oversized |
A print book in the library's collection. Can be checked out for 28 days (plus renewals) using your BU ID card. |
eBooks |
An electronic book that can be accessed online anywhere you have an Internet connection. Some e-books in the collection allow for multiple users and others only allow one user at a time. |
Reference Books and eBooks |
A reference book is a resource to get specific facts of an overview of a subject. Reference resources are used to get the background information you need on a subject. Reference books include encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, handbooks, almanacs, and bibliographies. Print reference books cannot be checked out. eBook reference material can be used anywhere you have an Internet connection. |
Reserve Books |
Items on reserve in the library are high-use items. They are materials directly related to coursework from faculty members. |
Special Collection |
Special Collection books are items that are rare, unique, and/or historical. These items do not circulate but can be viewed in the library. |
Search the library catalog to find books and ebooks in the library's collection. You can also expand your search to include all I-Share Libraries and request books from other colleges and universities.
You may also find the ebooks from the "Very Short Introduction" series helpful for learning about a topic. This series from Oxford University Press "offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects...Each volume provides an authoritative and engaging assessment of a concept, field, or body of work, drawing out the central ideas, themes, and approaches. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, new insights, and enthusiasm to make often challenging topics highly readable to develop your core knowledge...the series is an indispensable and accessible guide that will enrich your understanding." (from the publisher).
Concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects in science and mathematics.