{"id":55,"date":"2015-01-07T13:41:07","date_gmt":"2015-01-07T18:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:25:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T13:25:45","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About the Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--<\/script><strong>[ <a href=\"#collections\">Library Collections<\/a> ]\u00a0[\u00a0<a href=\"#class\">Classroom Support<\/a> ] [ <a href=\"#slideshow\">Library Photos<\/a>\u00a0]<\/strong>--><br \/>\nThe Alumni Medical Library serves the faculty, staff and students of Boston University&#8217;s <span>Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine, Goldman School of<\/span> Dental Medicine and School of Public Health. Faculty, staff and students of the Boston University Charles River campus are eligible for most services.<\/p>\n<p><span>The Alumni Medical Library offers a wide variety of resources and services supporting education on the Boston University Medical Campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"collections\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"subheaderleft\">\n<h4>Library Collections<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Print collections<\/strong>: approximately 20,000 books and 1,000 historical journal titles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital collections<\/strong>:\u00a0over 8,000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/resources\/e-books\/\">electronic books<\/a>, approximately 6,500\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/resources\/e-journals\/\">online journals<\/a> and 240 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/news\/databases\/\">bibliographic databases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Subject guides<\/strong>: more than 50 <a href=\"https:\/\/medlib-bu.libguides.com\/\">subject guides<\/a> to electronic resources<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interested in learning more about our collections?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"class\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"subheaderleft\">\n<h4>Library Services for Classroom Support<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Librarians are available to provide a number of services to support course instructors in-person or virtually, including<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Curriculum-integrated training<\/strong>: Librarians can visit your class to provide hands-on <span>information literacy sessions or assist with drop-in course-integrated student training for projects or class assignments. <a href=\"https:\/\/medlib-bu.libwizard.com\/f\/library-instruction-sessions-workshop-request\">Request a Library Instruction Session or Workshop<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Faculty training<\/strong>: Librarians can provide training for faculty on Library resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reference services<\/strong>: Librarians are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m. Email for an appointment, or visit the service desk on the 12th floor to ask for assistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subject Guides:<\/strong> Librarians have curated a growing list of <a href=\"https:\/\/medlib-bu.libguides.com\/\">Subject Guides<\/a> to provide easy access to information resources on various topics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Reserves:<\/strong> Librarians can help you connect library resources to your Blackboard sites using <a href=\"https:\/\/medlib-bu.libguides.com\/course-reserves\">Course Reserves &amp; Leganto<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical Image Resources:<\/strong> A selection of websites featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/medlib-bu.libguides.com\/medical-images\">medical images<\/a> is available from the Library\u2019s subject guides. Please be aware of copyright when using these sites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purchase Request.<\/strong> Request that the Library purchase a resource by submitting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/services\/circulation\/bookjournal-purchase-request\/\">request for purchase<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have questions or would like to arrange for the above services, contact the Reference Desk: (617) 358-4810,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:refquest@bu.edu\">refquest@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"subheader\"><strong>Facts &amp; Services<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/about-us\/collections\/\">About the Library Collections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/about-us\/directions\/\">Address and Directions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/about-us\/hours\/\">Hours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/about-us\/staff\/\">Departments and Staff Contacts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/services\/\">Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/about-us\/aml-strategic-plan\/\">Strategic Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/medlib\/about-us\/aml-mission-and-vision\/\">Mission and Vision Statements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlib-bu.libanswers.com\/search\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"slideshow\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Library Photos<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bu-slideshow-container library-images autoplay\" id=\"bu-slideshow-container-12340\" data-slideshow-name=\"library-images\" data-slideshow-delay=\"5000\" style=\"width: auto; \"><div class='slideshow-loader active'><div class='loader-animation'><\/div><p>loading slideshow...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bu-slideshow-slides\"><ul class=\"bu-slideshow transition-slide\" id=\"bu-slideshow-12340\"><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_0\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2021\/09\/2-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Service Desk, 12th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_1\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2021\/09\/DSC_0011-636x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Computer Tables, 12th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_2\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2021\/09\/DSC_0014-636x422.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Study Tables, 12th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_3\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/MED_5068-final-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">13th Floor Learning Resource Center<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_4\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/LRC-02-20-34-636x462.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Stairwell, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_5\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/02-12-MED_5044-636x474.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Study Pod, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_6\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/02-12-MED_5043-636x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Seating, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_7\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/02-12-MED_5036-636x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Study Nook, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_8\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/02-12-MED_5032-636x474.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">History Display, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_9\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/02-12-MED_5030-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Group Study Room, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_10\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/LRC-02-20-43-636x494.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Individual Study Pod, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_11\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/LRC-02-20-42-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Individual Study Pods, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_12\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/LRC-02-20-38-636x437.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Study Nooks, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_13\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/LRC-02-20-36-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Study Counter, 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_14\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2020\/12\/02-12-MED_5047-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">View of Boston from 13th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_15\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2021\/01\/photo-2-636x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">11 Floor Test Center<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_16\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2021\/01\/TestCenter_2014_23ppt-636x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">View from 11th Floor Window Seating<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_17\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2021\/01\/photo-1-636x475.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-right\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Seating Outside 11th Floor Test Center<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_18\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-left\"><img src=\"\/medlib\/files\/2021\/01\/L1100_2014_13ppt-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><div class=\"bu-slide-caption caption-bottom-left\"><p class=\"bu-slide-caption-text\">Computer Classroom, 11th Floor<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"bu-slideshow-arrows\" id=\"bu-slideshow-12340_arrows\"><a class=\"bu-slideshow-arrow-left\" href=\"#\"><\/a><a class=\"bu-slideshow-arrow-right\" href=\"#\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Alumni Medical Library serves the faculty, staff and students of Boston University&#8217;s Chobanian &amp; Avedisian School of Medicine, Goldman School of Dental Medicine and School of Public Health. 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