Library Resources

UCB students are able to access books, articles, and other resources through two different library systems. Depending on what you are looking for, please consider taking one of the following steps:

1. Request books from the Suffolk Univerisity Library. See how here.

2. Access research quality databases through the Boston Public Library. See how here

3. Visit the Boston Public Library Click Here . Their collections might well include what you need.

If you have any questions, please contact Whitney Wilson

Steps for requesting books from Suffolk University through Inter-Library Loan:

1. Access the online catalog (a list of books and other resources held by the library). Click Here

Note: UCB patrons cannot borrow books from the Suffolk Law, Dean, Dakar, or Madrid libraries, nor can we access non-circulating items (e.g. Reserve, Reference, Rare items). Please ask a staff member if you are unsure what you are requesting.

2. See the UCB librarian OR an LRC staff member for a copy the Suffolk ILL form.

3. Fill out the "Request Form" as completely as possible. The UCB staff member helping you can find and fill out the necessary information.

Suffolk will let UCB know if a book request has been delayed for any reason.

Please return your books by the due date Whitney Wilson, UCB librarian.

Steps for finding articles through Boston Regional Library System:

1. Set up an electronic BPL card, if you don't already have one,

click here.

The BPL e-card can only be used from the services explained here.

We encourage all UCB students to upgrade to a standard BPL card, which allows access to all the services of the library. To do so, visit your local branch of the BPL.

2. Once you have an e-card, access the databases with your number via this link. It's easy to focus your search by academic area (arts and humanities; sciences; education), and by following the suggestions you'll find on the page, you will be able to search magazines and journals related to your topic.

3. If at any point you need help in your searching, please contact Whitney Wilson, UCB Librarian.

Learning Resource Center (LRC)

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers an encompassing range of academic guidance and one-on-one tutoring for UCB students. Professionals who assist student in strenghting their writing, reading and learning skills staff the LRC. Tutorial assistance is also provided in Spanish and Cantonese.

The LRC focuses on maximizing the potential and developement of each student's learning experiences at the Urban College in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. In addition to academic tutoring support, assitance is available to improve reading and writing skills, rehearse oral presentations, view videotapes that supplement course content, take make-up tests and search the Internet for reference materials. This varied method of assistance fosters skills development while contributing to success in mastering course content.

Trained tutors are available to work with students requiring assistance in particular courses. Arrangements for tutoring are made with the staff of the Learning Resource Center. Tutoring for math and individually paced writing programs are conducted on a one-on-one basis. Twelve computer stations, located in the LRC, provide students an opportunity to do internet research for class assignments and to complete assignments.

Computer Facilities

Urban College of Boston's LRC has twelve computer workstations. Students can do research for class assignments and term papers and have access to library and other research materials through the internet. Students are encouraged to call ahead at ext. 6552 or they may stop by LRC on the 7th floor to check availability of computers.