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About Newman Library |
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There is no limit to the services provided at the Newman Library which is an integral part of the Boston Public Library and Metro Boston Library Network [MBLN]. Our students register for a Boston Public Library card here at school and use the same online catalog and circulation network.
Our mission is:
- to support the Newman curriculum through access to a wide range of resources
- to encourage the love of reading for pleasure
- to value the level of each student's expertise and support each one's search for growth
- to value, support, and encourage the exploration and access of information, knowledge, truth, and wisdom
On a daily basis we provide:
- a welcoming, comfortable environment for study
- a collection of 3000+ books specifically relevant to the Newman curriculum
- a selection of daily newspapers and current magazines
- access to Horizon our online catalog, research databases, and the internet
- access to Encyclopedia Britannica online, with 24 hour off-site availability for the Newman community
- access to ARTstor Digital Image Library
- an audiovisual collection of 300+ items for Faculty / Classroom use
- access to 7.5 million books held by the Boston Public Library with over 2 million items that can be borrowed
- shared resources with the Metro Boston Regional System including local college collections
- assistance in locating and using materials
- access to My Library Account where students can renew, reserve, and follow through on book choices 24 hours a day
We frequently offer:
- classroom instruction on the research process and use of the online catalog.
- instruction in the use of research databases.
- book discussion groups.
- information about local author events.
- field trips to the Boston Public Library in order to become familiar with
-the location of the resources and collections
-the history, art, and architecture of this beautiful building.
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