Ordering & Rushes

Any book not yet purchased by Boston College Libraries may be ordered through the appropriate Subject Specialist, or by using the electronic form Recommend Library Materials (accessible after logging on to Your Quest Account). Use the "Additional Comments" box to request a rush order. You may ask to be notified when the title arrives or place an online request to have the item held for you upon arrival.

Quest may list a certain title as "on order." Access the holdings information for the title, and click "request" to ask that the title be rush ordered. You will be notified when the item arrives. If Quest lists book as "in process," click on the "request" link on the holdings screen and follow instructions. The book should be available within 3-5 business days.

Access Other Libraries

Visiting Local Libraries

Information about resources available from the many public and university libraries in the Boston area.

Boston Theological Institute

Another important consortium is that of the Boston Theological Institute (BTI). The collections of the BTI, consisting of over a million and a half in theology and cognate disciplines, constitute one of the richest theological library centers in the world. For more information about borrowing privileges contact Jonas Barciauskas (x24447).
 

Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program

The Reciprocal Faculty Borrowing Program (RFBP) allows faculty members of participating institutions borrowing privileges and on-site access to the collections of some of the most important research libraries in North America. Privileges vary from library to library and the lending library determines whether a user under this program will have on-site use and/or borrowing. Boston College faculty visiting other institutions must observe the regulations of the lending library; return materials, in person or by mail, within the loan period established by the lending library; and pay all fines or other charges incurred due to late return or damage to materials. If you are visiting another part of the country for research purposes and think that you might want to use an academic library in that area, stop by the O'Neill Library reference services desk for a list of participating institutions and more information. You must have an RFBP borrowing card, issued by Boston College, to gain access or borrow from a participating institution. For more information contact any Subject Specialist. The number of participating libraries is amost two hundred.
 

Jesuit Library Passport Program

Through the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) faculty members have on-site access and borrowing privileges to the collective holdings of 28 Jesuit institutions. Before visiting, the faculty member must complete an AJCU Direct Reciprocal Library Borrower Form, available in the O'Neill Library at the main Circulation Desk. Take the completed, signed form with you to the participating library, together with your Boston College photo ID. Please remember that borrowing privileges are determined by the host lending library and may or may not be similar to your borrowing privileges at Boston College.