About the Library 

We're always working to make the Library a better place for the Babson community, both virtually and in the building.

If you have any feedback or ideas for us, please let us know.

Have you seen the latest changes?

• MyLibrary portlet: check out the new MyLibrary portlet! It combines a Library news feed, direct links to many of our most used databases organized by topic, and a search box to search the Library web site. Look at the bottom of the left hand column & move it up so you can easily access the resources you need!
• Chat with a Research Librarian: We've added chat to our help arsenal! Get your questions answered via chat Sunday-Thursday from noon-midnight, Friday & Saturday from noon-5.
• New books, READ books, & graphic novels are in newly built bookshelves along the far wall by the computers.
• Study rooms 211 & 212 are now equipped with LCD screens.
• Library news is now a blog. Find out about new databases, library services, InfoBytes & other instruction, and more.
• Read today's Financial Times: Click the icon on the home page each day to read the Financial Times online just like you would in print!

See Library News in the ITSD Update for Fall 2008 for all of the changes from the summer, including:

• Addition of 2 LCD Screens
• Virtual reference shelf
• New electronic resources
• Web site redesign
• Additional seating space in the Library
• New paint, new carpeting, new lighting

The Library’s mission is to foster independent, life-long learning through collaboration, information & learning resources, instruction and technology. Our vision is to integrate staff, resources, and technology seamlessly into the entire College community to create a dynamic and interactive environment that engages the community to:

• Innovate
• Learn
• Think creatively
• Act ethically
• Embrace the arts
• Collaborate
• Participate in real world learning experience
• Understand cultures
• Prepare for the workplace
• Research and publish
• Pursue excellence
• Gain life skills to become contributing members of society