Hours
The African Studies Library is open Monday through Friday 9-5, year round. ASL is closed weekends and holidays.
The majority of the collection is located in the Mugar Memorial Libary stacks and are available during Mugar's hours.
Directions
The African Studies Library is located on the sixth floor of Mugar Memorial Library. Please note that the sixth floor is accessible only via the North elevator or stairwell, located next to the Circulation desk.
By Public Transportation (MBTA)
Take the Green Line "B" car to Boston University Central. The entrance to Mugar Memorial Library is between the George Sherman Union and the School of Theology building.
By Car From the west:
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 18 (Allston/Cambridge). Exit left. Follow signs for Cambridge to the second set of lights. Turn right at the lights and travel on Soldiers Field Road/Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square exit. Follow Local Directions below.
From the north:
Take I-93 or Route 1 South to Boston. Exit onto Storrow Drive (Exit 26). Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square exit. Follow Local Directions below.
From the south:
Take I-93/Route 3 (Southeast Expressway) north to Boston. Exit onto Storrow Drive (Exit 26). Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square exit. Follow Local Directions below.
Local Directions:
From the Kenmore Square exit, at the first set of lights, turn right onto Beacon Street. The road soon forks. Take the left fork into Kenmore Square (the right fork is Bay State Road). In Kenmore Square, stay to the right and bear onto Commonwealth Avenue.
Mugar Library is at 771 Commonwealth Avenue; watch for the Marsh Chapel and Plaza on your right to signal close proximity to the library. Parking lots and on-street metered parking are available up and down Commonwealth Avenue.