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Boston Data and Statistics

Explore Boston's data and statistics. Access resources on demographics, housing, economy, public health, and more. Find key reports, datasets, and tools to help you analyze and understand how the city evolves.

Social Work Research Support

Lucy Flamm, Social Work Librarian, is available for appointments and workshops relating to social work research including identifying sources, citations, and data analysis. Lucy can be contacted via email at LFlamm@bu.edu. 

Using Technology

  • Boston University has a laptop loan program if you need assistance staying connected with technology throughout your coursework. Learn more here. 
  • The Boston Public Library also has a 3-week laptop lending program. Learn more here. Anyone can get a free Boston Public Library card with proof of Massachusetts address. 

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Need help? Ask us!

 Chat with a Librarian

 Email Get answers within 24 hours. (ask@bu.edu)

 Phone: Call 617-353-2700 or look through our reference contacts.

 In person: Visit our library locations.

 Make a research appointment

  Text a librarian: 617-431-2427

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Related Subject Guides

Additional subject guides across the Library are available to support your research. A full list is available here, with guides most relevant to the social work community listed below:

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