Library

About the Fisher College Library

The Library serves as a gateway to information resources, creating an environment in which the members of the Fisher College community can access and use information in a constantly changing, technologically driven world.

The library embraces the College Mission by providing resources designed to support the curriculum, to promote intellectual curiosity and cultural appreciation, and to engage students, faculty and staff in the teaching/learning process

Library Resources - The Six Pack

As a member of the Metro-Boston Library Network (MBLN), Fisher students, faculty, and staff have access to resources from several libraries, including the Boston Public Library (all 26 branches), Chelsea Public Library, Malden Public Library, and Fisher College.

BiblioCommons

Access millions of books and films through our Integrated Library System through BiblioCommons.

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Online Databases

Access resources on any subject you need to research in Fisher College's online databases.

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APA and MLA Citation Guides

APA Citation Guide

MLA Citation Guide

Films on Demand

Access a wide variety of videos and movies both on campus and remotely through Films on Demand.

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Fisher Library: Serials Solutions

Search Fisher College's databases for full text availability by journal title.

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Boston Public Library: Serials Solutions

Search BPL databases for full text availability by journal title.

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Library Privacy Policy

The Fisher College Library does not share personally identifiable information with outside vendors or with anyone else inside or outside Fisher College. As a member of the Metro-Boston Library Network (MBLN), Fisher College adheres to the Boston Public Library's "Patron Privacy Policy," which follows the "Code of Ethics of the American Library Association."

The Librarians have access the College's database of student, faculty and staff information, which includes names, Fisher College identification numbers, home addresses, and e-mail addresses. The Librarians need access to this database in order to generate Library barcodes from the Fisher identification numbers that are required to access both materials and databases of the MBLN and to contact borrowers regarding overdue and lost materials.

Library Resources

Library Archives

Polaris Library Catalog (Alternative)

Writing and Academic Support Center

Tutoring Appointments

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Honors Program and Societies

Academic Advising

Career Services

Academic Catalog

Contact Us

Fisher College Library

118 Beacon Street,

Boston, MA 02116

E: library@fisher.edu

T: 617-236-8875

Joshua McKain

College Librarian

E: jmckain@fisher.edu

T: 617-236-8854

Cara Parkoff

Associate College Librarian

E: cparkoff@fisher.edu

T: 617-236-5420

Library FAQs

What Are the Library's Hours?

For help, please email the Library at library@fisher.edu. Thank you!

Library Hours:
May 16, 2025 - September 7, 2025

Monday - Friday*	8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday	CLOSED

*The Library will be CLOSED on the following workdays, Fridays, and holidays (please look carefully):

Friday, May 23	The Library will close at 1 p.m.
Monday, May 26	Memorial Day
Friday, June 13
Thursday, June 19	Juneteenth
Monday, June 30
Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4	Independence Day
Friday, July 11
Friday, July 18
Friday, July 25
Friday, August 1
Friday, August 8
Friday, August 15
Monday, September 1	Labor Day

How Do I Donate a Book or Film to the Library?

Library Donation Policy

Books, films, and other material donations

The Library appreciates the donation of books, films, and other materials. In-kind offerings of books, films, and other materials are accepted with the understanding that they may be retained, discarded and/or used at the discretion of the Library. Items may be given in honor of, or in memory of, a member of the Fisher College community. The Library does not appraise books, films, or other materials.

Acknowledgment

Although the Library does not appraise books and materials, a Librarian and/or Director of Advancement will provide a letter acknowledging receipt of any donations and indicating the type (e.g. hardcover book, paperback book, DVD, lectern, etc.), quantity,
and date of the donation.

Criteria for Books, films, and other donations:

Items must be in good condition
Items must be suitable for the Library’s collection
Items must be given without restrictions or costs associated

Reservation of Rights

The Library reserves the right to dispose of such gifts as it deems appropriate. Such disposition may include, but is not limited to, the following:

Retention in the Fisher College Library or at one of the campuses
Donation to another library
Donation to another not-for-profit or nonprofit organization
Sale

How Can I Access Resources Not Available at Fisher?

If your research leads you to a book or article that is not available at the Fisher College Library, the Metro Boston Library Network, the Commonwealth Catalog, or through any of the databases to which Fisher has access, you may request an item through Inter-Library Loan. For more details, please ask a librarian. You can also place an Inter-Library Loan request in person, by phone at 617-236-8875, or by e-mail at library@fisher.edu.