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Course Reserves
Fill out the Faculty Reserve Request Form to put your course readings on reserve in the library.
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 2:58 PM
Boston Public Library eCard
         BPL eCard Your BPL eCard gives you free access to online databases (including JSTOR I-IX), e-books, movies, audio files, magazines and more. ...
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 2:58 PM
When Are My Library Books Due?
Students must return ALL library materials On or before Graduation All other MMA Library books Due 28 days from the borrowing date.  This in...
Tue, Dec 26, 2023 4:17 PM
Library Fines
During the Pandemic through the end of Spring Term 2021, the library removed all late fees from our students’ accounts.  However, replacement costs ar...
Tue, Dec 26, 2023 4:19 PM
How to Check Out Books or Semester Loans
In Person Use the online catalog to identify an item that is owned by the MMA library. Write down the call number to locate the item on the shelf in the l...
Fri, Aug 27, 2021 12:07 PM
How to Find a Book or Ebook
Go to MMA's homepage > Choose Resources For > Current Students   (or Faculty + Staff) You will be prompted to log in to use MMA Library Resour...
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 3:58 PM
What are Semester Loans and where are they located?
Semester Loans are the library’s collection of multiple copies of Marine Transportation (“Deck”) and Marine Engineering (“Engine”) study materials, availabl...
Wed, Apr 12, 2023 2:59 PM
What are the Library's hours?
The hours for Library assistance are posted on the Library's homepage. Note: the Library’s hours of assistance may differ from the IT Service ...
Wed, Jun 30, 2021 3:54 PM
How do I renew a book?
On campus:  To request a renewal, go to the Service Desk (1st floor, ABS) and ask a Library / IT staff member to renew your item.  You do not need to have t...
Tue, Jul 13, 2021 10:32 AM
What library services are available to MMA Alumni?
MMA Alumni maintain MMA Library database access and borrowing privileges for six months following graduation.  The Library, located in the ABS Informa...
Wed, Jun 30, 2021 3:54 PM