Library Collection
The Research Library focuses on the subject areas of economics and monetary policy. There are 65,000 volumes and 400 banking and economics periodical titles. Among library holdings are most economic research publications of the Federal Reserve Districts and the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. This special collection includes economic reviews, working papers, conference proceedings, and current and historical statistical releases from the Board of Governors. The library distributes, free of charge, publications of the Boston Fed’s Research Department.

Visitor Hours
The Research Library is open to the public from 9:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You must have a government-issued form of identification to enter the building.

Reference Desk
The Boston Fed’s librarians will assist visitors with the use of the library’s resources as well as answering reference questions by phone or email. Please check our frequently asked questions before contacting us.
Contact info: 617-973-3397 or boston.library@bos.frb.org

InterLibrary Loan
The Library accepts InterLibrary Loan requests through the OCLC System. Please contact your company, school, or public librarian for more information.

Directions
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Research Library is located on the 9th floor of the Bank, at
600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA. Detailed directions are available.