In 1986, his son Brian founded the John J Burns Library of Rare Books and Special Collections at Boston College, which he named after his father. The library, located inside of Bapst Library ...

Brian P. Burns, founder of the John J. Burns Library at Boston College and former BC Trustee, died on Aug. 12 at the age of 85, according to a University release.

In a fitting conclusion to National Poetry Month—which celebrates the importance of poets and poetry in our culture—a double poetry launch will be held on April 30 at Burns Library. It highlights the ...

On Monday evening, the Newton Free Library hosted “In the Shadow of the Shamrock: Tracing Boston’s Irish History,” featuring the Irish and Irish American archives collections from Boston College’s ...

Boston College will mark Veterans Day with the 21st annual Veterans Remembrance Ceremony at 11 a.m. on November 11 on the Burns Library Lawn, where retired United States Navy Rear Admiral Raymond ...