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On Display: On Campus

By Macee Damon

Earlier this year, a book showing enthusiastic use by many hands and the signs of several aquatic adventures landed on my desk for replacement.

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Special Spring Break Hours: Saturday, March 9–Sunday, March 17

By Lisa Curtin

Wondering if the library is open during spring break?  Yes, yes we are! Please be sure to check our modified spring break hours to ensure we're open before visiting. We'll be here if you'd like to borrow books and movies, pick up a museum pass, catch up on some work, or simply to enjoy the quiet. 

Spring Break Hours

Saturday 3/9 & Sunday 3/10:
closed

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On View in the RSM Art Gallery: Face to Face | February 29–April 5

By Lisa Curtin

As part of Bentley University's Disability Awareness Week, the RSM Art Gallery and bkprojects are proud to present Face to Face, a selection of portraits created by Artists working at Vinfen’s Gateway Arts in Brookline. Please join us in celebrating the opening of the exhibit on Thursday, February 29 - there will be an Artist/Curator Talk at 5:00pm followed by a reception at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there!

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Registration Now Open for OER Web Series for Faculty & Staff

By James Thibeault

The Bentley University Library is excited to launch an Open Educational Resources (OER) web series during the months of March and April.

The OER web series consists of three parts, each lasting for approximately 30 minutes. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom, allowing participants to engage in real-time discussions and ask questions. However, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, don't worry! Recordings of each session will be made available to all registered participants, ensuring that you won't miss out on any valuable content. 

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Bentley Library by the Numbers - 2023 Infographic

By Lisa Curtin

The Bentley Library is pleased to share the latest version of Bentley Library by the Numbers! Using data from the 2023 calendar year, this infographic presents a snapshot of the how the Bentley community engages with the library and utilizes our services and resources. We think these are some of the most interesting facts related to library use, research help, instruction, and collections. 

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Storm Closing: Tuesday, February 13. Updated - Library Opening at 5:00pm

By Lisa Curtin

[Updated at 12:45pm, Tuesday, February 13]: Bentley University has announced that all undergraduate & graduate evening classes beginning at 5:00 p.m. or later today will be held as scheduled. The library will be open from 5:00pm-12:00am.  

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Let's Talk: Counseling Center Holding Drop-in Conversations at the Library.

By Lisa Curtin

We are pleased to announce that the Bentley Counseling Center is bringing Let's Talk to the Bentley Library this semester. Let's Talk provides Bentley students with informal drop-in conversations with Bentley Therapists as a comfortable non-treatment alternative to formal mental health care. 

Starting Tuesday, February 6, therapists will be available in Library Room 201 (the Manfredi study room on the top floor) on the following Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. No appointments are necessary!

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Go Green with Ecosia: The Search Engine with a Sustainable Business Model

By James Thibeault

I find that growth and destruction can go hand in hand—especially in the business world. In order for a business to grow, it must consume or be consumed.

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What is Your Story? Events to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Hope Houston

I was a girl when I heard Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered in August 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The March on Washington and the speech have become as familiar to Americans as Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. One can say that both speeches changed the course of history. King’s speech changed the course of my life.

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Spring '24 Library Hours, Tips & Reminders

By Lisa Curtin

Welcome to spring semester all new and returning students! We look forward to seeing you in the library soon. Here are a few important tips and reminders for spring. Please don't hesitate to stop by, call, chat, or email us if you need help or have questions. 

Library Hours

During the spring semester the normal library hours are:

Sunday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Monday–Thursday
7:30 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

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