Month: July 2011

Now Showing at the Art Gallery: Omer Hecht

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Open from July 25 until August 26, 2011, the current exhibit at the Caturano and Company Art Gallery features photographs by Omer Hecht in an installation titled “The End of the Line”. All are invited to attend a closing reception for the artist on Wednesday, August 24, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm. You may view the artist’s portfolio at http://omerhecht.blogspot.com.

Omer Hecht
The End of the Line
July 25 – August 26, 2011

Closing Reception for the Artist
Wednesday, August 24
4:30pm – 6:30pm
light refreshments will be served

Untitled, 8" x 14", Digital ink print, 2008

Located on the main floor of the Bentley Library, the Caturano and Company Art Gallery is free and open to the public. Check the online hours calendar for information about the Library’s hours.

TV on DVD

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So, what’s on TV tonight? Re-runs of shows you’ve already watched? The latest entry in the string of reality cupcake shows? You can do better than that!  We have some great TV shows on DVD to get you through the summer TV doldrums.

Perhaps there are shows you’ve wanted to watch but they air on a channel you don’t subscribe to, like HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, Showtime’s Dexter and AMC’s Breaking Bad.  Or maybe there is a show that you’ve been hearing everyone talk about, but since you missed the first couple of seasons (30 Rock), or even the entire run of the series (The Sopranos), you thought it was too late. It’s never too late…

We’ve placed some of our favorite TV series on display in the DVD area, and can direct you to many others that are tucked away on the shelves.  There are dozens of shows to choose from, both old and new. Stop by and take a look, or view a list online:

TV on DVD by Title | TV on DVD by Date

 

Computer Services Entrance Temporarily Closed

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The side entrance that leads into Computing Services is temporarily closed while they do roof repairs, but the Help Desk is open. Enter the library through either the front or cafe entrances, then proceed downstairs to Computing Services.  The Computing Services entrance is expected to reopen later today or tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bentley Library Blogs Are Now Mobile Friendly

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We’re now delivering library news in a mobile friendly way! If you point your smartphone to our news and events blog – In the Know – and our book review blog – BookBuzz – you’ll automatically be taken to our new mobile friendly sites, where you can easily scan headlines, read posts, make comments and share content using Twitter, Facebook, bookmarks and email.  If you prefer to see the full web version of our blogs on your phone you can use the mobile on/off  switch at the bottom of the screen.

Try it out, we think you’ll like it.  Please, let us know if you experience any problems or have suggestions to make.

Database of the Month: ERIC

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ERIC, the Education Resources Information Center, is “the world’s largest digital library of education literature.” If you’re doing research on teaching or learning, or if you want to keep up with trends in education, it is an essential database. While ERIC is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the Bentley Library subscribes to ERIC through the EBSCO platform. This allows for easy exporting and saving, as well as linking to the full text of documents only available in other library databases.

More than Journals

ERIC indexes more than 1100 journals (90% of which are peer-reviewed), from the Journal of Higher Education to the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning. But it also contains a wealth of other, specialized publications, including:

  • conference papers
  • policy papers
  • grey literature
  • dissertations and theses
  • reports from government agencies, research centers, and professional organizations

In the past, you may have used these ERIC documents in microfiche, but ERIC is working on digitizing many of these materials. See a sample ERIC document here (opens into a PDF).

Advanced Searching

It’s easy to hone in on the materials you want with ERIC’s particular search limiters. You can search by:

  • Educational Level (e.g., Postsecondary Education, Higher Education, Early Childhood Education)
  • Intended Audience (e.g., Policymakers, Administrators, Researchers)
  • Publication Type (e.g., Legal Materials, Numerical/Quantitative Data, Tests/Questionnaires)

You can also explore a topic using ERIC’s unique Thesaurus; click on “Thesaurus” at the top of the search screen. This feature helps you discover related subjects and terms you may not have thought of; for example, the entry for “Information Networks” is below.

 

Connect to this Database

Please visit ERIC to explore this valuable database further, or visit our Databases page to view a complete list of our resources.

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Database of the Month provides a very brief introduction to an important research database, highlighting key features of the database that you should know about. If you would like more information about this database (or any of the library’s databases) please contact the Reference Desk.  If you would like a demonstration of this database for a class, please contact our Coordinator of User Education, Elizabeth Galoozis.

June Acquisitions: New Books, DVDs & Audiobooks

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Check out our book, popular reading, DVD and audiobook acquisitions for the month of June. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse by subject or format.

Summer Session Hours

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Summer Session II begins Tuesday, July 5, 2011.  Our regular summer sessions hours are:

Sunday
1:00pm – 10:00pm

Monday – Thursday
8:00am – 10:00pm

Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday
9:00am – 5:00pm

Please note: Hours are subject to change on holidays, holiday weekends and when classes are not being held.   To get the most up-to-date information about the library’s hours please view our online hours calendar.