Author: Lisa

You’re Invited! “Bentley Leaders” Reception with Gloria Larson, 9/14 @ 4pm

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Please join President Gloria Cordes Larson for the opening reception of Bentley Leaders, the first of three centennial year exhibits chronicling the history of Bentley University. The reception will begin at 4:00 p.m. in The RSM Art Gallery. Light refreshments will be served.

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The Bentley Leaders exhibit is on view in the RSM Art Gallery through October 26, 2016.

While this exhibit offers an introduction to many important individuals, there are countless more that are worthy of note. An additional group of Bentley Leaders have been profiled in a companion exhibit that is available online through the Bentley Archives website. Please visit the two online exhibits, Bentley Leaders and Bentley Leaders: Firsts. 

August Arrivals! New Books, Movies, TV Shows & Audiobooks

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Check out the new books, movies, TV shows, audiobooks and eBooks added to the library’s collection in August!

Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new acquisitions lists by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it.

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Click to browse the new acquisitions lists.

If you prefer to do your reading and listening on a mobile device or computer, visit OverDrive, the library’s downloadable books collection. For help using OverDrive view their Getting Started page or visit the Reference Desk for personal assistance.

image - Click to browse OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks.
Click to browse OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks.

FAQ: Does the library have textbooks?

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books-42932_1280One of the library’s most frequently asked questions is if we have course textbooks. The answer is “maybe“. Although the Bentley Library does not purchase textbooks, it is worth checking to see if (1) your professor put a copy of the textbook on reserve or (2) your textbook happens to be in the library’s regular book collection.

(1) Check Course Reserves

Sometimes professors put a copy of the class textbook on reserve for students at the Library Services Desk. You can search course reserves for your textbook by your professor’s last name or the course code. Reserve readings can usually be checked out for 2 hours, but some professors may allow a longer borrowing period.

(2) Search the Library’s Catalog for Your Textbook

Sometimes the library will have a copy of your textbook in the stacks. This is more likely for books that are not “standard” textbooks, such fiction/literature, business titles, popular nonfiction books and biographies. Search the library’s catalog by title and/or author for your textbook. If you do find your textbook, double-check the publication date or edition number to ensure it is the same edition required by your professor.

For More Help…

Have questions about textbooks? Stop by the Reference Desk, call 781.891.2300, send email to refdesk@bentley.edu or contact us using our chat/IM widget.

Find answers to more library FAQs in AskUs, the library’s FAQ database.

Labor Day Weekend Holiday Hours: Sat. 9/3 – Mon. 9/5

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Please note the following changes to the library’s hours during the Labor Day holiday weekend. We will have reduced hours on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4. On Monday, September 5, the library will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6.

Saturday, September 3
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 4
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, September 5
CLOSED

For complete information about the library, cafe and Help Desk hours please view the hours calendar.

 

Fall Semester Hours

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Welcome back, Falcons! We had a fantastic summer here at the library, but it’s great to have you back on campus. Stop by, call, chat or email us if you have any questions. The library’s regular fall semester hours are:

Sunday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Monday – Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Friday
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Please note that our hours will change during the Labor Day holiday weekend, Columbus Day/Fall Mini-Break, and Thanksgiving break.

View the library, cafe and Help Desk hours for the entire semester in our hours calendar.

Have a great semester!

Special Invitation for New Students! Open House, Fri. 8/26, 11am – 3pm

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ArrivalsOpen House for New Students
Passport to the Bentley Library
Friday, August 26
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Welcome to Bentley, new students! The staff of the Bentley Library are excited to help you have a great first year.

All new students are invited to the library’s open house event, Passport to the Bentley Library, on Friday, August 26th. Check in at the the arrivals desk in the library’s lobby any time between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  After receiving your library passport and map you will embark on a self-guided tour.

As you explore, library staff will show you how to….

…book study rooms
…get research help for your papers and projects
…print to the library from anywhere on campus
…borrow books from libraries around the world
…get free museum passes
…download books to your mobile devices
…and more!

Along the way you’ll be given some fun (and useful) giveaways. If you collect six or more stamps on your library passport, you will be entered to win a tablet computer and other great prizes!

This is a special opportunity to meet the library staff and learn about all of the library’s services and resources. We look forward to seeing you at the library on Friday and throughout the year.

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @BentleyLibrary, Instagram and Facebook for all the latest library news.

Don’t Miss Out! Follow @BentleyLibrary Tweets, Pics, Posts & Pins

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In between updates on this blog, we use Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to stay connected and keep you informed.

Following @BentleyLibrary is the best way to learn about the newest book and DVD arrivals, changes to the library’s hours, new databases, art gallery events and other library happenings. We also like to talk about books, movies and authors, and other news that impacts libraries and library users. (Yes, that even includes Pokémon!).

But don’t just follow us, please engage with us! Use Twitter and Facebook to ask questions, make suggestions and send comments. When you snap a picture of the library don’t forget to tag us on Instagram.

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Don’t wait any longer…follow us today.

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Database Outage Alert! ProQuest & RefWorks Offline, 10pm Sat. 8/20

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Please note that all ProQuest databases and RefWorks will be offline for maintenance  from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 20 until 6:00 a.m. Sunday, August 21. Please see details below:

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