Author: Lisa

“Take a Paws” at the Library! Visit With Therapy Dogs on Reading Day.

Lisa

The library is excited to host a Take a Paws session on Reading Day. Thanks to the Center for Health and Wellness, therapy dogs will be in the library’s art gallery on Tuesday, December 15th, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Why have therapy dogs at the library? Studies have shown that interacting with animals can:pawslogo

  • improve our interpersonal interactions and mood
  • reduce cortisol (the “stress hormone”), heart rate and blood pressure
  • improve immune system functioning
  • reduce anxiety
  • enhance empathy
  • improve learning

It’s posited that human-animal interaction activates the oxytocin system, leading to these positive effects.*

Don’t just take our word for it, come and see for yourself.  Stop by the library Tuesday evening for your daily dose of dogs (and oxytocin)!

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* Beetz, A., Uvnäs-Moberg, K., Julius, H., & Kotrschal, K. (2012). Psychosocial and psychophysiological effects of human-animal interactions: The possible role of oxytocin. Frontiers in Psychology, 3, 234. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3408111/

Extended Library Hours Monday, 12/14 – Tuesday, 12/22

Lisa

24-Hour Library Access for Exams Period

open 24 hoursThe library’s 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 14 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22 (last day of exams).

*Please note the weekend exception:
The library will close at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night and reopen at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning  – because everyone should take a little break from studying!

Monday, December 14  – Saturday, December 19:
24 hour access
Open at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 14 and remain open until
9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19

*Saturday, December 19:
Close at 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 20 – Tuesday, December 22:
24 hour access
Open at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 20 and remain open until
9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22

What to expect during the extended hours:

  • The Library is implementing card-swipe access during the overnight hours. From midnight until 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday (12/15-12/19), and Sunday-Tuesday (12/20-12/22) only Bentley ID card holders will be able to enter the Library, using the card-swipe box to the left of the building’s front entrance.
  • Reference services will not be available during the extended late-night hours.

Take a Paws on Reading Day

paw-print-800pxOn Reading Day (Tuesday, December 15) from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., a Take a Paws team will be in the Library’s Art Gallery with huggable dogs for some stress-free moments as you prepare for final exams. Come by and enjoy some puppy love!

For more information about the library or cafe hours please view the full hours calendar.

Best of luck with your finals, and have a wonderful winter break!

New Books, DVDs & Audiobooks Added in November

Lisa

Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new books, DVDs, audiobooks and OverDrive downloadable books added to the library’s collection in November.  When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it.

Click to browse the new acquisitions lists.
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.

Click to browse OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks to download or stream online.
Click to browse OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks to download or stream online.

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours: Tuesday 11/24 – Sunday 11/29

Lisa

Holiday hours will be in effect at the Bentley Library from Tuesday, November 24 through Sunday, November 29:

Tuesday, November 24:
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25 – Saturday, November 28:
Closed

Sunday, November 29:
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

The Deloitte Café (Einstein’s) closes at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, and reopens at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, November 30.

For more information about the library or cafe hours please view our hours calendar. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

Now Showing: International Education Photo Contest Winners & Finalists

Lisa

Now showing in the McGladrey Art Gallery are the 2015 International Education Photo Contest winners and finalists.  You don’t want to miss this exhibit of  breathtaking photographs taken by Bentley University students, faculty and staff!

2015 International Education Photo Contest
Finalists & Winners
November 16 – December 22, 2015
View on Facebook

image and link to Facebook photo album for International Education Photo Contest
Click to view photo album on Facebook.

Vote for Your Favorite Finalist

image: voting boxThe category winners have been chosen, but you have one final opportunity to VOTE for your favorite finalist (non-category winner).

Votes must be cast by Wednesday, November 18 at 4:30 p.m. The Bentley Votes winner will receive a $50 Visa gift card and one lucky raffle winner will be chosen from those who voted to receive a $25 Dunkin Donuts gift card.

Finalists on Display: Gordon Berridge, Patricia Carliang, Wesley Coughlin, Carol Dirga, Palash Dugar, Linda Kim, Deanna Leung, Xiaoxi Li, Hoang Nguyen, Nikki Nguyen, Zyanna Ratansi, Marc Stern, Ian Thompson and Shiyu Xu

New Acquisitions for October: Books, Movies, TV Shows & More!

Lisa

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

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.

Click to browse the new acquisitions lists.
Click to browse the new acquisitions lists.
Click to browse OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks to download or stream online.
Click to browse OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks to download or stream online.

Special Hours: Columbus Day Holiday / Undergrad Mini-Break

Lisa

Bentley University undergraduate students will be enjoying a short break over the Columbus Day holiday weekend – Saturday, October 10 through Tuesday, October 13.  The Bentley Library will remain open during this break and the Columbus Day holiday with some exceptions to our normal operating hours. The library’s hours are:

Saturday, October 10
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 11
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday, October 12
10:00 a.m. to midnight

Tuesday, October 13
7:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
(normal operating hours)

Please note that the Deloitte Cafe and the Help Desk will have modified hours Saturday through Monday. For complete hours information please view our hours calendar.

On Display: Library Staff Picks

Lisa

How do you find your next book to read or movie to watch?  You probably get suggestions from friends and family, or some of you may belong to social communities such as Goodreads. Perhaps you have been enticed to try something from Amazon’s “recommended for you” list or Netflix’s “because you watched…” category.  Well, now’s your chance to get recommendations from the Bentley Library staff!

In preparation for the Library Staff Picks display, Donna and I asked our colleagues to select their top 10 favorite books and movies. It should come as no surprise that most people who work in libraries like to read books (no, librarians do not get to read books all day at work). We also like to watch TV shows and movies – a lot of movies (we don’t get to watch those at work either). Being bookish doesn’t mean only loving the classics or always opting for “serious” literature. The staff of the Bentley Library includes pop culture aficionados, history junkies, graphic novel fans, and dedicated audiobook listeners, just to name a few.

Enough about us. Stop by the lobby to see for yourself the books, movies and audiobooks recommended by library staff.  Each item is labeled with a sticker showing which staff member made the pick. Try something new and you just might find a kindred spirit here at the library.

Library Staff Picks on display at the library, October 6 - November 16, 2015.
Library Staff Picks on display at the library, October 6 – November 16, 2015.