Author: Lisa

New Arrivals! Check Out These New Books & DVDs.

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Over 400 new books, movies, TV shows, audiobooks and eBooks were added to the library’s collection in September!

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.

 

You’re Invited! Art Gallery Reception, Thursday 9/17, 5-7pm

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Please join us this evening for the first art gallery event of the new academic year – a reception for artist Cody Justus.

Stop in to The McGladrey Art Gallery between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to meet the artist and learn more his installation of paintings, “Convoy”.  Refreshments will be served.

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Cody Justus
Convoy

Opening Reception
Thursday, September 17
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Exhibit on view August 24 – November 6, 2015

Improve Your Writing Skills at the ESOL Center & Writing Center

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Tutors at the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center and the Writing Center have the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you improve your writing skills. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library. Start the semester off right by utilizing these valuable resources!

Note that the centers have recently launched new online scheduling sites – please update your bookmarks.

ESOL Center
Opens September 14
appointments: https://bentleyesol.mywconline.net/

Looking for help with writing, presentations, pronunciation and conversation enrichment? Bentley University students whose home language is not English are invited to take advantage of the free tutorial services offered by Bentley’s ESOL Center. Due to high demand, students are encouraged to schedule an appointment online. You may also call 781.891.2021 to make an appointment or drop in to see if a faculty tutor is available. Hours of operation:

  • Monday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Writing Center
Open limited hours September 14 – 18
Regular hours begin September 21
appointments: https://bentley.mywconline.net/

Writing Center staff are available to provide one-to-one assistance with writing skills. Tutors will act as a sounding board for ideas, review a draft, help you make sense of a professor’s comments on previous papers, or talk about writing in general. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment online, but you may also call 781.891.3173 to make an appointment, or drop in to see if a tutor is available. Normal hours of operation:

  • Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Passport to the Library Raffle Winners

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The library thanks all who attended our First Week Open House event, Passport to the Bentley Library. Attendees who collected six or more stamps on their passport were entered to win a drawing for a Google Nexus 7 and other prizes. We are happy to announce the winners:

prizesGoogle Nexus 7: 
Mallika S.

Barnes & Noble gift card: 
Vanessa M.
Stephanie W.

Dunkin’ Donuts gift card: 
Sarah W.
Jillian K.
Piper W.

Starbucks gift card:
Jack H.
Miguel C.
Cassandra C.

All winners were notified via email. If you have any questions, please contact the Reference Desk at refdesk@bentley.edu.

If you were unable to attend Passport to the Library, we encourage you to look at this quick introduction to the library: http://libguides.bentley.edu/libraryorientation.  Or, contact us with your questions.

New Books, DVDs, Audiobooks & eBooks

Lisa

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.

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 the new acquisitions lists
Click to browse the new acquisitions lists.
image - Click to browse OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks.
Click to browse OverDrive for eBooks and audiobooks.

New Student Open House, “Passport to the Library”, Friday 9/4

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Welcome, 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 First Week open house event, Passport to the Bentley Library, on Friday, September 4th. Check-in at the the arrivals desk any time between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  After receiving your passport and map you will embark on a self-guided tour.

As you explore, library staff will show you how to book study rooms, print to the library from anywhere on campus, borrow free museum passes, download books to your mobile devices, get help with your papers and assignments, 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 Google Nexus 7 and other great prizes!

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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.

Now Showing in the Art Gallery: Cody Justus, “Convoy”

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Cody Justus
Convoy
August 24 – November 6, 2015

Now showing in the McGladrey Art Gallery is “Convoy”, a small series of large paintings by artist Cody Justus. For more information about the artist please visit his website.

A reception for the artist is being planned. Please check back here for updates.

image of Big Rig (Malibu) painting by Cody Justus
Big Rig (Malibu)
Acrylic, duct tape, and pigmented iron on canvas
68 x 46″

Bentley Ranked #16 for “Best College Library” by The Princeton Review

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book cover image of The Best 380 CollegesThe Bentley Library is proud to announce that Bentley University has been awarded a spot on The Princeton Review’s “Best College Library” list. Bentley is ranked #16 Best College Library in the 2016 edition of The Best 380 Colleges (published August 2015).

This is the library’s third appearance on the Best College Library list, having previously been ranked in the Top 20 in the 2011 and 2015 editions of The Princeton Review’s publication.

The Best College Library ranking is a result of a survey of over 136,000 students attending the 380 colleges profiled in the book. Bentley also appears at #5 for Best Career Services and #10 for Top Internship Opportunities in the 2016 edition.

For more information about Bentley University’s appearance in The Best 380 Colleges, visit http://www.bentley.edu/prepared/bentley-university-ranked-high-career-services-and-internship-opportunities-princeton.

The Princeton Review’s lists and methodology are available at http://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings/best-colleges.

Thank you, students, for your continued support and recognition of the library!