Author: Lisa

24-Hour Access for Exams Begins Monday, April 27

Lisa

night-owlThe Bentley Library will be open for 24-hour access most days* of final exams period, beginning on Monday, April 27 (two days before Reading Day) and ending on Thursday, May 7 (the last day of exams).

See the detailed schedule below for complete information. Please note the weekend exceptions on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3.

 Monday, April 27 – Saturday, May 2:

Open at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27 & remain open until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2

*Saturday, May 2:

Close at 9:00 p.m.

*Sunday, May 3 – Thursday, May 7

Open at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 3 & remain open until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7

Thursday, May 7:

Close at 9:00 p.m.

What to expect:

  • Reference services will not be available during the extended late-night hours.
  • All patrons in the building at 2:00 a.m. will be required to show a Bentley ID in order to remain in the building.
  • Patrons entering the Library after 2:00 a.m. must enter via the front entrance and will need to show their Bentley ID upon entry.

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

Good luck with your final exams, papers and presentations. Have a wonderful summer break!

Special Exhibit of Jackie Robinson Memorabilia: Wednesday, April 22

Lisa

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, marked the 68th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the major league color barrier. Jackie Robinson Day has been celebrated annually since 2004 by Major League Baseball players, coaches, managers and umpires, who don #42 on their jerseys in honor of Robinson and his historic career.

In recognition of Jackie Robinson Day, the History Department and the Bentley Library are very pleased to host a special one day only exhibit of Jackie Robinson memorabilia. The collection will be on view in the McGladrey Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The exhibit will showcase a collection of photographs, autographs, baseball cards, sports magazines, and Brooklyn Dodgers World Series materials assembled by Dr. Stephen Schlein. Dr. Schlein’s collection has previously been exhibited at the Brooklyn Historical Society, the Museum for the City of New York, the Sports Museum of America (NYC), The JFK Library & Museum, and Fenway Park.

We hope that you can make it to this special showing.

Jackie Robinson Collection with Dr. Stephen Schlein
Wednesday, April 22
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
McGladrey Art Gallery, Bentley Library

Jackie Robinson
Credit: Library of Congress, [Prints and Photographs Division], LC-L9-54-3566-O, #17 DLC.

Patriots’ Day Holiday Weekend Hours

Lisa

The library has modified hours during the Patriots’ Day holiday weekend. On Sunday, April 19, we will open late at 1:00 p.m. and close early at 9:00 p.m. On Monday, April 20, we will open late at 10:00 a.m. The Deloitte Cafe/Einsteins has also adjusted hours on Sunday and Monday.

Saturday, April 18:
(no changes)
library: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
cafe: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 19:
library: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
cafe: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Monday, April 20:
library: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
cafe: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

For more  information about the library or cafe hours, please view the hours calendar. Have a great long weekend!

#EarthDayatBentley in the Art Gallery, 4/22, 6-7pm

Lisa

As part of the Bentley University Office of Sustainability’s #EarthDayatBentley celebration, Joshua Boger will be in the McGladrey Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Stop by to meet Dr. Boger and view his exhibit of underwater photography from the reefs of Wakaya Island, Fiji. Light refreshments will be served.

Joshua Boger, Ph.D.
Wakaya
Fish, Nudi’s & Other Creatures
February 18 – April 25, 2015

#EarthDayatBentley Meet the Artist: Joshua Boger
Click to view larger.

More information about the artist and the exhibit is available via Xconomy, MassBio and the Lowell Sun.

Wireless Network Upgrade & Wifi Disruptions on Thursday, April 9

Lisa

alertOn Thursday,  April 9th,  network services will be upgrading the wireless access points in the library. There will be minor disruptions to wireless network access while the upgrades are occurring.

Patrons can continue to access the internet using the library’s public computers and laptop users may connect to the network using an ethernet cable. Ethernet cables may be borrowed from the Computing Services Help Desk and the Library Services Desk.

We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Holiday Hours on Sunday, April 5th

Lisa

Easter Sunday Holiday Hours
April 5, 2015
1:00 p.m. –  2:00 a.m.

The Deliotte Cafe/Einsteins will be open 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5th. For more information about the library or cafe hours, please check the online hours calendar.

Check Out These New Books, DVDs, Audiobooks & eBooks!

Lisa

More than 400 new books, DVDs, audiobooks, and OverDrive downloadable books were added to the shelves last month.  Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the March new acquisitions lists by subject or format. When you see something you want, simply hit the “Request” button to place a hold on it.

To browse for new eBooks and audiobooks to read on a Kindle, NOOK, iPad, iPod, laptop or smartphone, visit the library’s OverDrive downloadable books collection. If you’d like help using OverDrive please view OverDrive’s Getting Started page or visit the Reference Desk for personal assistance.

Click to view the new acquisitions lists.
Click to view the new acquisitions lists.

 

5 New Things at the Library

Lisa

Welcome back from spring break! As you settle back into the routine of classes, campus activities and studying, we would like to draw your attention to five new technology, equipment and website additions at the library. We want to make your library experiences – from charging your smartphone to identifying the location of a book in the stacks – a little bit easier.

Many of these items were implemented in response to feedback received during 14 Days to Have Your Say!, but we welcome suggestions at any time. Email library@bentley.edu or use the Contact Us form to tell us how we can improve the library.

1. USB charging outlets have been installed in the atrium outside the art gallery.

usb

2. StackMap has been integrated with Encore (classic catalog integration is coming soon). Click the “Map It!” button to pinpoint the exact physical location of books, DVDs, audiobooks and periodicals in the library.

stack-map-screenshot

3. A second Bookeye book scanner has been installed in the upper level print room.

2nd-floor-BookEye-scanner

4. Blu-ray DVDs are being purchased for the popular DVD collection and two Blu-ray players have been installed in the Video Preview room.

Blu-ray-DVDs-and-players

5. A third water bottle filling station has been installed on the lower level.

H2O-filling-station

We hope you enjoy the new additions. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need help or have any questions.