Author: Lisa

Library Hours during Spring Break: March 9-17

Lisa

Those of you who are not headed out of town for spring break might be wondering if the library will be open.  You’ll be pleased to hear that we are, with some minor modifications to our normal hours.

Saturday, March 9 & Sunday, March 10:
 CLOSED

Monday, March 11 — Thursday, March 14:
8:00am to 6:00pm

Friday, March 15:
8:00am to 4:30pm

Saturday, March 16:
CLOSED

Sunday, March 17:
1:00pm to 2:00am

Please note: The Deloitte Cafe/Einstein Bros. Bagels will be closed Saturday, March 9 through Sunday, March 17.

The library and cafe will resume regular hours on Monday, March 18, 2013. To view more information about our hours please check our online hours calendar.  Enjoy the break!

New on the Shelves: Popular Reading, Books, DVDs & Audiobooks

Lisa

Take a look at what hit the shelves in February. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse by subject or format.   If you find something you want, simply hit the “Request” button to place a hold on it.  Happy browsing!

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Bentley Library Staff Picks

Lisa

One of the benefits of working in a library is being surrounded by a staggering number of books and films, and while this does not mean that library staff get to spend our workdays reading and watching movies, most of us are avid consumers of all types of media in our personal lives.  Many of us participate in book clubs, our office conversations often revolve around what we’re reading and watching, and we will enthusiastically make book and movie recommendations to anyone who asks.

It’s in this spirit that we have been adding staff picks boards to Pinterest.  Right now you’ll find picks made by Liz, Donna and Amy, but more boards are on their way.  Here’s a sample of what you’ll find:

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“If you’ve managed to escape hearing about David Sedaris or reading any of his books, start with this one. Do yourself a favor – the essays in this book are tear-inducingly funny.” / Liz, on Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

“Wonderful novel about fate and friendship and another book that helped re-ignite my love for reading for enjoyment.” / Donna, on A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving

“The story of three friends whose lives are all in some way wrecked by the same woman – wonderful writing.” / Liz, on The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood

Visit us on Pinterest to view more recommendations!

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Library Hours: Presidents Day Holiday Weekend

Lisa

Please note that we have made one minor change to our normal operating hours for the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend.  The library is open regular hours on Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17, but we will open a bit later than normal (at 10:00am) on Monday, February 18.

Saturday, February 16:
9:00am to 7:00pm

Sunday, February 17:
10:00am to 2:00am

Monday, February 18:
10:00am to 2:00am

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

Library is CLOSED Sunday, February 10.

Lisa

In light of Bentley University’s decision to remain closed on Sunday, February 10, 2013, the Bentley Library will not be reopening as planned.  The Bentley Library hopes to resume normal hours on Monday, February 11, at 7:30am. Stay tuned to http://www.bentley.edu for official University storm-related annoucements.

The university remains closed on Sunday, February 10, 2013, due to the snowstorm. All events are cancelled and all administrative and academic buildings are closed.

Library Reopens Sunday, Feb. 10 at 10am

Lisa

We are very happy to say that the library will be resuming normal hours of operation on Sunday, February 10. Our doors will open at 10:00am and close at 2:00am. Visit, call, email or chat with us — we will be there!

Winter Storm Closing: Friday Feb. 8 & Saturday Feb. 9

Lisa

weather-snowDue to the blizzard, Bentley University and the Bentley Library will be closed on Friday, February 8, 2013.   Although the University has not yet announced a closure for Saturday, the Bentley Library will also be closed on Saturday, February 9, 2013. We are planning this closure based on the forecast of continued blizzard conditions on Saturday.

Weather permitting, the Bentley Library will reopen on Sunday, February 10, at 10:00am.

For information related to the status of Bentley University please call Bentley’s Storm Emergency Line at 781-891-2020, which is the University’s official source of information. You may also check for updates at http://www.bentley.edu.

January Acquisitions: New Books, DVDs & Audiobooks

Lisa

Over 400 new books, DVDs and audiobooks hit the shelves in January. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse by subject or format.   If you find something you want, simply hit the “Request” button to place a hold on it.  Happy browsing!

January 2013 Selected New Titles