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Improve Your Writing Skills With Help From the ESOL Center & Writing Center

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The Writing Center and the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center are now accepting appointments for the spring semester.  The tutors at both centers have the desire and expertise to help you improve your skills and to feel more confident.

Don’t wait until the last minute – start the semester off right by utilizing these valuable resources! Both centers are located on the lower level of the library. See below for more information about their services, hours and appointments.

ESOL Center
schedule 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.

Spring 2017 Hours:

Monday:  9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. -7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday:  9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday:  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Writing Center
schedule 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.

Spring 2017 Hours:

Monday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: 6:00 p.m. –  10:00 p.m.

Therapy dogs Kodiak and Athena visit Monday, December 12, 3-5pm

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Kodiak

We are happy to welcome our favorite therapy dogs Kodiak and Athena back to the Bentley Library for a “Take a Paws” stress-relief session!  Thanks to the Center for Health and Wellness, you can enjoy some Bernese Mountain Dog love in the art gallery on Monday, December 12, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Studies have shown that interacting with animals can have positive impacts on our social, mental and physical well-being. It’s posited that human-animal interaction activates the oxytocin system, which can improve interpersonal interactions and mood, reduce cortisol (the “stress hormone”), lower heart rate and blood pressure, improve immune system functioning, reduce anxiety, enhance empathy and improve learning.*

Self-care is especially important during this stressful time of year. We encourage you to visit the art gallery on Monday for your daily dose of dogs and oxytocin!

"Take a Paws"

* 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/

Resume Printing for the Career Fair: Tues. 9/27 & Wed. 9/28

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In conjunction with the SGA and the Library, Client Services has configured three printers in the Library and one printer in the Student Center to accommodate printing resumes for the Bentley Career Fair.

Where

The following locations will have resume paper in the printer trays and be dedicated to resume printing only:

  • Print Room 120 in the Library (main floor, near the rest rooms)
  • Printer 1 in the Business Center of the Student Center

When

The printers will be stocked with resume paper 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27  – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28.

How

In order to submit a print job to print your resume, you will need to send it to the FalconResume print queue. This print queue is available on the library’s computers. You may add the FalconResume queue to your personal computer following the instructions provided in the email you received from Client Services.

Cost & Other Details

  • The printers will be configured for single-sided printing as the default.
  • The color rate of 24 cents per page will be charged for printing.
  • Resume paper is available in limited quantities – please print only what you need for the Career Fair.

If you have any questions please contact the Help Desk — call 781.891.3122, email helpdesk@bentley.edu or visit the Help Desk in person on the lower level of the library.

Have a great day at the Career Fair!

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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Hours Alert! Library Closing at 1:00pm, Friday 7/15

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We are very sorry to report that the library’s air conditioning has not yet been repaired. With an indoor temperature at 87°  and rising, we have decided to close the library at 1:00 p.m. today.  We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Please follow the library’s updates on Twitter and Facebook. Stay cool, Falcons!

Writing Center & ESOL Center Tutors Offer Help to Summer Students

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Bentley University’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center and Writing Center are open and accepting appointments from all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in summer session classes. Students are encouraged to make an appointment online (links below), but walk-ins are also welcome. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library.

The Writing Center

Monday – Thursday: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
appointments: https://bentley.mywconline.net/

Writing Center staff are available to provide one-to-one assistance with writing skills. Students can drop in during open hours, but appointments are encouraged. Schedule online, or call 781.891.3173 to make an appointment.

The ESOL Center

Monday: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
appointments: https://bentleyesol.mywconline.net/

Looking for help with writing, presentations, pronunciation and conversation enrichment? Come to the ESOL Center. 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. All students (including graduate students) can schedule online, call 781.891.2021 to make an appointment, or drop in to see if a faculty tutor is available.