Category: general news

Coming Soon… New Study Carrels and Standing Workspaces

Lisa

In response to student requests received during 14 Days to Have Your Say!, 32 new study carrels and new standing workspaces are being installed in the library this week.

constructionconeConstruction and electrical work will be occurring on the upper level and on the main floor near the reference desk starting Tuesday, June 23rd. The work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, June 26th. Please try the lower level if you are looking for a quiet escape.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we continue to improve the library’s study spaces. Have questions or concerns? Talk to any library staff member, comment here, or send an email to library@bentley.edu.

Writing Center & ESOL Center Open During Summer Session

Lisa

The Writing Center and the ESOL Center are both open this summer and offer their assistance to all Bentley undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in summer session classes. Students are encouraged to make an appointment online at https://bapps.bentley.edu, but walk-ins are also welcome. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library.

The Writing Center
May 18 – August 6

Monday – Thursday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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 an appointment online, or call 781.891.3173 to make an appointment.

The ESOL Center
May 27 – July 29

Monday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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 an appointment online, call 781.891.2021 to make an appointment, or drop in to see if a faculty tutor is available.

Library Dedications in Appreciation to Class of 2015 Graduates

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They work at the Library as early as 7:30 a.m. and as late as 2:00 a.m. During finals, they’re even here between 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Filling printers with paper, processing new books, and assisting library users are just a few of their responsibilities. Who are these people? They are your fellow Falcons who work at the Bentley Library.

As a small token of thanks, we ask our seniors to select a book or film, which is then affixed with a bookplate in their name.

This year, dedications have been made on behalf of these Class of 2015 graduates:

Matt Glynn (Class of 2017) gives the thumbs up for graduating senior Hazel Lopez
Matt Glynn (Class of 2017) gives the thumbs up for graduating senior Hazel Lopez

Fiona Deng

Tara Giarolo

Jannie Huey

Gabrielle Katz

Victoria Kharajian

Kimberly Lemieux

Cassandra Larocque

Hazel Lopez

Melissa Peña

Samantha Rodriguez-Cabral

Brandi Segala 

Jennifer Ventura

Stop by the New Books area of the library to view a display of their selections, or visit the Library Student Employee Dedication Pinterest board to view photos of the dedications.

On behalf of the entire Library staff, we thank you for all of your hard work and commitment. Best of luck and congratulations!

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

Library Welcomes Jaimie Fritz, Project Archivist

Laurie

As Bentley University prepares for its Centennial celebration in 2017, Bentley Library welcomes Jaimie Fritz as our Project Archivist to organize the archives associated with the University. Jaimie comes to us from the MIT Library most recently, and before that, the Schlesinger Library at Harvard. She is very excited to help us prepare for our centennial celebration, and brings the organizational and technical skills necessary to make it a success. Jaimie received her MS in Library and Information Science (with a Concentration in Archives Management) from Simmons College, and has an undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature from Smith College.

Over the next year, Jaimie will be inventorying and organizing our archives. She’ll also be creating digital exhibits around important events in Bentley history: the founding of the College, the move to Waltham, and more.

Library Opening at 5:00pm on Sunday, February 15th

Lisa

We are happy to report that the conditions are clear enough to open at 5:00 p.m. today. The library will close at its normal 2:00 a.m. closing time.  The cafe will be open from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Please take care on the roads, sidewalks and stairs, and dress in many layers.

Library Closed Sun. 2/15; Decision About Evening Hours is Pending.

Lisa

[Updated Sunday, February 15, at 9:55 a.m.] Due to the blizzard, the Bentley Library will be closed during the day today, Sunday, February 15th.  A decision about evening hours will be made by 2:00 p.m. The decision is dependent upon the forecast and campus conditions on Sunday.  Please follow the library’s updates here or on Twitter and Facebook.

Delayed Library Opening: 5:00pm on Sunday, February 15th

Lisa

Due to the blizzard, the Bentley Library plans to open at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15th. The library will close at its normal closing time – 2:00 a.m. These plans are dependent upon the forecast and campus conditions on Sunday. Please follow the library’s updates here or on Twitter and Facebook.