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Passport to the Library Open House for New Students, Friday 8/29

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arrivalsWelcome, all new students! The staff of the Bentley Library are excited to help you have a great first year. Learn how at our open house event – Passport to the Bentley Library –  on Friday, August 29th between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Drop in for a self guided tour, and along the way you’ll discover that the library is more than just books. We will show you how to get help with your papers and assignments, book study rooms, print to the library from anywhere on campus, borrow free museum passes, download eBooks to your mobile device and more.

Collect six or more stamps on your library passport, and be entered to win a Kindle and other great prizes!

 Passport to the Bentley Library
Friday, August 29
11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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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! Please follow us on Twitter @BentleyLibrary and Facebook for all the latest library news.

Please Take Our Survey: Which Museum Passes Should We Offer?

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Did you know that current students, faculty and staff can get free or reduced admission to a bunch of local museums and attractions? We certainly hope so, but even if you didn’t know about (or use) the library’s museum pass program, we want your feedback. Please take two minutes to complete this anonymous survey to help us decide which passes to offer. Thank you!

Click to view and reserve available museum passes.
Click to view and reserve available museum passes.

Bentley Ranked #15 “Best College Library”

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We are proud to report that Bentley University has made its second appearance in the “Best College Library” category of The Princeton Review’s college rankings! Bentley is ranked #15 for Best College Library in the 2015 edition of The Best 379 Colleges (published August 2014).best379 Bentley was previously included in the Best College Library rankings of the 2011 edition of The Princeton Review’s publication.

This ranking is a result of the company’s survey of over 130,000 students attending the 379 colleges in its book. Students were asked to rate their own schools on various topics and report on their campus experiences at them. The survey included the question “How do you rate your school’s library facilities?”.

The Best 379 Colleges 2015 edition also ranks Bentley #4 for Best Career Services and #17 for Best College Dorms. Visit the The Princeton Review’s college rankings site to learn more about their lists and methodology.

The library thanks all of the Bentley University students who helped us to be recognized as a “best college library”!

Get Your Summer Vacation Reading Here

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The first thing I did this morning?  Checked out a few books for my upcoming vacation. I grabbed two brand-new arrivals (Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Koryta and That Night by Chevy Stevens) and my book club’s latest selection (Katherine Dunn’s Geek Love)  to supplement the pile of books I have awaiting me at home. I’m looking forward to having a lazy-days-of-summer vacation (think beach and backyard), during which I try to read a year’s worth of fiction in two weeks. beach-chairs

I hope that you all get time off from work and the other stresses of life this summer.  If your idea of a great vacation includes books, please visit us before you hit the road.  We have many new releases (and older favorites) for you to choose from – in hardcover, audiobook (CD and Playaway), and downloadable OverDrive eBook and .mp3 formats!

Get started by browsing the Popular Reading and Audiobooks shelves on the main level of the library.  If you prefer to do your reading and listening on a mobile device, check out our OverDrive downloadable library. Don’t forget, library staff can help you locate a specific title/author, offer book recommendations and help you download eBooks.

Enjoy!

Summer Session Help at the Writing Center & ESOL Center

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The ESOL Center and the Writing Center have opened for the 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 using the links below, but walk-ins are also welcome. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library.

The ESOL Center

June and July Hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

August Hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. to 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.

The Writing Center

Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 4:00 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.

Dedications in Honor of the Library’s Class of 2014 Employees

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Class of 2014 graduate Terry Del Rossi with his book dedication.

Congratulations, Bentley University Class of 2014! This year the library will be saying goodbye to three graduating student employees:

Lucas DeBarros
Owen Bang
Terry Del Rossi

It is a Bentley Library tradition to honor our graduating employees with a book or film dedication.  In appreciation for their service, we asked Lucas, Owen and Terry to choose a book or film to be dedicated with a bookplate in their name. Visit the Bentley Library’s Student Employee Dedication board on Pinterest to see their selections. 

We wish Lucas, Owen, Terry, and all Bentley University graduates much happiness and success in the future! 

Storm Closing: Wednesday, February 5th [Updated at 10:35 a.m.]

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weather-snow[UPDATE 10:32 a.m.]  Bentley University has cancelled evening classes.  The Bentley Library will remain closed today, Wednesday, February 5th. Weather permitting, the library will reopen at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 6th.

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Due to the inclement weather, Bentley University has cancelled all administrative offices and DAYTIME classes today, Wednesday, February 5th. A decision about evening classes (classes starting at 5:00 p.m.) will be made later today.  The Bentley Library will remain closed during the snow emergency until the University decides to reopen. When that decision is made we will post an update on when the Library will reopen.

For the most current campus information, please check the Bentley University website or call the Bentley University Storm Emergency line at 781.891.2020.  We also encourage you to follow the library’s updates on Twitter and Facebook. Stay warm and safe!