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Tutoring Hours at the Writing Center & ESOL 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.  Both centers are located on the lower level of the library. See below for detailed information and instructions.

ESOL Center [opens Monday, January 27]

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. 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. Hours of operation:

  • Monday:  10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday:  10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday:  10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Thursday:  10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday:  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Writing Center [opens Monday, January 27*]

Writing Center staff are available to provide one-to-one assistance with writing skills. Students can drop in during open hours, schedule an appointment online, or call 781.891.3173 to make an appointment. Hours of operation:

  • Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

*Note: Monday, January 27 through Wednesday, January 29, the Writing Center is open 9:55 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The tutors at the ESOL Center and the Writing Center have the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you improve your writing skills. Start the semester off right by utilizing these valuable resources!

Be Informed, Be #Prepared. Follow the Bentley Library.

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In between updates on this blog, we use Twitter (@BentleyLibrary), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/bentleylibrary), Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/bentleylibrary) and Instagram (http://instagram.com/bentleylibrary) to keep you prepared by keeping you informed.

Following us 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.  But, don’t just follow us, engage with us! Use Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions, make suggestions and send comments.

Don’t wait any longer…find us, follow us, like us and talk with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram today.

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Giving Thanks to the Bentley Community

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I have a morning ritual here at the library. I arrive just before 8:00 a.m., put my bags down at the Reference Desk, and head into Einstein’s for a cup of coffee. On Friday mornings I pause to see if the most recent Vanguard has been added to the newsstand. I often flip through the paper during my 8:30 a.m. reference desk shift while awaiting the day’s first questions. One recent morning I opened the paper to find that the library and the reference librarians had been mentioned in a Vanguard editorial titled “Things We Love About Bentley”. The entire staff was genuinely surprised and thankful to be included on the list.
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That experience, in conjunction with the arrival of the Thanksgiving season, prompted some reflection. Every Bentley Library staff member has many reasons to be thankful, but we are all especially grateful for the enthusiastic support we receive from the Bentley University community. To all Bentley faculty, staff, students and alumni, we say “thank you”.  We appreciate the kindness, generosity and dedication you show to the library every day, and we are thankful to have you as friends and colleagues. Best wishes to you all for a very happy Thanksgiving!

Improve Your Writing Skills With Help from the ESOL & Writing Centers

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Tutors at the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center and the Writing Center have the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you improve your writing skills. Although the centers don’t officially open their doors until next week, they are already accepting appointments online via their websites. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library. See below for detailed information and instructions.

ESOL Center – Opens September 9, 2013

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. 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. Hours of operation:

  • Monday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Writing Center – Opens September 16, 2013

Writing Center staff are available to provide one-to-one assistance with writing skills. Students can drop in during open hours, schedule an appointment online, or call 781.891.3173 to make an appointment. Hours of operation:

  • Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Start the semester off right by utilizing these valuable resources!

Event for New Students: Passport to the Bentley Library

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Welcome, all new students! At the beginning of your Bentley journey, we’d like to invite you to drop in to our open house during First Week:
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 Passport to the Bentley Library

Wednesday, August 28
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

and

Thursday, August 29
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 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.  Take a self guided tour, and along the way you’ll discover that the library is more than just books.  You will learn how to get help with your papers and assignments, book study rooms, get free/reduced admission to museums and download eBooks to your mobile device.  Collect six or more stamps on your library passport, and be entered to win a Kindle, Red Sox tickets, and other fabulous prizes!

We look forward to seeing you at the library on Wednesday or Thursday, and throughout the year!  Make sure you follow us on Twitter @BentleyLibrary and Facebook for all the latest library news.  Have a great first week at Bentley!

Summer Hours at the ESOL Center & the Writing Center

Lisa

Summer session students take note, the ESOL Center and the Writing Center will open for the summer on May 20, 2013. 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 [Opens May 20]

Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm

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 using the undergraduate scheduling database link, call 781.891.2021 to make an appointment, or drop in to see if a faculty tutor is available.

The Writing Center [Opens May 20]

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm to 6:00pm

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

Library Dedications in Appreciation to Our Seniors

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It is a Bentley Library tradition to show appreciation to our graduating student assistants by dedicating a book or film in their honor. Each student is invited to select an item from the library’s collection, which is then affixed with a bookplate in their name.  This year, dedications have been made on behalf of these Class of 2013 graduates:

Taylor Murphy with her magical choice.

Josh Brooks

Joshua Buckley

George E. Collins, Jr.

Charlotte Mazel

Taylor F. Murphy

Christine Osborne

Mohamed Warsame

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 and descriptions of the dedications.

Thanks goes out to all the student assistants for their hard work and commitment throughout the past year.

Stress-Less at the Library. Refuel, Relax, Recharge!

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Stress-Less at the Bentley Library
co-sponsored by the Bentley Library and CSD Develop U Peer Educators

The art gallery has been transformed into a stress-free zone for exam period.  While the gallery is always a quiet, contemplative place, this week we’ve equipped the space with stress-busting activities to help you renew, regroup and refresh. You’ll find jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, and other quiet games to give your brain a break.

May 1 – May 3 the gallery will be stocked with water and snack bars to help you re-energize!

Thank you to the Develop U Peer Educators for their assistance and co-sponsorship of “Stress-Less”.