The Bentley Library staff thanks everyone who submitted comments and suggestions during 14 Days to Have Your Say!. We appreciate your kind words and thoughtful feedback. During the 14 Days period, we refrained from responding in order to encourage a free and open discussion, but rest assured, every post and comment has been examined.
Now it is our turn to respond to the issues that arose most frequently and to highlight the solutions that have already been implemented or that will be addressed in the coming months. If you have questions about anything you see (or don’t see) here, don’t hesitate to contact us at library@bentley.edu.
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Opening on April 25, 2019, is an exhibit by Milisa Galazzi titled “Line as Language”. We hope you can join us in welcoming the artist at an opening reception on Thursday, April 25, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
The exhibit will be on view until June 13, 2019. To learn more about the artist, please read her statement below and visit her website at https://www.milisagalazzi.com/
Milisa Galazzi Line as Language April 25 – June 13, 2019
Artist’s Reception Thursday, April 25 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Asemic Message 54 by Milisa Galazzi
Artist’s Statement
LINE AS LANGUAGE
I learned to read in fifth grade. Until then, I struggled to sound out vowels, and I had difficulty stringing words together to build sentences. Printed text seemed to float on the page like shadows wafting in a breeze. Letters and numbers flipped in space. “Ws” would become “Ms,” and sixes would become nines. Even after laborious late-night studying, I repeatedly failed tests the next day – although I knew the material cold. By mid-high school, I finally understood why.
Dyslexia, a form of neuro-diversity, is defined as “a neurological condition caused by a different wiring of the brain.” Over time, I have found that the unique way my brain functions is a great asset in my creative work – especially my drawing.
The language of a line communicates powerfully. Even an asemic line – one in which no semic content or meaning exists – conveys a strong message with deep meaning. This exhibition is hung on the walls of an art gallery inside a library, which sits in the middle of a university campus. This is where thoughts are born and nurtured. Shared through the symbols of math and science and in the written words of the humanities, ideas are created and cultivated here. This is a place of scholarly meaning making. Just as a mathematician and a social scientist have their own languages, as an artist, I speak a different language – I am fluent in the language of line.
Need statistics for a research assignment? This month’s database of the month, Statista, is a great place to look!
Statista is a portal for quantitative data and statistics. This database provides statistics related to industries, markets, consumer behavior, media, and more both in the United States and worldwide.
Statista Homepage as of April 2019.
Use the search box to find information on your topic of interest or browse via the drop-down menus which provide access to different types of information available in Statista. Statistics can be downloaded in Excel, PNG, PowerPoint and PDF formats.
Each result page offers an exportable chart or graph, a brief description of the data, and points to the source of the data should you want to track down more information from that source. A citation tool is provided to make it easier to cite the material if you are using it in a paper or project. Suggested citations are available for APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and Bluebook citation styles. Other options provided by Statista include adjusting the chart type under “Settings” and you can also share this information on social media. Some charts and graphs can even be embedded with HTML code into websites!
In addition to the individual charts and graphs, Statista offers a variety of reports that compile statistics that can help with your research. Statista Dossiers organize top sets of quantitative charts and graphs on a topic onto one browseable page. These collections can be exported as a PowerPoint or PDF file. Take a look at this Statista Dossier on Netflix as an example.
Database of the Month provides a very brief introduction to a
useful website or Library database, highlighting key features you should know
about. If you would like more information about this resource (or any of the
library’s databases), please contact us for research
assistance. If you would like a demonstration
of this resource for a class, please schedule a research instruction class
using the instruction request form.
Why do your professors want you to cite your sources? Does it feel like busywork? Let us help. We’ll show you how to cite your sources in the format of your choice, and where to find citation templates and formatting style guides.
Do you have sources you need to cite, or a bibliography you need help with? Bring them with you and we’ll provide on-the-spot assistance.
When:
Wednesday, April 17th, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Thursday, April 18th, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Research Instruction Room (RIC), Room 11, on the lower level of the library
National Library Week is an annual celebration of libraries and library workers. This year’s theme, Libraries = Strong Communities, puts the focus on the important role that libraries play in their communities—cities, towns, schools and campuses—by providing critical resources, programs, expertise and space for all community members to come together to connect and learn.
Help us recognize National Library Week here at the Bentley Library.
Visit our lobby to:
browse the pop-up display of books and films that feature libraries and librarians
post a message on the whiteboard telling us what you love about the library
take a button to show your support for libraries
Support a library that has impacted you.
Libraries across the nation will be using this week to raise awareness for their resources, services, and staff. If there is a public or school library that means something to you, take some time to voice your appreciation and support.
Tag the library in a social media post, stop in to share a kind word with the library staff, or send a letter of support to their administrators/board. Public libraries in particular rely on vocal community support to help them secure the funding that they need. Follow and use #NationalLibraryWeek, #NLW2019, #LibrariesTransform and #MyLibraryMyStory on Twitter and Instagram to add your support.
Take a look at the 100+ new books, DVDs and audiobooks we added to our shelves and OverDrive digital collections in March! Go to the New Books & DVDspage to browse the new arrivals by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it.
If you have questions about OverDrive, please view their Getting Started page or visit the Reference Desk for personal assistance.
LINE AS LANGUAGE
