Due to a necessary software upgrade, the library’s catalog, Encore, Interlibrary Loan, reserves, and circulation systems will be unavailable on Friday, November 9th, between 4:00am-8:00am.
You may still access our databases, ebooks, and streaming films during this time.
We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Please contact the Reference Desk at refdesk@bentley.edu or 781.891.2300 if you have any questions.
Looking for a new recipe to spice up your holiday table, or want to try creating a delicious meal from another culture? Maybe you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier. This display of cookbooks and other food-related reading might just inspire you to think outside your comfort zone when it comes to being in the kitchen. We’ve also included a few select food films and chef biographies that might get you and your culinary skills into the kitchen to whip up something amazing and different!
To feast your eyes on what we’re offering, come to the Library to browse the display. You can also go beyond our lobby display by taking a look at the cooking titles in our OverDrive collection of ebooks and audiobooks, and searching our streaming film database Kanopy by typing the word “cooking” in the search box.
Bon appétit!
Take a look at the new books, DVDs, downloadable OverDrive books, and audiobooks we added to our collections in October! Go to the New Books & DVDs page 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.
Interested in downloading or streaming ebooks and digital audiobooks? You can use the OverDrive app to download books to your computer or mobile device, or read/listen to books online in your browser via the library’s OverDrive site. For help using OverDrive, view their Getting Started page or visit the Reference Desk for personal assistance.
See the world, eat snacks from across the globe, and win prizes, all from the comfort of the Bentley Library!
Come play GeoGuessr—a fun online game that utilizes Google Earth to drop you in a random spot on the globe! Move around the map to try to determine your location, and earn points based on how close your guesses are. Will you end up in the fjords of Norway, or trekking through the Amazon? Get a top score and select a beautiful travel book as a prize!
Drop in for one round or stay for the entire time. All are eligible to win!
Wednesday, November 7
2:00–3:30 p.m.
Research Instruction Center (RIC), room 11 on the lower level
Are you curious about the “world” of resources that the Library offers? Visit the Library lobby all week during Culture Fest to see a pop-up display of books and movies from across the globe!
Do you already have a favorite book or movie from a diverse voice or place that’s not in our collection? Let us know by placing a title into our suggestion box, and we’ll consider adding it. You can also give us your suggestions on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #BentleyLibraryWishlist.
While you’re browsing, visit our giant world map and pinpoint the location where you or your ancestors came from. And of course it’s not a Library event without buttons! We’ll have CultureFest buttons, national flag buttons, and more for you to add to your collection.
Have a paper or project due soon, and need information to complete it? Drop in to:
Finding Quality Sources: Research Help
Bring whatever you are working on to a reference librarian and get immediate expert assistance in finding the information you need, whether it be articles, statistics, company information, or books. You will walk away with the source or two (or three) that you need!
Monday, November 12
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 13
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14
11:00 a.m. to noon
Thursday, November 15
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
No RSVP necessary – just drop in to the library’s classroom (room 11) anytime during the sessions.
Don’t forget, librarians also provide research help 7 days/week at the Reference Desk. Visit, email, call, text, or IM/chat with a librarian whenever the Reference Desk is open.
The upgrade that was initiated on Monday is scheduled to be completed this Friday, October 19, between 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. During this time the library’s catalog, Encore, Interlibrary Loan, reserves, and circulation systems will be unavailable. You may still access our databases, ebooks, and streaming films.
We apologize for any inconvenience this causes, and thank you for your patience. Please contact the Reference Desk at refdesk@bentley.edu or 781.891.2300 if you have any questions.
Reports created by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) are now available to the public!
With the passing of the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018” (H.R. 1625, 115th Cong.), CRS Reports can now be searched and accessed on Congress.gov at https://crsreports.congress.gov/.
The Congressional Research Service (CRS), a part of the Library of Congress, provides support for all members of Congress and congressional committees. The Congressional Research Service’s experts conduct research and provide analysis to assist legislators. CSR reports provide nonpartisan, objective analysis on a topic.
The reports and other research products produced by the Congressional Research Service cover a wide range of topics related to public policy and areas of interest to members of Congress. Some of the topics covered include issues related to foreign affairs, health care, environmental policy, trade, the economy, and much more.
Content on CRSReports.Congress.gov is available from 2017 to present, with new content being added frequently. Reports may be updated periodically, however prior versions may still be accessed.
Users can download the reports as a PDF. Previous versions of a report can be accessed by looking at the version history.
The last update date is clearly marked on each report. A table of contents and citations to sources are also included.
For assistance in using and searching CRS Reports, contact the Bentley Library Reference Desk.
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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.
