According to the American Library Association website, “A [book] challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials. Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting the access of others. As such, they are a threat to freedom of speech and choice.”
American Library Association
In 2016, 323 book challenges were recorded in the United States by the American Library Association. (It is worth noting that many challenges go unreported.) The majority of challenges occurred against materials found in public and school libraries, and were most commonly brought by parents and public library users. The most common reasons for book challenges are: sexually explicit subject matter, offensive language, and religious viewpoint. ALA does not track international challenges, but history records many instances in which books have been censored and/or suppressed based on political viewpoint and other reasons deemed offensive to the state or nation.
In conjunction with Banned Books Week 2017 and through the month of October/beginning of November, we’ve provided a selection of fiction titles that have been reported as challenged and/or banned by public libraries, school libraries, and countries. Also included are some nonfiction titles on censorship topics. Stop by to take a look at the books on display or view them online (and place holds on anything you’d like to check out). Books on display each contain a banned-books-themed bookmark, which readers are welcome to keep. We’ve also made some buttons which are free for the taking.
If you use our OverDrive Downloadable Books , a list of banned and challenged books appears when you log into that collection.
Exercise your freedom to seek and express ideas- read a banned book!
Opening on October 5th is an installation of paintings and sculpture by artist Robert Collins. An opening reception for the artist will be held on Wednesday, October 18, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Robert Collins Paintings and Sculpture
October 5 – November 10, 2017
Opening Reception
Wednesday, October 18
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This body of work represents four years of an investigation of still life painting and sculpture. You will not find a defined table top, beautifully placed romantic objects, or even a defined light source. Instead, you will experience the relationships between objects, vertical compositions, controlled space and design. You will discover, as I did, a more complex love for two-dimensional design and composition.
I look long and hard for relationships between objects, vertical movements, and value balance. These are the harmonious relationships I see in an everyday still life situation. In this work, the paintings and sculptures come first, with their own vocabulary and style. Second, comes a slight glimpse of formal still life concerns. Spirit and a poetic thought communicate to the viewer before the actual look and feel of a traditional still life. This emphasis on two-dimensional concerns and vertical relationships takes the viewer to new experiences in still life viewing. This creates an abstracted view of the still life, putting the emphasis on the design and sensibilities of the artist.
These two-dimensional design concerns actually allow me to express a more authentic still life, one created with emotion and feeling that can be set aside from the traditional literal approach to this classical subject matter.
The Bentley Librarians are offering opportunities for students to learn about RefWorks.
RefWorks is a tool that creates bibliographies and formats research papers in the citation style of your choice (e.g. APA, MLA).
Learn to export citations, create bibliographies, and save and organize sources for all your research papers and projects – all in one place.
Have sources you’re not sure how to cite? Bring them with you and we’ll help you get them right.
When:
Wednesday, October 18th, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 19th, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 20th, 11:00 a.m. – noon
Where:
Research Instruction Center (RIC), Room 11, on the lower level of the library.
How to sign up:
Register by sending an e-mail to refdesk@bentley.edu indicating which session you’d like to attend. (Since seating is limited, you must register.)
If you don’t already have a RefWorks account, we strongly recommend that you “Sign up for a New Account” before coming to the workshop – you can do so at the RefWorks’ website.
In conjunction with the SGA and the Library, Client Services has configured two printers in the Library and one printer in the Student Center to accommodate printing resumes for the Bentley Career Fair.
When
The printers will be stocked with higher quality paper 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 26 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27.
Where
The following locations will have higher quality paper in the printer trays and be dedicated to resume printing only:
Print Room 120 in the library (main floor, near the restrooms) – 2 black & white printers
Printer 1 in the Business Center of the Student Center
How
Send your print job to the FalconResume print queue. This print queue will be available on the library’s computers starting at 2:30 p.m on Tuesday, September 26th. You can add the FalconResume queue to your personal computer following the instructions provided in the email you receive from Client Services.
Cost & Other Details
The printers will be configured for single-sided printing as the default.
24 cents per page will be charged for printing.
The higher quality paper is available in limited quantities – please print only what you need for the Career Fair.
If you have any questions please contact the Help Desk — call 781.891.3122, email helpdesk@bentley.edu or visit the Help Desk in person on the lower level of the library.
Introducing the new and improved NetAdvantage database!
The Standard and Poor’s NetAdvantage database has a new name, more content, and a refreshed interface. Now calledS&P Capital IQ NetAdvantage, the database presents with a dashboard view that may be familiar to regular users of the full version of the Capital IQ database offered at the Trading Room. But, please don’t confuse S&P Capital IQ NetAdvantage with the full version of Capital IQ – they are two different resources!
S&P Capital IQ NetAdvantage retains the same key S&P resources our users have come to rely on (e.g. industry surveys and stock reports), but brings new research content and tools.
Key features retained from the old NetAdvantage database:
Industry Surveys for more than 40 industries are still available, and we now have expanded access to international surveys for selected industries. The surveys continue to be published 2x per year and their format remains the same, but you will notice that they are now called CFRA Industry Surveys. Archived surveys are available back to 1999 unless a survey is a new title. There are two ways to retrieve an industry survey:
click the [Industry Surveys] button in the top menu, then choose from the list of industries
search for a company to retrieve the company profile, then click [Industry Surveys] in the left navigation bar to retrieve the relevant industry survey
Stock Reports also continue to be available, but are now found in the Equity Research section of a company profile. When viewing a company profile, click [Equity Research] in the left navigation bar, then select the CFRA Equity Research Report.
Key features added to the new NetAdvantage database:
expanded company universe of private and public companies (over 3 million)
new investment research from third party research providers (when viewing a company profile select “Investment Research”; also available under the “Investment Research” tab)
new industry data sets with benchmarks and key ratios (available under the “Markets” tab)
new drill-downs to sub-industry data, including key stats and ratios and financial operating metrics (available under the “Markets” tab > “refine industries”)
financial data items with new embedded audit trails to see how an item is derived
new chart builder tool
any screen can now be downloaded to Excel, Word, or as a PDF
Research example: Tesla
Start by using the search box to retrieve a company profile for Tesla. Note the navigation links on the left side of the screen to additional research, including equity research, investment research, industry surveys, financials, peer analysis, and news.
Company profile for Tesla, Inc. Click to view larger image.
To retrieve Tesla’s stock report, click [Equity Research] in the left navigation bar, then select the Tesla, Inc. CFRA Equity Research Report.
CFRA Stock Report for Tesla. Click to view larger image.
To find additional analysis from brokerage firms click the link to the [Investment Research] section.
Investment research report for Tesla. Click to view larger image.
Research Tesla’s industry by clicking [Industry Survey]. Select the CFRA Industry Survey.
CRFA Industry Survey for Automobiles
Build a chart for Tesla. Customize the time period/date range, choose metrics, and add annotations if desired (e.g. filings, announcements, distress indicators, etc.). The “Compare” feature enables you to compare additional entities against your primary entity. Watch this chart builder video tutorial for more information about using chart builder.
Tesla stock price and volume with annotations for filings and transactions.
How to Access
Access S&P Capital IQ NetAdvantage from the library’s Databases A-Z page.
Get Help
On any screen, select [Help] in the top right corner to learn more about that feature of the database. If you have questions or would like additional help, please contact the 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.
The new acquisitions lists for August are now available! Visit the the New Books & DVDspage to browse our newest book, DVD, and audiobook 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 theOverDriveapp 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.
The Writing Center and the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center are now accepting appointments for the fall semester. Don’t wait until the last minute! Start the semester off right by utilizing these valuable resources. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library. See below for more information about their services, hours and appointments.
Looking for help with writing, presentations, pronunciation and conversation enrichment? 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. Due to high demand, students are encouraged to schedule an appointment online. You may alsocall 781.891.2021 to make an appointment or drop in to see if a faculty tutor is available.
Writing Center staff are available to provide one-to-one assistance with writing skills. Tutors will act as a sounding board for ideas, review a draft, help you make sense of a professor’s comments on previous papers, or talk about writing in general. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment online, but you may also call 781.891.3173 to make an appointment, or drop in to see if a tutor is available.
Fall 2017 Hours Limited hours Tuesday, Sept. 5 – Friday Sept. 8. Regular hours start Monday, September 11
Please note the following changes to the library’s hours during the Labor Day holiday weekend. We will have reduced hours on Sunday, September 3. On Monday, September 4, the library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Saturday, September 2 (regular hours)
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 3
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 4
CLOSED
The library will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5. For complete information about the library, cafe and Help Desk hours please view the hours calendar.
