They work at the Library as early as 7:30 a.m. and as late as 2:00 a.m. During finals, they’re even here between 2 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Filling printers with paper, processing new books, and assisting library users are just a few of their responsibilities. Who are these people? They are your fellow Falcons who work at the Bentley Library.
As a small token of thanks, we ask our seniors to select a book or film, which is then affixed with a bookplate in their name.
This year, dedications have been made on behalf of these Class of 2015 graduates:
Matt Glynn (Class of 2017) gives the thumbs up for graduating senior Hazel Lopez
Please note: Thomson ONE is optimized for Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 7. It also works with Internet Explorer versions 8 or 9. It does not work in Firefox or Chrome, or on Macs. Thomson ONE uses pop-ups. Set Internet Explorer to accept pop-ups from *thomsonone.com before entering the database to avoid having to re-do steps. You can test your computer for compatibility through Thomson ONE Diagnostic.
Searching Analyst Reports and SEC filings in Thomson ONE
Thomson ONE provides company overviews, lists of executives (current only), earnings estimates (+/- 5 years from today), stock price charts, side-by-side comparison of competitors, debt overview, company deals, customizable stock price charts, real-time market news, current and past SEC filings (some dating back to the 1960s!), and analysts’ reports.
Bentley Library subscribes to the following types of information via Thomson ONE:
Research – analyst reports from investment bank, brokerage house, and research firms from 1982 to present with one week embargo (sometimes called Investext)
Company Filings – 10-K, 8-K, 10-Q, Proxies, and Prospectuses filed with the SEC
Mergers & Acquisitions Deals – data is available for over 400,000 M&A deals, including global transactions since 1977
Equity Deals – data is available for over 80,000 equity deals, including global transactions since 1970
Bonds Deals – data lists company-specific bond transactions since 1998
Loans Deals – data is available for over 92,000 syndicated loans, including global transactions since 1982
Locating an Analyst Report in Thomson ONE:
To locate an analyst report for Apple Inc., for example, enter the company name or ticker symbol into the search box on the left and click GO. Find the RESEARCH tab along the navigation bar and click on Company Research.
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On the Company Research page, under Search Options, change the date range by clicking on the drop down menu and select Last 30 Days.
Enter the keyword “watch” next to Title to search for relevant analysts’ reports on the new Apple watch. Click SEARCH.
Reports are ranked by date, but you can change the list criteria by report title, contributor, or analyst. Analysts who receive a star ranking are those whose previous reports have been most accurate in predicting company performance.
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Click on APPLE INC. above the title you wish to read. Let’s look at the report by Piper Jaffray entitled, APPLE INC. – PJC Teen Survey: Watch Interest Remains Muted, iPhone Remains Dominant.
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A new screen will load. Check Select All Reports and then click View. Reports generally include:
price performance over one year
analyst’s conclusion about the saleability of a product and consumer intent with regards to the product
rating and price target history
company’s 5-year income sheet
Here is a snippet from PiperJaffray’s report on teen interest in Apple watches dated April 14, 2015.
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Locating a 10-K Report in Thomson ONE:
You can find a 10-K, 8-K, 10-Q, Proxy Statements, and Prospectus filings for many companies in Thomson ONE dating back to the 1960s in some instances. To locate a 10-K or 10-Q report for Apple Inc., enter the company name or ticker symbol into the search box on the Company Views page and click GO. Find the FILINGS tab along the navigation bar and then click on Company Filings (the library does not have a subscription to the Delta Reports).
The most recent filings are linked across the top of the page.
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Under Search Company Filings, use the dropdown menu beside Filing Date to change the date range to Last 12 Months. Type 10-K; 10-Q in the Filing Category/Type search box and click Search.
The results are returned by the most recent filing date. Choose the format for viewing or downloading the report.
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Below is a partial analysis of company risk as described by Apple Inc. under Item 1A. Risk Factors in its 2014 annual report or 10-K.
The Company’s operations and performance depend significantly on global and regional economic conditions. Uncertainty about global and regional economic conditions poses a risk as consumers and businesses may postpone spending in response to tighter credit, higher unemployment, financial market volatility, government austerity programs, negative financial news, declines in income or asset values and/or other factors. These worldwide and regional economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on demand for the Company’s products and services.
Thomson ONE is available through the Bentley Library’s Databases A to Z listing. For further assistance using Thomson ONE, please contact the Reference Desk.
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Database of the Month provides a very brief introduction to a database available from the Library’s website, highlighting key features of the database that you should know about. If you would like more information about this database (or any of the library’s databases), please Ask a Librarian. If you would like a demonstration of this database for a class, please contact Adam Williams, Research Instruction Coordinator at awilliams@bentley.edu.
The library’s hours change for the period of time after finals end and before the start of summer session. Hours will change again when summer session classes begin on Monday, May 18.
Please note that the Deloitte Café/Einstein’s closes at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, for the duration of the summer.
Library Hours Friday, May 8 – Sunday, May 17, 2015
Monday – Thursday:
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(open at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 8th)
Saturday & Sunday:
CLOSED
For more information about the library’s summer hours, please view the online hours calendar.
Now showing in the McGladrey Art Gallery is an exhibit of 100 drawings created by Australian artist Tony Schwensen during a durational performance on April 25, 2015 – Anzac Day in the artist’s home country. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli, the beginning of the first major military campaign fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during World War I.
For more information about the artist please visit his website. A closing reception is being planned – please check back for updates!
The new acquisitions lists for the month of April have just been posted. View the 500+ new books, movies, TV shows, audiobooks and OverDrive downloadable books added to library’s collection last month. Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the lists by subject or format. When you see something you want, simply hit the “Request” button to place a hold on it.
To browse for new eBooks and audiobooks to read on a Kindle, NOOK, iPad, iPod, laptop or smartphone, visit the library’s OverDrive downloadable bookscollection. If you’d like help using OverDrive please view OverDrive’s Getting Started page or visit the Reference Desk for personal assistance.
The Bentley Library will be open for24-hour accessmost days* of final exams period, beginning on Monday, April 27 (two days before Reading Day) and ending on Thursday, May 7 (the last day of exams).
See the detailed schedule below for complete information. Please note the weekend exceptions on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3.
Monday, April 27 – Saturday, May 2:
Open at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27 & remain open until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2
*Saturday, May 2:
Close at 9:00 p.m.
*Sunday, May 3 – Thursday, May 7
Open at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 3 & remain open until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7
Thursday, May 7:
Close at 9:00 p.m.
What to expect:
Reference services will not be available during the extended late-night hours.
All patrons in the building at 2:00 a.m. will be required to show a Bentley ID in order to remain in the building.
Patrons entering the Library after 2:00 a.m. must enter via the front entrance and will need to show their Bentley ID upon entry.
For more information about the library or cafe hours please view our full hours calendar online.
Good luck with your final exams, papers and presentations. Have a wonderful summer break!
Wednesday, April 15, 2015, marked the 68th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the major league color barrier. Jackie Robinson Day has been celebrated annually since 2004 by Major League Baseball players, coaches, managers and umpires, who don #42 on their jerseys in honor of Robinson and his historic career.
In recognition of Jackie Robinson Day, theHistory Department and the Bentley Library are very pleased to host a special one day only exhibit of Jackie Robinson memorabilia. The collection will be on view in the McGladrey Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The exhibit will showcase a collection of photographs, autographs, baseball cards, sports magazines, and Brooklyn Dodgers World Series materials assembled by Dr. Stephen Schlein. Dr. Schlein’s collection has previously been exhibited at the Brooklyn Historical Society, the Museum for the City of New York, the Sports Museum of America (NYC), The JFK Library & Museum, and Fenway Park.
We hope that you can make it to this special showing.
Jackie Robinson Collection with Dr. Stephen Schlein Wednesday, April 22 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. McGladrey Art Gallery, Bentley Library
Credit: Library of Congress, [Prints and Photographs Division], LC-L9-54-3566-O, #17 DLC.
The library has modified hours during the Patriots’ Day holiday weekend. On Sunday, April 19, we will open late at 1:00 p.m. and close early at 9:00 p.m. On Monday, April 20, we will open late at 10:00 a.m. The Deloitte Cafe/Einsteins has also adjusted hours on Sunday and Monday.
Saturday, April 18: (no changes)
library: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
cafe: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
