We added 489 new items to the library in June! Take a look at our newest books, movies, audiobooks and OverDrive downloadable books – go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new acquisitions 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, please visit our OverDrive collection.
Want to be the first to know about new arrivals? Follow us on Pinterest! We pin new popular reading, new audiobooks and new DVDs throughout the month as they are added to the library’s collection.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” –Anatole France
The library’s new display features our animal friends like Marley the dog, Alex the parrot, and Babe the pig. The collection of nonfiction, fiction, and film focuses on the special relationship between humans and animals, exploring how animals affect us and how they can “awaken” our souls. Come by the library to make a new furry friend!
Visit the library to check out the display in person, take a look at the Pinterest board, or see the entire list of materials in our catalog. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please come ask at the Reference Desk. Enjoy!
The Bentley Library will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of of the Independence Day holiday. The library is open regular summer hours all other days this week and weekend. For more information about our hours please view our online calendar.
The Bentley Library will be closed the weekend between the end of Summer Session I and the start of Summer Session II – Saturday, June 28th and Sunday, June 29th. For those of you planning ahead, please note that we will also be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
For more information about the library’s hours, please view our hours calendar.
Ah, summer … sun, fun, time to think about writing and publishing!
The MLA Directory of Periodicals, published by the Modern Language Association, is a great source for finding potential publishing opportunities in language and literature disciplines. The Directory covers 5500+ journals and book series, 4400+ of which are indexed in the companion MLA International Bibliography, providing a mix of citations and full-text.
Searching the Directory
Using the EBSCOHost search platform, you can search using keywords or choose a particular field from the dropdown index menu. Using the Advanced Search, you can choose from a variety of search limiters, such as whether a journal is peer-reviewed, or accepts book reviews, abstracts and/or notes.
Search Options on the Advanced Search page
Each entry gives information such as publication start date, contact information, restrictions placed on contributors, languages in which the periodical’s contents are published, editorial personnel, peer-review status, sponsoring organizations, and subjects covered. Also included are statistics on how many articles and book reviews are submitted and published each year. Below is part of the entry for the Journal of European Studies.
Submission Guidelines for the Journal of European Studies
The database can also be searched by browsing its indexes. Use the Indexes option at the top of the search page and choose an index to view an alphabetical list of all of the elements in that index (for example, Publication Name or Subject). As with all EBSCOHost databases, you can register for a free account in order to save your search results and search history.
Database of the Month provides a very brief introduction to an important research database, 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 the Reference Desk.
Now showing in the McGladrey Art Gallery is a collection of oil paintings titled “Cityscapes and Landscapes” by artist Erik Pettersen. The exhibit will be on view June 16 – July 14, 2014. To view more of Erik Pettersen’s work, follow @erik_pettersen on Instagram.
Erik Pettersen Cityscapes and Landscapes June 16 – July 14, 2014
More than 300 new books, DVDs, audiobooks and OverDrive downloadable books were added to the library last month. Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the May new acquisitions 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, please visit our OverDrive collection.
Click to browse the new acquisitions lists.
Want to be the first to know about new arrivals? Follow us on Pinterest! We pin new popular reading, new audiobooks and new DVDs throughout the month as they are added to the library’s collection.
The ESOL Center and the Writing Center have opened for the summer, and offer their assistance to all Bentley undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in summer session classes. 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.
June and July Hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
August Hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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, call 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. Students can drop in during open hours, but appointments are encouraged. Schedule an appointment online, or call 781.891.3173 to make an appointment.
ciplines. The Directory covers 5500+ journals and book series, 4400+ of which are indexed in the companion 
