Looking for something new to read, listen to or watch? Check out our new acquisitions lists for August. Go to our 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.
Tutors at the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center and the Writing Center have the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you improve your writing skills. Although the centers don’t officially open their doors until next week, they are already accepting appointments online via their websites. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library. See below for detailed information and instructions.
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. 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. Hours of operation:
Writing Center staff are available to provide one-to-one assistance with writing skills. Students can drop in during open hours, schedule an appointment online, or call 781.891.3173 to make an appointment. Hours of operation:
Start the semester off right by utilizing these valuable resources!
September marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month. According to the Library of Congress, Hispanic Heritage Month was first observed under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. Traditionally, it begins on September 15 to commemorate the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.
The official celebration extends from September 15 to October 15 in order to acknowledge the rich and storied histories of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. It was enacted into law under President Reagan on August 17, 1988.
Come to the library to peruse Bentley’s collection of books and films relating to the history, culture, food, land and peoples of the Americas. Also, check out our display on Pinterest.
Reference librarians are available 7 days a week to answer your questions and provide research assistance. It’s easy to connect with a librarian in person, on the phone, via email and by IM/chat!
Full details, including our hours, contact information and the “Ask Us” chat widget are available on the Ask a Librarian page.
Welcome back, Falcons! We had a wonderful summer here at the library, but it’s great to have you back on campus. Stop by, call, chat or email us if you have any questions. Our normal semester hours are:
You can view the library and cafe hours for the entire semester at http://library.bentley.edu/about/hours.asp. Have a great semester!
Welcome, all new students! At the beginning of your Bentley journey, we’d like to invite you to drop in to our open house during First Week:
This is a special opportunity to meet the library staff and learn about all of the library’s services and resources. Take a self guided tour, and along the way you’ll discover that the library is more than just books. You will learn how to get help with your papers and assignments, book study rooms, get free/reduced admission to museums and download eBooks to your mobile device. Collect six or more stamps on your library passport, and be entered to win a Kindle, Red Sox tickets, and other fabulous prizes!
We look forward to seeing you at the library on Wednesday or Thursday, and throughout the year! Make sure you follow us on Twitter @BentleyLibrary and Facebook for all the latest library news. Have a great first week at Bentley!
Trying to find financial information on private companies? The Bentley Library has just added PrivCo, a database specializing in hard to find data on major private companies, to its growing list of electronic databases. PrivCo provides access to detailed information on private company financials and revenues, private merger and acquisition deals, private firm valuations, private equity deals, venture capital fundings, private and family ownership breakdowns, bankruptcies, and restructurings. According to its website, PrivCo has reports on over 228,000 private companies, 12,500 private investors, 44,000 private merger and acquisition deals, and 37,000 VC funding rounds.
You can search for an individual company or investor directly by simply entering the name in the search box in the upper right corner of the screen. If you want to generate a list of companies or investors that fit certain criteria, use the Advanced Search option. In the Advanced Search option, you can limit your search for companies or investors by:
The amount of information contained in a company report will vary depending on the company but often includes the following:
The amount of information will also vary by investor but will most likely include the following:
PrivCo also has a section called the Knowledge Bank which is a repository of general information on private companies, private company valuation, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, and bankruptcy and restructuring. The entries in this section are detailed and extensive and are designed to help users navigate and understand the ins and outs of the private market.
PrivCo is available through the Bentley Library’s Databases A to Z listing. For further assistance using the PrivCo, please contact the Reference Desk.
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 our Coordinator of User Education, Elizabeth Galoozis.
The library’s hours change for the period of time after summer session and before the start of the fall semester – Saturday, August 10 through Monday, September 2 (Labor Day). During this time, the library is closed nights and weekends.
Monday – Thursday:
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(note: open until 4:30 p.m. on 8/23 & 8/30)
Saturday and Sunday:
CLOSED
Monday, September 2:
Labor Day Holiday – CLOSED
The library will resume regular hours with the start of the fall semester on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. For more information please check our online hours calendar.
