In Case You Missed It: Watch [Your Own Private Internet] Online

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Your Own Private Internet: What the Internet is Hiding from You (And Why)On March 20, the Bentley Library Information Literacy Series hosted a panel of three experts and a moderator to talk about the phenomenon of personalization on the Internet known as the “filter bubble.” In case you missed it, we are happy to announce that the video is now available streaming (here).

Synopsis

“A world constructed from the familiar is a world in which there’s nothing to learn.” So wrote Eli Pariser in his 2011 book The Filter Bubble, about the ever-increasing personalization Internet users experience. Is he right? How can we evaluate information when it has been hand-picked for us – what are we missing when we search for information, and how do we know? How do crowdsourcing and other, more traditional conceptions of authoritative information contribute to this information environment? Is there an inherent tradeoff between precision and personalization when searching on the Internet? A panel of experts and researchers will convene at Bentley University to discuss these questions and others related to evaluating information on the open and social web.

About the Series

Founded in 2011, the Bentley Library Information Literacy Series is a series of lectures, panel discussions, and other events featuring experts in the field of information literacy. The series is designed to bring together librarians and experts from other fields inside and outside academia in order to bridge gaps in knowledge and understanding, and to expand awareness and critical thinking about information literacy. The events in the series are aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members, librarians, and anyone with an interest in teaching and learning in an era of rapid change in information delivery and discovery.

“Your Own Private Internet: What the Internet is Hiding from You (And Why)”

note: podcast coming soon…

Patriots Day Holiday Hours

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Please note that we are making one very small adjustment to our hours for the Patriots’ Day holiday.  On Monday, April 15 (Patriots’ Day), we will open a little later than normal – at 10:00am.  We are open normal hours on Saturday and Sunday.  The Deloitte Cafe/Einstein’s has adjusted their hours on Saturday and Monday.

Saturday, April 13:
library: 9:00am – 7:00 pm
cafe: noon – 6:00pm

Sunday, April 14:
library: 10:00am – 2:00am
cafe: noon – 9:00pm

Monday, April 15:
library: 10:00am– 2:00am
cafe: 10:00am – 9:30pm

For more  information about the library or cafe hours, please view our hours calendar.  Have a great long weekend!

On Display: Library Mix Tape: Books & Films about Real & Fictional Musicians

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Music Display SignOur new display highlights books, audiobooks, and DVDs from our collections that feature musicians and the musical life. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find:

Come by the library to check out the display or take a look at the Pinterest board. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, come ask at the reference desk!

Check Out Our Newest Books, DVDs & Audiobooks

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new-acquisitionsLooking for something new to read, listen to or watch? Over 400 new books, DVDs and audiobooks hit the shelves in March.

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.  Happy browsing!

Research Guides to the Rescue

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What do you do when you don’t have time to ask a librarian for help? Where can you turn for a list of the best databases or books to use for your class assignment? Where do you get help when the Reference Desk is closed? Give our online library research guides a try!

Library research guides are available for a number of popular research topics and course assignments (like GB214 and GB320). The guides are designed by Bentley Reference Librarians to help you locate the best resources for your research. Research guides can answer questions like:

“How do I get information about a company?”

“Where do I find financial ratios for an industry?”

“Which databases should I use to get articles for my Business Ethics paper?”

“How do I cite sources in APA Style?”

“I’m taking GB214. What are the best databases for my assignment?”

The entire collection of library research guides is available at http://libguides.bentley.edu/, or just look for the link on our homepage.

Library Research Guides
Look for the Research Guides link on our homepage.

If you’d like to suggest a topic for a library research guide please comment on this post. Don’t forget, you can Ask a Librarian for help 7 days a week! Visit us in-person at the library, send us an email (redesk@bentley.edu), use our chat widget, or give us a call at 781.891.2300.

TONIGHT: Bentley Library Information Literacy Series: Your Own Private Internet

Liz

IL series blog imagePlease join us tonight, Wednesday, March 20, for the third event in the Bentley Library Information Literacy Series, featuring a panel of experts on the phenomenon of personalization on the Internet known as the “filter bubble.”

Join us in LaCava 305AB at 5:30 for light refreshments, with the discussion getting underway just before 6:00.

 

 

 

 

Your Own Private Internet: What the Internet is Hiding from You (And Why)

Bentley Library Information Literacy Series

 

Panelists

Zachary Newell, Humanities Librarian, Salem State University

Dan Schultz, Knight-Mozilla Fellow, Boston Globe

Heikki Topi, Professor of Computer Information Systems, Bentley University

 

Moderator

Nathan Carter, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Bentley University

 Free and open to the public

Synopsis:

“A world constructed from the familiar is a world in which there’s nothing to learn.” So wrote Eli Pariser in his 2011 book The Filter Bubble, about the ever-increasing personalization Internet users experience. Is he right? How can we evaluate information when it has been hand-picked for us – what are we missing when we search for information, and how do we know? How do crowdsourcing and other, more traditional conceptions of authoritative information contribute to this information environment? Is there an inherent tradeoff between precision and personalization when searching on the Internet? A panel of experts and researchers will convene at Bentley University to discuss these questions and others related to evaluating information on the open and social web.

 

Founded in 2011, the Bentley Library Information Literacy Series is a series of lectures, panel discussions, and other events featuring experts in the field of information literacy. The series is designed to bring together librarians and experts from other fields inside and outside academia in order to bridge gaps in knowledge and understanding, and to expand awareness and critical thinking about information literacy. The events in the series are aimed at undergraduate and graduate students, faculty members, librarians, and anyone with an interest in teaching and learning in an era of rapid change in information delivery and discovery.

Database of the Month: Gartner Group Resources

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Gartner Group Resources provides proprietary expert analysis and opinion on IT-related topics at the intersection of business and technology. Gartner helps users to research, gartner1analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual roles in various markets and industries.

Reference librarians have recommended Gartner for researching such topics as:

  • IT outsourcing in particular countries
  • Reviews and comparisons of PCs, laptops and handheld devices
  • Forecasting, market trends, vendor strategies and product life cycles

Searching Gartner
There are several ways to find content in this database. Type keywords into the Search Research box in the upper right corner, and a list of results appears in a separate window. Filter your search by using the context-based tags provided on the left side of the page.

Or, click the Other Options link under the single search box to tailor your search. You may refine your search by date, topic, region, industry, content type, and more.

You may also use the Research Fast Finder to search by Markets, Topics and Industries. Topics gather Gartner research on a specific subject. If you are looking for the most recent research on a given topic, browse the content on these pages.

Topics
A sample of Gartner research topics.

In addition to PDF reports that you can download and print, Gartner offers blogs, podcasts and webinars, all accessible by dedicated sections on the home page as well as by using the search methods described above.

Search Alerts
With Gartner, you can track the latest research on topics of interest to you by creating search alerts. Specify keywords or topics of interest, and results will be delivered to your email.

Support and Assistance
To learn more about using Gartner, you can view the Online Training document and a Site Index, along with other support documents.

Connect to Gartner
To begin your research, visit Gartner Group Resources and enter your full Bentley email address and network password. You can also access the database from the Databases A-Z page, or the Databases by Subject page for IT & CIS.

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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.

Now Showing in the Art Gallery: Garett Yahn

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Now showing in the McGladrey Art Gallery is an installation by artist Garett Yahn titled Salon.  All are invited to attend the opening reception for the artist on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:00PM-7:00PM. There will be an artist talk starting at 5:30PM. Light refreshments will be served.

Garett Yahn
Salon
March 8 – April 12, 2013

Opening Reception:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Artist Talk at 5:30pm
light refreshments will be served

Salon by Garett Yahn
Salon