Now Showing in the Art Gallery: KD Resseger

Lisa

The current exhibit, open April 12 through May 24, 2012, is an installation titled Pyramid Dark-Side Down by artist KD Resseger. All are invited to attend an opening reception for the artist on Wednesday, April 18, from 4:30PM-6:30PM. There will be a talk and Q&A session starting at 5:00PM.  To learn more about the artist please visit http://www.kenresseger.com.

KD Resseger
Pyramid Dark-Side Down
April 12, 2012 – May 24, 2012

Opening Reception
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Artist Talk and Q&A at 5:00PM
light refreshments will be served

"Walkabout"; white silkscreen ink and colored pencil on Stonehenge paper; 38 x 50; 2011

Patriot’s Day Weekend Hours

Lisa

The library’s hours for the Patriot’s Day Holiday Weekend are:

Saturday, April 14:
9:00am – 5:00pm

Sunday, April 15:
1:00pm – 9:00pm

Monday, April 16:
10:00am– 2:00am

Please note: the Deloitte Cafe will be closing at 4:00pm on Saturday, April 14, and will not reopen until 10:00am on Monday, April 16.  For more information about the library or cafe hours, please check our online calendar.

Desserts and Downloads!

Lisa

To kick-off our new new downloadable eBook and audiobook service we are hosting

Desserts and Downloads
Wednesday, April 11
noon to 5:00PM
Library Executive Conference Room (room 101)

All current students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by to learn more about downloadable books.  If you bring your laptop and/or mobile device we will be able assist you with searching and downloading. Desserts and coffee will be provided!

Can’t wait to get started? Read more about this new service in the blog post below. Or, go directly to the library’s downloadable books site, powered by OverDrive, at http://ezp.bentley.edu/OverDrive/bentleyu.

We Have eBooks & Audiobooks for Your iPad, Kindle, NOOK & Other Mobile Devices

Lisa

We are very excited to announce that current students, faculty and staff can now download eBooks and audiobooks from the library’s website http://ezp.bentley.edu/OverDrive/bentleyu.  After logging-in with your Bentley username and password, you can browse the collection and download to PC, Mac, and many mobile devices. Our collection is a mix of best-sellers, academic titles and classics.  This new service, powered by OverDrive, is free to all current Bentley students, faculty and staff.

To kick-off this exciting new service we are hosting Desserts and Downloads on Wednesday, April 11, from noon to 5:00pm, in the library’s Executive Conference Room (room 101). 

You are invited to stop by to learn more about downloadable books.  If you bring your laptop and/or mobile device we will be able assist you with searching and downloading. Desserts and coffee will be provided to enhance the user experience!

For those of you who are feeling adventurous and would like to get started now, here’s what you need to know about the OverDrive downloadable book service:

  • Log-in with your Bentley username and password, browse the collection, check out items, and download to PC, Mac®, and many mobile devices.
  • To get started, you will need to install free software. For audiobooks: OverDrive® Media Console™. To read eBooks, you’ll need Adobe® Digital Editions. To transfer books to other devices you need to register for an Adobe ID.
  • Downloaded books can be enjoyed immediately or transferred to a variety of devices, including the NOOK, Sony Reader, iPod, and many others. Some audio titles can also be burned to CD.
  • Kindle users with a Wi-Fi connection can download most books directly to their Kindle device.
  • Mobile apps for Android, BlackBerry, iPhone/iPad/ iPod touch and Windows Phone 7 allow users to  wirelessly download eBooks and audiobooks directly to those mobile devices.
  • Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!

Don’t forget to drop-in to Desserts and Downloads on Wednesday, April 11, between noon and 5:00pm.  You can also contact the Reference Desk with any questions or for assistance. Happy downloading!

Easter Sunday Holiday Hours

Lisa

Easter Holiday Hours
Sunday, April 8, 2012
1:00pm – 2:00am

Please note: The Deloitte Cafe will be open from 12:00pm – 6:00pm on Saturday, April 7 and from 1:00pm – 9:30pm on Sunday, April 8.

For more information about the library or cafe hours please check our online calendar.

This Month’s New Books, DVDs & Audiobooks

Lisa

Check out our book, popular reading, DVD and audiobook acquisitions for the month of March. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse by subject or format.   If you find something you want, simply hit the “Request” button to place a hold on it.

March 2012 Selected New Titles

So, You Wish You Could Know About Our New DVDs… Well, Here’s How!

Lisa

Students often tell us that they wish they could know about the new DVDs the library buys, but have a hard time finding out what they are.  We aren’t trying to make it hard, we promise!

We always use Facebook and Twitter to make announcements about our new DVD, book and audiobook acquisitions. Give us a “Like” on  Facebook (facebook.com/bentleylibrary) or follow @BentleyLibrary on Twitter and you won’t have a hard time finding the information because the information will find you.

Not only will you always know what our new DVDs are, but you’ll be on top of all of the latest library news. Plus, Facebook and Twitter make it easy to ask us questions, give us feedback, and follow the conversations we are having with others here on campus.

Database of the Month: NBER / National Bureau of Economic Research

Hope Houston

Founded in 1920, the National Bureau of Economic Research is the leading private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works. The NBER is committed to undertaking and disseminating unbiased economic research among public policymakers, business professionals, and the academic community.

The National Bureau of Economic Research highlights recent projects, publications, and new working papers on all aspects of economics and the economy.  Daily updates are posted on the front page.  Searching for specific topics ranging from the global financial crisis to incentive pay and employee performance is quick and easy using the search box located in the upper right hand corner of the database screen.

The database is divided into five distinct report activities –

  • Working Papers & Publications where you may access reports and chapters from books in process
  • Activities which report on NBER’s programs and working groups (e.g. Development of the American Economy, Entrepreneurship, Health Economics, etc.)
  • Meetings – summaries of meetings on a spectrum of economics topics
  • Data – Boston Census Research Data, Current Population Survey, New Economic Releases, Vital Statistics are some of the frequently requested data sources through NBER

 The most frequently searched for data are:

  •  US Business Cycle Expansions and Contractions
  • The NBER Business Cycle Dating Committee Report
  • The Latest NBER Working Papers and Chapters for Forthcoming NBER Books

Some of the available papers listed the Week of March 12, 2012 include:

Target-Date Funds in 401(k) Retirement Plans
Olivia S. Mitchell and Stephen Utkus

On the Road: Access to Transportation Infrastructure and Economic Growth in China
Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, and Nancy Qian

Gasoline Taxes and Consumer Behavior
Shanjun Li, Joshua Linn, and Erich Muehlegger

Does Universal Coverage Improve Health? The Massachusetts Experience
Charles J. Courtemanche and Daniela Zapata

 Connect to this Database:

You may find NBER listed on the library’s Databases A-Z page, as well as under the Economics Databases subject page.

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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 contact the Reference Desk.  If you would like a demonstration of this database for a class, please contact our Coordinator of User Education, Elizabeth Galoozis.