Bentley University’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center and Writing Center are online for the summer! Both centers are now accepting appointments from all students enrolled in summer session classes. Use the links below to see details and book your online tutoring appointments.
Looking for help with writing, presentations, pronunciation, and conversation enrichment? 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. Schedule your ESOL appointment online.
Now that the spring semester has ended we are making some changes to our online help hours for the summer. These hours go into effect Monday, May 11, but are subject to change. Please continue to follow our updates here!
If you need help with research for classes or projects over the summer, you can contact the Reference Desk via email, chat, and text. Librarians are also available for research consultations via Zoom.
Research Consultations: Research Help by Appointment
Research consultations are scheduled one-on-one meetings with a reference librarian. You can also schedule these consultations for a small group. Consultations usually last 30 minutes and take place during Reference Librarian hours as listed above. All consultations will be held using Zoom. Please schedule a Research Consultation using our online form. 48 hours advanced notice required.
Library Services Desk
For all other library questions, including questions about your library account, please contact the Library Services Desk:
As we wrap up this unprecedented semester and prepare for finals, we wanted to share some library news and reminders with you before summer break.
Due dates and returns
Currently, the Bentley Library building remains closed. All due dates for borrowed materials have been extended until at least August 31. Login to your library account to check the status of your items. If you are near campus and would like to return your library materials you may deposit them in the book return at the main entrance. Please contact libraryservices@bentley.edu if you have questions.
Online access to research databases, e-books, streaming films and more
Looking to relax with some summer reading? You can download popular and bestselling books and audiobooks from OverDrive. Our collection usually has a shorter wait time than public libraries, and Bentley Library users now have access to OverDrive’s new “Libby” app. Take a look at OverDrive’s Getting Started resources for information and help.
Stay well-informed in these rapidly changing times with your personal online subscriptions to the Financial Times, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal. If you have questions about registering or renewing your accounts (NYT and WSJ subscriptions expire annually on their anniversary), please contact the Reference Desk.
Research assistance
If you need help with research for classes or projects over the summer, you can contact the Reference Desk via email, chat, and text. Librarians are also available for research consultations via Zoom.
Customized library research guides provide guided help with course projects, common topics, and popular subjects. Lastly, don’t forget to check our FAQs database.
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Follow us to keep up with what’s happening this summer and learn about any changes to expect when we’re back in the fall. Updates regarding hours and operations will be shared in this blog, on our website, on the Bentley Library Coronavirus Updates and Remote Resourcespage, and via our social media channels. We’re @BentleyLibrary on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and have a great summer break!
Want to pick up some beach reading and movies for the long holiday weekend? Working on an assignment and need research help? Planning to use the library as a work or study space?
Please check our hours for the upcoming week before you visit!
Friday, June 28 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 29 – Sunday, June 30 closed
Monday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 3 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 4 – Saturday, July 6 closed Happy Independence Day!
We will resume regular summer session hours at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 7th.
The library’s regular summer session hours are in effect from May 28 – August 9, 2019.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
CLOSED
Please note that library will open from 9:00am-5:00pm on Saturday, June 1, for Reunion Weekend. Our hours will also change for the 4th of July holiday and between summer sessions when classes are not being held.
For more information about the library and help desk hours please view our online hours calendar.
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. Schedule your ESOL appointment online.
Writing Center staff provide one-to-one assistance with writing skills at all stages of the writing process. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Schedule your Writing Center appointment online.
The spring semester is ending, which means our hours are changing. Please check our schedule before you visit! Hours for May 9 – 27, which encompasses summer intensive classes and the Memorial Day holiday weekend, are listed below. To see the library’s full summer schedule please view the online calendar.
Thursday, May 9 last day of final exams
close at 6:00 p.m. please note that Einstein’s closes for the summer at at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 10 – Friday, May 24 summer intensives
Saturday & Sunday: closed
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday* 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. *exception: close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24
Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
closed
For more information about summer hours at the library and help desk please view the online hours calendar.
The library’s summer session hours are in effect from May 21 – August 10:
Sunday
1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
CLOSED
Hours are subject to change on holidays, holiday weekends and when classes are not being held. The Deloitte Cafe/Einstein’s has closed for the summer. For more information about the library and help desk hours please view our online hours calendar.
