Online Tutoring from the ESOL Center & Writing Center

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.

The ESOL Center
appointments: https://bentleyesol.mywconline.net/

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.

Summer 2020 Hours:
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m


The Writing Center
appointments: https://bentley.mywconline.net/

Writing Center staff provide one-to-one assistance with writing skills at all stages of the writing process. Schedule your Writing Center appointment online.

Summer 2020 Hours:
Monday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Online Help: Summer Hours [updated May 14]

You can find detailed information on how to access the library’s services and resources online—including special services for faculty—on the Bentley Library Coronavirus Updates & Remote Services page.

Hours Updated May 14, 2020

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!

You can find detailed information on how to access library services and resources online—including special services for faculty—on the Bentley Library Coronavirus Updates & Remote Services page.

Reference Desk

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.

Reference Desk hours:
Sunday:2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday:8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. [updated]
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday:closed
Reference Desk contact:
Email:refdesk@bentley.edu
 Text:781.728.0511
 Live Chat:Chat with a Reference Librarian

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:

Library Services Desk hours:
Sunday2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday – Thursday8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. [updated]
Saturdayclosed
Library Services contact:
Emaillibraryservices@bentley.edu
Live ChatChat with Library Services

End of Semester News & Reminders

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

Your Bentley email address and password will continue to grant you remote access to most library databases and electronic resources – anytime, anywhere.

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.

Follow our news, tweets, photos, stories and posts

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 Resources page, and via our social media channels. We’re @BentleyLibrary on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and have a great summer break!

Library Hours: Friday, June 28 - Sunday, July 7

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.

Don’t forget that when our doors are closed our digital book collections, databases, and streaming films are still available.

For more information about our summer schedule, please view the hours calendar.

Summer Session Hours: May 28 - August 9

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.

ESOL Center and Writing Center Open This Summer

Bentley University’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center and Writing Center are now accepting appointments from all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in summer session classes.

Tutors at both centers are offering in-person and online sessions! Use the links below to see details and book your appointments.

The ESOL Center
Bentley Library, lower level, room 26
appointments: https://bentleyesol.mywconline.net/

Monday and Wednesday
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 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. Schedule your ESOL appointment online.


The Writing Center
Bentley Library, lower level, room 23
appointments: https://bentley.mywconline.net/

Tuesday and Thursday
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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.

Special Library Hours: Thursday, May 9 - Monday, May 27

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.

Summer Session Hours: May 21 – August 10

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.