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In the Know @ the Bentley Library

Check Out the Self-Checkout

By Katy Aronoff
Don’t like lines? Feeling self-sufficient? The library’s self-checkout station, located at the Library Services Desk, is the place for you. ...

Get the Library News You Need via Facebook & Twitter

By Lisa Curtin
Don't miss out on important library news (like winter storm closings, art gallery receptions, new databases, workshops and technology outages) - give us a "like" on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or subscribe via RSS. ...

Workshop Series This Fall: I Just Need 3 Sources By Tomorrow!

By Liz Galoozis
We're offering drop-in workshops every Monday from 2:10pm to 3:25pm (activity period) for students to get one-on-one help with finding sources for papers or projects. ...

Art Gallery Performance - Who We Are What We Do: The Best Practices’ Way

By Lisa Curtin
Don't miss the art gallery's first ever performance art piece! Wednesday, September 7, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm. The performance starts at 5:00pm, with a discussion & reception to follow. ...

August Acquisitions: New Books, DVDs & Audiobooks

By Lisa Curtin

Check out our book, popular reading, DVD and audiobook acquisitions for the month of August. 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.

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Labor Day Holiday Weekend Closing

By Lisa Curtin

Please note that the library will be closed Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5, in observance of the Labor Day Weekend holiday.  Normal library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6.   For more information about the library’s hours please view our online hours calendar. 

Have a wonderful long weekend!

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New & Notable Nonfiction on Display

By Lisa Curtin
Our reference librarians have selected current bestselling nonfiction and highly recommended academic titles from each of their subject areas to highlight on this display. ...

Welcome, New Students!

By Lisa Curtin
The staff of the Bentley Library extends a warm welcome to the Class of 2015 and all incoming graduate, transfer and exchange students. Stop by to see what we have to offer! ...

Early Closing on Tuesday, August 30

By Lisa Curtin
Due to a special event being held in the library, we will be closing at 4:30pm on Tuesday, August 30th. ...

Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Electronic Textbooks But Were Afraid to Ask

By Katy Aronoff

Recently we’ve gotten some questions in the Library about electronic textbooks, so we’re keeping an eye on developments in this evolving market. A recent survey suggests that 75 percent of college students still prefer print textbooks, while 12 percent prefer electronic versions. Regardless of the format you prefer, here’s what you should know about e-textbooks as you prepare for the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

Be prepared to do some research and legwork to find what you need.

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