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In the Know @ the Bentley Library

The Fall Semester is Coming – Submit Your Course Reserve Requests Now!

By Matthew Van Sleet

The Library is currently accepting faculty requests for course reserves, both print and electronic. As soon as you have completed your syllabus, please stop by the Library Services Desk with your material and we will place items on physical reserve or post course material to Blackboard.  As an added convenience, we are pleased to announce the launch our new online request form.  And in the coming months, be on the lookout for new features and services, all designed to improve the reserves service the library provides to faculty year-round.

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You're Invited! Closing Reception for Artist Omer Hecht on Wed. 8/24

By Lisa Curtin

Please join us in the Caturano and Company Art Gallery tomorrow - Wednesday, August 24 - at the closing reception for Omer Hecht's exhibit The End of the Line.  The reception runs from 4:30pm – 6:30pm and light refreshments will be served.  We hope to see you there!

Untitled, 8" x 14", Digital ink print, 2008

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Celebrate Read Comics In Public Day

By Amy Galante

Mark your calendars! Sunday, August 28 is Read Comics in Public Day! Last year’s event was celebrated all over the world, on five continents. The Bentley Library is here to help you honor this occasion with our graphic novel collection!

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Database of the Month: Films on Demand

By Nicholas Albaugh
Check out our new streaming video service! Films on Demand offers thousands of educational films & special collections by media outlets such as Frontline, CNBC, the Biography Channel & PBS NewsHour. ...

Special Library Hours: August 6 – September 5

By Lisa Curtin

Starting on Saturday, August 6, the library will be closed evenings and weekends.  We will also be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Library Hours Saturday, August 6 - Monday, September 5 (Labor Day)

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm (note: open until 4:30pm on 8/26 & 9/2)

Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Monday, September 5 (Labor Day): CLOSED

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July Acquisitions: New Books, DVDs & Audiobooks

By Lisa Curtin

Check out our book, popular reading, DVD and audiobook acquisitions for the month of July. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse by subject or format.

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Now Showing at the Art Gallery: Omer Hecht

By Lisa Curtin

Open from July 25 until August 26, 2011, the current exhibit at the Caturano and Company Art Gallery features photographs by Omer Hecht in an installation titled "The End of the Line". All are invited to attend a closing reception for the artist on Wednesday, August 24, from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. You may view the artist's portfolio at http://omerhecht.blogspot.com.

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TV on DVD

By Lisa Curtin
So, what's on TV tonight? Re-runs of shows you've already watched? A reality show about cupcakes? You can do better than that! We have some great TV shows on DVD waiting for you. ...

Computer Services Entrance Temporarily Closed

By Lisa Curtin
The side entrance into Computing Services is temporarily closed, but the Help Desk is open. Enter the library through either the front or cafe entrances, then proceed downstairs to Computing Services. ...

Bentley Library Blogs Are Now Mobile Friendly

By Lisa Curtin
Good news for smartphone users! If you use your phone to visit our news and events blog - In the Know - and our book review blog - BookBuzz - you’ll automatically be taken to our new mobile friendly sites. ...