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Reading Day Relief! Study Break Events Tues. 12/7

By Lisa Curtin

The library is hosting three events on Reading Day to encourage you to take some time off from studying to refresh and recharge your mind and body. You'll also find a community jigsaw puzzle and words of encouragement board in the atrium throughout finals week. Make some time to stop by!

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Extended Study Hours Start Sunday, December 5

By Lisa Curtin

Extended study hours for final exams will begin on Sunday, December 5th! The library will be open evenings until 2:00 a.m. (excluding Friday & Saturday) and will open at 6:30 a.m. on weekday mornings for all those early birds! 

Extended Study Hours - Fall 2021

Sunday, December 5:
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 

Monday, December 6 - Thursday, December 9: 
6:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 

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You're Invited to a Research Party! Wed. 12/1, 2:00-5:00pm

By Lisa Curtin

The Library is offering an opportunity to unwind, socialize with fellow students, and finish up final assignments with a research party!

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Thanksgiving Break Hours

By Lisa Curtin

The library will close for Bentley University’s Thanksgiving Break at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 23. We will reopen on Sunday, November 28, at 1:00 p.m.

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Database of the Month: Foundation Directory Online - Professional

By Matthew Van Sleet

Whether you are currently seeking funding for a project, or just curious about where to look for help with grant writing, the Foundation Directory Online Professional is a valuable resource to consult. This database provides information on grantmakers and their philanthropic activities and includes over 108,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities in the U.S., and over 3 million recently awarded grants. 

Searching the Database

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Welcoming Danielle Krcmar, the New Curator of the RSM Art Gallery

By Hope Houston

The Bentley Library is pleased to welcome Danielle Krcmar as the new Curator of the RSM Art Gallery. Danielle comes to us most recently from Babson where she worked with artists, faculty and students to curate, promote, and install art exhibits across campus.

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Holiday with a Great Book!

By Kimberly Morin

Borrow a book (hand selected just for you) to enjoy over the Holiday Break. We know you are busy and it is hard to keep up with the latest book buzz, so use your Bentley Librarians’ expertise. 

How to participate:

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Check Out the New Books & Movies Added in October!

By Lisa Curtin

Take a look at the 146 new books, movies, audiobooks and ebooks that we added to our collection last month! Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new arrivals by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it.

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On Display: Short & Sweet! Hit Your 2021 Reading Goal.

By Jaimie Fritz

Somehow, 2021 is almost over already! Do you have a reading goal for the year that you’re still trying to reach? Or maybe you just want to grab a book that you can start and finish relatively quickly? Then this display is for you! Every title is under 240 pages (some titles are well under 100!) and the selections span multiple genres. You’ll find literary fiction, memoir, horror, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, graphic novels, and more.

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Database of the Month: Europa World

By Katie Leahy

Researching a country? 

Europa World provides profiles of over 250 countries and territories, including extensive sections on political history, foreign affairs, and economic affairs. 

 

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