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Catch the Spirit: Books & Films About the Olympic and Paralympic Games

By Lisa Curtin

To celebrate the Paris 2024 Summer Games, we’ve curated a collection of books and films that explore the remarkable history, athletes, cities, and business of the Olympics and Paralympics.

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Hours Alert! Library Closing at 6 pm: Thursday, July 18

By Katie Leahy

Dear Bentley Community,

Due to maintenance work being completed on upper campus, the Library will close at 6:00 p.m. the evening of Thursday, July 18th. The library will resume regular summer hours at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19th. 

The IT Help Desk will close at 5:00 p.m. with remote support available until 8:00 p.m. Visit the IT Help Desk website for contact information.

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Celebrating Summer @ Your Library!

By Kimberly Morin

Visit the Library's Open House
Monday July 22 - Wednesday July 24

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4th of July Holiday Hours: Wednesday, July 3 - Sunday, July 7

By Lisa Curtin

Please note that the library will have reduced hours on Wednesday, July 3rd, and will be closed Thursday, July 4th–Saturday, July 6th. Regular summer hours will resume at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 7th. View the online calendar for complete information about library, research help, and IT Help Desk hours. 

Wednesday July 3
8:00a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday July 4–Saturday July 6
closed

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What's Hot at the Library: Top Checkouts of Academic Year 2023-24

By Lisa Curtin

Ever wondered what everyone else is diving into at the Bentley Library? Here's a look at our top checkouts for print books, ebooks/audiobooks, and streaming films during the 2023-2024 academic year!

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Introducing HeritageQuest Online

By Lisa Curtin

HeritageQuest Online has replaced Ancestry Library as the Bentley Library's primary genealogical research tool. Seasoned users of Ancestry Library will notice that HeritageQuest has a familiar look and feel, as the database is powered by Ancestry! HeritageQuest Online provides access to more than 4 billion records from 60 countries, with coverage back to the 1700s. HeritageQuest can be accessed by Bentley students, staff and faculty via the library's Databases A-Z page.  

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Juneteenth Holiday Closure: Wednesday, June 19

By Lisa Curtin

In observance of Juneteenth, the library will be closed Wednesday, June 19. Regular summer session hours will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20. View the online calendar for complete information about library, research help, and IT Help Desk hours.

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Celebrate Freedom Day on Juneteenth

By Hope Houston

“What we’re trying to get people to understand is that Juneteenth is freedom. And I don’t mean just for Black people, or Texas people. It’s for freedom for everybody.” Opal Lee1

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Elevator Out of Service: Summer 2024

By Katie Leahy

Updated August 1, 2024: We are happy to report that the elevator project has been completed and the elevator is back in service! Thank you for your patience while this important work was performed. 

The library’s elevator is undergoing scheduled maintenance this summer with work expected to be completed by Thursday, August 1, 2024. The elevator will be out of service while work is being performed.

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Summer Session Hours: May 28 - August 18

By Lisa Curtin

The library's regular summer hours will be in effect during Bentley's Summer Sessions I and II — Tuesday, May 28–Sunday, August 18:

SUMMER SESSION HOURS

Sunday
12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Saturday
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