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Banned Books Week: Celebrate Your Freedom to Read!

By Lisa Curtin

September 23 - 29 is Banned Books Week!

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On Display: New and Notable Nonfiction

By Kimberly Morin
Need an idea for a research paper? Just want the latest on a topic? Here is the display for you. These books were chosen from the stacks by our reference librarians to showcase titles that may have escaped your notice when they were originally added to the shelves. You will recognize some of these titles and authors from bestseller lists, while others were chosen based on recommendations from professional and scholarly review sources or are on topics currently in the news. Stop by the lobby to browse the display. ...

Database of the Month: Films on Demand

By Matthew Van Sleet

Films on Demand is one of the Bentley Library’s premier online film databases, specializing in educational content that spans all academic disciplines and research interests. With enhancements such as segmented content, customized playlists, embed capabilities, and citation tools, this database is a valuable resource for both educators and students alike.

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Writing Center & ESOL Center Tutors are Here to Help!

By Lisa Curtin
Bentley University's ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center and Writing Center are now open and accepting appointments from all undergraduate and graduate students. Walk-ins are welcome (please check their hours before dropping in), but appointments are strongly encouraged. ...

You're Invited! Artist's Reception, Thursday, September 13, 5-7pm

By Lisa Curtin

Please join us in the RSM Art Gallery on Thursday, September 13, from 5:00-7:00 p.m, to celebrate artist John Wawrzonek and his exhibit of large-format photographs, The Hidden World of the Nearby. Meet the artist, view the art, and enjoy some light refreshments!

The Hidden World of the Nearby: Photographs by John Wawrzonek

Artist's Reception
Thursday, September 13 5:00-7:00 p.m.

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August's Arrivals! New Books, DVDs and Audiobooks

By Lisa Curtin
Check out the 250 new books, DVDs, downloadable books, and audiobooks acquired in August. 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. Interested in downloading or streaming ebooks and digital audiobooks? You can use the  ...

Labor Day Weekend Holiday Hours, Sat. 9/1 - Mon. 9/3

By Lisa Curtin
Who's ready for the first long weekend of the semester?! Please note the following changes to the library's hours during the Labor Day holiday weekend. We will have reduced hours on Sunday, September 2. On Monday, September 3, the library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Saturday, September 1 (regular hours) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Library Hours for Fall 2018

By Lisa Curtin
We're sad to see summer end, but happy to see all our Falcons back on campus! Stop by, call, chat, or email us if you have any questions. The library's regular fall semester hours are:

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Database of the Month: PRS Group - CountryData Online

By Stephen Tracey
Political Risk Services (PRS) provides a methodology for political risk forecasting. The Bentley University Library now subscribes to the PRS CountryData Online service. CountryData provides access to PRS Group’s historical risk data back to 1984, as well as forecasts, economic, political, geographic, and social data from Political Risk Services. ...

Art Gallery Exhibit: John Wawrzonek | "The Hidden World of the Nearby"

By Lisa Curtin

Now on view in the RSM Art Gallery is The Hidden World of the Nearby, an installation of large format photographs by John Wawrzonek. All are invited to attend an opening reception for the artist on Thursday, September 13, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Please visit the gallery to view the show before it closes on September 30.

The Hidden World of the Nearby: Photographs by John Wawrzonek
August 20 – September 30

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