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Database Alert! OverDrive Issue Reported [Resolved]

By Lisa Curtin
Update - 9:07 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2017:  We are happy to report that the OverDrive sign-in problem has been fixed. Please contact us if you continue to have a problem or need help. Thank you again for your patience while we worked to resolve the issue.   We are very sorry to report that access to the OverDrive downloadable book platform has been disrupted for some Bentley users. ...

On Display: Not-so-obvious Adaptations

By Donna Bacchiocchi
The library’s latest display features “Not-so-obvious Adaptations”. The collection features films that are based on books, but the catch is that the movie titles are different than the original book’s title! ...

Holiday Closing: Saturday, July 1 - Tuesday, July 4

By Lisa Curtin
The Bentley Library will be closed during the Independence Day holiday weekend - Saturday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 4.  Regular summer hours resume at 8:00 a.m. ...

Now Showing in the Gallery: Bentley Staff Art Exhibition

By Lisa Curtin

The staff members of Bentley University demonstrate their creativity ON the job each day. That creative impulse also finds expression OFF the job through a wide variety of forms of artistic expression. The current exhibit in the RSM Art Gallery presents a sampling of the talents Bentley staff enjoy exploring outside of work. The exhibitors are:

Can Ahtam - Claire Anderson - Maria Bergmann - Kevin Crouse - Debra Kennedy - Diane McNamara - Valerie Pirri - Melody Smith - Marilee Sullivan  - Hugh Wilburn - Dominique Winn

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Database of the Month: Statistical Abstract of the United States

By Dominique Winn
9 Reasons to Love the Statistical Abstract of the United States (“StatAbs”): It's the best-known statistical reference concerning the United States and serves as an authoritative source and guide to statistical information. ...

Writing Center & ESOL Center Open for Summer Session

By Lisa Curtin
Bentley University's ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center and Writing Center are open and accepting appointments from all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in summer session classes. Students are encouraged to make an appointment online (links below), but walk-ins are also welcome. ...

May Acquisitions: New Books, Movies, TV Shows & More!

By Lisa Curtin
We added 200+ new books, DVDs, and audiobooks to the library's collections in May. 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? ...

Bentley Library Top 10 Most Popular Books, DVDs & Audiobooks of 2016/17

By Lisa Curtin
Welcome to the 8th annual Bentley Library Top 10! 

At the end of every academic year we query the library's circulation system to rank the library’s most popular books, audiobooks, DVDs and OverDrive downloadable books based on the number of times they have been borrowed (excluding items placed on reserve for a class)

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Memorial Day Weekend Closing: Saturday 5/27 - Monday 5/29

By Lisa Curtin
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the library will be closed Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29, 2017.  The library will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. For more information about our summer hours, please view the hours calendar. Have a great holiday weekend! ...

Summer Session Hours: May 22 - August 11

By Lisa Curtin
The library's summer session hours are in effect from May 22 - August 11:

Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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