In the Know @ the Bentley Library

I find that growth and destruction can go hand in hand—especially in the business world. In order for a business to grow, it must consume or be consumed.

I was a girl when I heard Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered in August 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The March on Washington and the speech have become as familiar to Americans as Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. One can say that both speeches changed the course of history. King’s speech changed the course of my life.

Welcome to spring semester all new and returning students! We look forward to seeing you in the library soon. Here are a few important tips and reminders for spring. Please don't hesitate to stop by, call, chat, or email us if you need help or have questions. 

During the spring semester the normal library hours are:

Sunday
10:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Monday–Thursday
7:30 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

New Year’s Day is often celebrated as a way to recover from the previous night, but January 1st is also known as Public Domain Day. It is an event that is often overlooked despite its significance in education and innovation.

On January 1st, 2024, most works that were published in 1928 have now entered the public domain. When a creative work like a book, film, or song are developed, they naturally are protected by copyright law. This generally means that no one can reproduce or take ownership of the work without the permission of the owner.

We are excited to announce our 15th annual Best Books display! This year's display features more than 250 titles that have appeared on 17 year-end best books lists*, providing a broad selection of fiction and nonfiction across subjects and genres. Some of these books are blockbusters that you'll surely recognize, while others are critically acclaimed works that may have received less publicity or escaped your attention. 

We hope everyone enjoyed a great winter break! For the next two weeks (January 8-21) the library will be open with reduced hours until spring classes start. Please note that the library is also closed on Thursday, January 11, for a staff professional development day and on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Monday, January 8 - Wednesday, January 10
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 11
closed - professional development day

Did you know that Bentley Library provides free access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, and Bloomberg.com websites and mobile apps for current Bentley students, staff, and faculty?

With the semester winding down, you may be looking for your next fun read. Why not check out our eBook and digital audiobook collection that can be accessed 24/7 whether you are traveling near or far over winter break?

Bentley Library will be closed during the University's winter break — Saturday, December 23 through Sunday, January 7. All staffed services will be unavailable during the break. The library will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024. Please anticipate longer turnaround times for any items you request or questions you submit while we are closed.