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In the Know @ the Bentley Library

New Popular Reading, Movies, TV Shows & More!

By Lisa Curtin
Check out the new books, movies, TV shows, audiobooks and eBooks that were added to the library’s collection in January! Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new book, DVD and audiobook arrivals by subject or format . ...

Improve Your Writing Skills With Help From the ESOL Center & Writing Center

By Lisa Curtin
The Writing Center and the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center are now accepting appointments for the spring semester.  The tutors at both centers have the desire and expertise to help you improve your skills and to feel more confident. Don't wait until the last minute - start the semester off right by utilizing these valuable resources! Both centers are located on the lower level of the library. ...

Database Downtime Alert! ProQuest & RefWorks Offline at 10pm Sat. 1/28

By Lisa Curtin
All ProQuest databases, RefWorks and Ancestry Library will be offline for product upgrades from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28 until 7:00 a.m. Sunday, January 29 (EST). Please contact the Reference Desk at 781.891.2300 or refdesk@bentley.edu if you have questions or need assistance. ...

Database of the Month: IMDB.com

By Katie Leahy

Awards season is just around the corner when Hollywood bestows various honors related to film and television. Whether you are a cinephile or a casual viewer, the Internet Movie Database, or IMDb, can be a wonderful resource to help you navigate the ins and outs of the industry.

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You're Invited! Reception for Centennial Exhibit, Wed. 1/18 at 12:30pm

By Lisa Curtin

Please join us at the opening reception for the second Bentley centennial exhibit - The Bentley Campus: From Boston to Waltham - on Wednesday, January 18, at 12:30 p.m. Trustee emeritus and Centennial Committee chairman, George Fantini ‘64, will offer brief remarks.  Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! 

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On Display: Best Books of 2016

By Lisa Curtin

Happy New Year! In keeping with tradition, we have spent the last couple of months combing through some of our favorite reviewer's year-end best books lists* to bring you our 8th annual Best Books display. Stop by the library's lobby to browse 2016's best fiction and nonfiction titles. With over 160 books to choose from, we are certain you will find something to capture your interest.

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Now Showing: 'The Bentley Campus: From Boston to Waltham'

By Jaimie Fritz

The Bentley Campus: From Boston to Waltham
Bentley University Centennial Exhibit
January 17 – March 5,  March 2, 2017 [Note new closing date]

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Library Hours: Monday, January 9th - Monday, January 16th

By Lisa Curtin

The library's hours will be extended during wintersession classes, Monday, January 9 - Friday, January 13, 2017:

Monday, January 9 – Thursday, January 12: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday, January 13: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The library will be closed for the weekend and on Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Saturday, January 14 – Monday, January  16 (holiday): CLOSED

Please note that the Deloitte Cafe (Einstein’s) is closed until Tuesday, January 17.

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Special Library Hours: January 3rd - January 8th

By Lisa Curtin
The Bentley Library is closed evenings and weekends when classes are not in session. The library's hours for the period of January 3 - January 8, 2017, are:

Tuesday, January 3 – Thursday, January 5: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, January 6: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 7 & Sunday, January 8: CLOSED

The library's hours will change again when wintersession classes begin on Monday, January 9.

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Avoid Overdue Notices! Return/Renew Before Winter Break.

By Lisa Curtin

Don't forget to return your library books and DVDs before leaving town for winter break! You can view your checked out items and their due dates by logging-in to your library account. If you plan to stay in the local area and use the library during break, you may renew your items online.

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