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Database of the Month: ReferenceUSA

By Dominique Winn
ReferenceUSA is a strong, reliable database filled with directory information on businesses and people. It is most popularly used for getting detailed company information or to create a list of competitors in a specific industry. ...

Off-campus Access to Google Scholar

By Stephen Tracey

Off-campus users of Google Scholar can now configure Scholar to offer links to content from academic journals  made available by the Bentley University Library and make the experience as seamless as accessing Scholar from on campus. Go to Google Scholar at https://scholar.google.com/ or enter your search in the search box under the Google Scholar tab on the Bentley University Library website.  After Scholar loads click on the "Settings"  link at the top of the Google Scholar search page.

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Study Break at the Library: Reading Day, 1:00pm

By Lisa Curtin

The staff of the Bentley Library invites you to a Reading Day study break. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be available on Thursday, May 5, at 1:00 p.m. in the atrium in front of the art gallery. Take some time to refresh and refuel!

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April Arrivals! Check Out Something New to Read, Watch or Listen To.

By Lisa Curtin
The new acquisitions lists for April have been posted! Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the 400+ new book, DVD and audiobook arrivals by subject or format . ...

Showing in the Art Gallery: Paintings by Linda Collins

By Kimberly Morin

On exhibit from May 2 – June 20 June 17 in the RSM Art Gallery is an installation of dog portraits and Cape Cod landscapes by artist Linda Collins. The series of dog portraits on view includes Kodiak, one of the handsome and huggable therapy dogs that visited the library last semester. Kodiak and his canine friend Athena are returning to the library on Thursday, May 5 (Reading Day), from 4:00 p.m.

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Special Hours for Patriots' Day Weekend

By Lisa Curtin
The library has modified hours during the Patriots' Day holiday weekend. On Sunday, April 17, we will open late at 1:00 p.m. and close early at 9:00 p.m. On Monday, April 18, we will open late at 10:00 a.m. The Deloitte Cafe/Einsteins also has adjusted hours on Sunday and Monday.

Saturday, April 16: (no changes) library: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. cafe: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 17: library: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. cafe: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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24-Hour Library Access for Final Exams: Wed. May 4 to Thurs. May 12

By Lisa Curtin
24-Hour Library Access for Exams Period

The library's 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4 and ends at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 (last day of exams). *Please note the weekend exception: The library will close at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night and reopen at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning  - because everyone should take a little break from studying!

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Take a Paws With Therapy Dogs - Thursday, May 5th, 4-6pm

By Lisa Curtin
"Take a Paws" Stress Relief Session at the Library

We are excited to welcome therapy dogs Kodiak and Athena back to the Bentley Library for another "Take a Paws" stress-relief session! Thanks to the Center for Health and Wellness, you can enjoy some Bernese Mountain Dog love in the art gallery on Thursday, May 5, from 4:00 p.m.

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Learn About Downloadable Books at Our OverDrive Clinics

By Kimberly Morin

Have you checked out our OverDrive collection recently?  We’ve been busy adding downloadable ebooks and audiobooks – including current bestsellers Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee, The Widow by Fiona Barton, Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg and perennial favorites by authors like J.R.R.

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Database of the Month: Business Insights: Essentials

By Kimberly Morin

Business Insights: Essentials provides in-depth information on U.S. and international businesses (both public and private) and industries. Included are company profiles, industry profiles, financial data, investment reports and articles from business periodicals. The strength of this database comes from its underlying sources.

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