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Workshops: Citing Sources: Why, When, How

By Matthew Van Sleet

 Why do your professors want you to cite your sources? Does it feel like busywork? Let us help. We’ll show you how to cite your sources in the format of your choice, and where to find citation templates and formatting style guides. Do you have sources you need to cite, or a bibliography you need help with? Bring them with you and we’ll provide on-the-spot assistance. When:

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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours: Tuesday 11/20 - Sunday 11/25

By Lisa Curtin

Please note that the library will be closed during Bentley's Thanksgiving Break—Wednesday, November 21 through Saturday, November 24, 2018. On Tuesday, November 20th the library will close at 10:00 p.m.  We will reopen at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 25th.

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Resource of the Month: Mosaic USA Consumer Segmentation

By Lisa Curtin

This month we are highlighting Mosaic® USA, a unique and valuable resource for students and researchers seeking consumer demographic and psychographic information for GB214, GB320, marketing projects, and corporate immersion projects!

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Art Gallery Exhibit: 2018 International Education Photo Contest

By Lisa Curtin

Now showing in the RSM Art Gallery are the 2018 International Education Photo Contest category winners and a selection of top finalists. Cast Your Vote! You have one more opportunity to vote for your favorite finalist (non-category winner)! Stop in to the gallery to cast your vote before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16. The Bentley Votes Winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.

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Downtime Alert! Circulation & Catalog Systems Offline Fri. 11/9, 4-8am

By Lisa Curtin

Due to a necessary software upgrade, the library's catalog, Encore, Interlibrary Loan, reserves, and circulation systems will be unavailable on Friday, November 9th, between 4:00am-8:00am. You may still access our databases, ebooks, and streaming films during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Please contact the Reference Desk at refdesk@bentley.edu or 781.891.2300 if you have any questions.

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On Display: Check Out a Book; Whip Up Something Delicious!

By Macee Damon

 Looking for a new recipe to spice up your holiday table, or want to try creating a delicious meal from another culture? Maybe you've made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier. This display of cookbooks and other food-related reading might just inspire you to think outside your comfort zone when it comes to being in the kitchen.

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October's Acquisitions: New Books, Movies, and Audiobooks

By Lisa Curtin
Take a look at the new books, DVDs, downloadable OverDrive books, and audiobooks we added to our collections in October! 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? ...

Culture Fest GeoGuessr Party: Wed. November 7th, 2:00-3:30pm

By Jaimie Fritz
See the world, eat snacks from across the globe, and win prizes, all from the comfort of the Bentley Library! Come play GeoGuessr—a fun online game that utilizes Google Earth to drop you in a random spot on the globe! Move around the map to try to determine your location, and earn points based on how close your guesses are. Will you end up in the fjords of Norway, or trekking through the Amazon? Get a top score and select a beautiful travel book as a prize! Drop in for one round or stay for the entire time. ...

Diverse Voices Display: Culture Fest 2018 Event

By Jaimie Fritz

Are you curious about the “world” of resources that the Library offers? Visit the Library lobby all week during Culture Fest to see a pop-up display of books and movies from across the globe! Do you already have a favorite book or movie from a diverse voice or place that’s not in our collection? Let us know by placing a title into our suggestion box, and we’ll consider adding it. You can also give us your suggestions on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #BentleyLibraryWishlist.

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Finding Quality Sources: Drop-In Research Help

By Kimberly Morin

Have a paper or project due soon, and need information to complete it? Drop in to: Finding Quality Sources: Research Help  

Bring whatever you are working on to a reference librarian and get immediate expert assistance in finding the information you need, whether it be articles, statistics, company information, or books. You will walk away with the source or two (or three) that you need!

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