Earth Day Is Almost Here! Database of the Month: GreenFILE
Earth Hour has come and gone and Earth Day is almost here. GreenFILE brings together resources spanning a broad range of disciplines that cover the human impact on the environment.
...Earth Hour has come and gone and Earth Day is almost here. GreenFILE brings together resources spanning a broad range of disciplines that cover the human impact on the environment.
...As part of the Bentley University Office of Sustainability's #EarthDayatBentley celebration, Joshua Boger will be in the McGladrey Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Stop by to meet Dr. Boger and view his exhibit of underwater photography from the reefs of Wakaya Island, Fiji. Light refreshments will be served.
...On Thursday, April 9th, network services will be upgrading the wireless access points in the library. There will be minor disruptions to wireless network access while the upgrades are occurring. Patrons can continue to access the internet using the library’s public computers and laptop users may connect to the network using an ethernet cable. Ethernet cables may be borrowed from the Computing Services Help Desk and the Library Services Desk.
...Have a paper or project due soon, and need information to complete it? Due to the overwhelming popularity last week, we are offering this opportunity again.
...Here is an opportunity that is just perfect for you. Drop in to: “I just need three sources by tomorrow”- a research workshop. Bring whatever you are working on 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! You have two opportunities to attend this week:
...Welcome back from spring break! As you settle back into the routine of classes, campus activities and studying, we would like to draw your attention to five new technology, equipment and website additions at the library. We want to make your library experiences - from charging your smartphone to identifying the location of a book in the stacks - a little bit easier. Many of these items were implemented in response to feedback received during 14 Days to Have Your Say!, but we welcome suggestions at any time.
...Gale Cengage has a great product with Global Issues in Context (GIC). It is especially relevant to expository writing and classes discussing cultures, current events, and politics. GIC serves up information on a broad variety of topics including:
...It may not feel or look like spring, but it is time for Spring Break! Those of you not headed out of town might be wondering if the library is open during break. Yes, we are, with some modifications to our normal hours:
Saturday, March 7 & Sunday, March 8: CLOSED
Monday, March 9 - Thursday, March 12: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 13: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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