In the Know @ the Bentley Library

Please join us tonight, Wednesday, March 20, for the third event in the Bentley Library Information Literacy Series, featuring a panel of experts on the phenomenon of personalization on the Internet known as the “filter bubble.” Join us in LaCava 305AB at 5:30 for light refreshments, with the discussion getting underway just before 6:00.        

Gartner Group Resources provides proprietary expert analysis and opinion on IT-related topics at the intersection of business and technology. Gartner helps users to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual roles in various markets and industries.

Reference librarians have recommended Gartner for researching such topics as:

Now showing in the McGladrey Art Gallery is an installation by artist Garett Yahn titled Salon.  All are invited to attend the opening reception for the artist on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:00PM-7:00PM. There will be an artist talk starting at 5:30PM. Light refreshments will be served.

Garett Yahn
Salon
March 8 - April 12, 2013

Due to the snowstorm, Bentley University and the Bentley Library will be opening at 10:00am today.  Bentley's official emergency information can be found at the Bentley University web site and the Storm Emergency line at 781.891.2020.

Saturday, March 9 & Sunday, March 10: CLOSED

Monday, March 11 — Thursday, March 14: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Friday, March 15: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Saturday, March 16: CLOSED

Sunday, March 17: 1:00pm to 2:00am

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“I Just Need 3 Sources By Tomorrow!” Drop-In Research Help

Take a look at what hit the shelves in February. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse by subject or format.   If you find something you want, simply hit the “Request” button to place a hold on it.  Happy browsing!

What do the financial collapse of 2008, the bailout of General Motors, the rise of “social couponing” sites, the family behind the creation and sale of Tabasco sauce, and Donald Trump have in common? They’re all represented in our new library display, From Apple to Zara: Companies & CEOs.

One of the benefits of working in a library is being surrounded by a staggering number of books and films, and while this does not mean that library staff get to spend our workdays reading and watching movies, most of us are avid consumers of all types of media in our personal lives.  Many of us participate in book clubs, our office conversations often revolve around what we're reading and watching, and we will enthusiastically make book and movie recommendations to anyone who asks.