Database of the Month: Opposing Viewpoints in Context
...
In the Know @ the Bentley Library
Library Hours: Presidents Day Holiday Weekend
Please note that we have made one minor change to our normal operating hours for the Presidents' Day holiday weekend. The library is open regular hours on Saturday, February 16, and Sunday, February 17, but we will open a bit later than normal (at 10:00am) on Monday, February 18.
Saturday, February 16: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday, February 17: 10:00am to 2:00am
Monday, February 18: 10:00am to 2:00am
...
Library is CLOSED Sunday, February 10.
In light of Bentley University's decision to remain closed on Sunday, February 10, 2013, the Bentley Library will not be reopening as planned. The Bentley Library hopes to resume normal hours on Monday, February 11, at 7:30am. Stay tuned to http://www.bentley.edu for official University storm-related announcements. The university remains closed on Sunday, February 10, 2013, due to the snowstorm. All events are cancelled and all administrative and academic buildings are closed.
...
Library Reopens Sunday, Feb. 10 at 10am
We are very happy to say that the library will be resuming normal hours of operation on Sunday, February 10. Our doors will open at 10:00am and close at 2:00am. Visit, call, email or chat with us -- we will be there! ...
Winter Storm Closing: Friday Feb. 8 & Saturday Feb. 9
Due to the blizzard, Bentley University and the Bentley Library will be closed on Friday, February 8, 2013. Although the University has not yet announced a closure for Saturday, the Bentley Library will also be closed on Saturday, February 9, 2013. We are planning this closure based on the forecast of continued blizzard conditions on Saturday.
...
A New Way to Search, Find & Access OverDrive Downloadable Books
At the Bentley Library, we offer a lot of resources for study and coursework, but we also think that there’s a place for recreational reading in an academic library. You think so too, judging from checkout rates of our Popular Reading and audiobook collections. Last year, we debuted OverDrive Downloadable Books, a collection of fiction and nonfiction electronic books and audiobooks for users who use mobile devices and computers. Initially, searching and browsing these books was limited to the website from which they are downloaded.
...
Bentley Library Information Literacy Series: Your Own Private Internet
Please join us on 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 at 6:00.
Your Own Private Internet: What the Internet is Hiding from You (And Why)
Bentley Library Information Literacy Series
Panelists
Zachary Newell, Humanities Librarian, Salem State University
...
January Acquisitions: New Books, DVDs & Audiobooks
Over 400 new books, DVDs and audiobooks hit the shelves in January. 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!
...
Database of the Month: Mediamark Reporter
Mediamark Reporter provides access to demographic, lifestyle, product usage and media exposure data extracted from GfK's Annual Survey of the American Consumer. ...
Art Gallery Exhibit: Helen Suzman, Fighter for Human Rights
Beginning January 22, 2013, The McGladrey Art Gallery will host a traveling exhibit honoring the life and work of Helen Suzman, the iconic South African leader and activist. A member of Parliament for 36 years (1953-1989), Suzman stood alone as the governing body’s only member of the Progressive Party -- and sole opposing voice to apartheid -- for 13 years (1961-1974).
...