In the Know @ the Bentley Library

The art gallery has been transformed into a stress-free zone for exam period.  While the gallery is always a quiet, contemplative place, this week we've equipped the space with stress-busting activities to help you renew, regroup and refresh. You'll find jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, and other quiet games to give your brain a break.

May 1 - May 3 the gallery will be stocked with water and snack bars to help you re-energize!

This semester the library's 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30am on Monday, April 29 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 9:00pm on Thursday, May 9 (last day of exams). *Please note the Saturday night/Sunday morning exception - because everyone should take a little break from studying!

Now showing in the McGladrey Art Gallery is Making Home, a series of graphite drawings by artist Heidi Hogden.  All are invited to attend an opening reception for the artist on Wednesday, April 24, from 5:00pm-7:00pm. To learn more about the Heidi Hogden please visit her website at http://heidihogden.com.

Heidi Hogden
Making Home
April 15 - May 17, 2013
http://heidihogden.com

The Bentley University Library recently acquired access to a number of databases from Gale Cengage Learning as part of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) statewide database licensing program.  Included in the collection are five titles from Gale’s “In Context” series of electronic resources:

On March 20, the Bentley Library Information Literacy Series hosted a panel of three experts and a moderator to talk about the phenomenon of personalization on the Internet known as the “filter bubble.” In case you missed it, we are happy to announce that the video is now available streaming (here).

Please note that we are making one very small adjustment to our hours for the Patriots' Day holiday.  On Monday, April 15 (Patriots' Day), we will open a little later than normal - at 10:00am.  We are open normal hours on Saturday and Sunday.  The Deloitte Café/Einstein's has adjusted their hours on Saturday and Monday.

Saturday, April 13: library: 9:00am – 7:00 pm café: noon - 6:00pm

Sunday, April 14: library: 10:00am – 2:00am café: noon - 9:00pm

Our new display highlights books, audiobooks, and DVDs from our collections that feature musicians and the musical life. Here's a sampling of what you'll find:

Looking for something new to read, listen to or watch? Over 400 new books, DVDs and audiobooks hit the shelves in March. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse the new acquisitions lists by subject or format.   When you see something you want, simply hit the “Request” button to place a hold on it.  Happy browsing!

What do you do when you don't have time to ask a librarian for help? Where can you turn for a list of the best databases or books to use for your class assignment? Where do you get help when the Reference Desk is closed? Give our online library research guides a try! Library research guides are available for a number of popular research topics and course assignments (like GB214 and GB320).

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.