In the Know @ the Bentley Library

It's October, which means it's time for the annual installment of the Writing Center and Library's joint workshop to help you take the mystery out of citing sources. Check out the two times offered below, and RSVP if you plan to come! Citing Sources: Why, When and How Why do your professors spend so much time talking about citations? Does it feel like busywork? Come learn how to cite sources for any format. We’ll show you how to do it, where to find resources, and why you should care. Have sources or a bibliography you need help with? ...

The 2012 elections are coming up fast, and there are a lot of races on the ballots of all states - not just the presidential one. Arm yourself with the best information from library resources and the web with our Election Resources Research Guide. It includes voter information (including specific information for Massachusetts voters*), and the best places to get nonpartisan and bipartisan information. Check it out before you go to the polls!

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14 Days to Have Your Say!
Wednesday, October 10 - Tuesday, October 23
It's Time to Tell Us What’s on Your Mind.

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October 11 marks the anniversary of the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1987, and every year since then, it has been celebrated as National Coming Out Day, and October more generally as Coming Out Month. We thought we'd take the opportunity to highlight just a small number of the library's many LGBTQ-related resources. A shout-out to Bentley PRIDE for reminding us of Coming Out Day, and contributing suggestions!

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Our new display places the spotlight on some of the most notable and interesting nonfiction received at the library within the last six months. ...

Please note the following changes to our hours this Columbus Day holiday weekend: Sunday, Oct. 7 we are open 1:00PM - 9:00PM. Monday, Oct. 8 we are open 10:00AM - midnight. All other library opening and closing hours are unchanged. ...

Want to know what's new on the shelves? Go take a look at the new books, DVDs and audiobooks lists for September. ...

Opening today is a new exhibit featuring artwork by three local artists who have collaborated on a unique interactive exhibit. Please scan the QR code below to learn more about the exhibit and artists Leah Craig, Joe Joe Orangias and Joanna Tam. All are invited to attend the opening reception on Wednesday, October 3, from 5:00PM-7:00PM.

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Banned Books Week September 30 - October 6, 2012

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week, a week used to recognize our freedom to read and to call attention to attempts to challenge that freedom.  Banned Books Week is especially celebrated in the library community.

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We have a great collection of library research guides designed to help you locate the best resources for your research! ...