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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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).
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Tutors at the ESOL Center (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and the Writing Center have the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you improve your writing skills. Although the centers don't officially open their doors until next week, they are already accepting appointments online via their websites.
ESOL Center – Opens January 28, 2013
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It just wouldn't feel like a new year here at the Bentley Library if we didn't put together our annual Best Books display. We've spent the past few months poring over our favorite reviewers' year-end lists (The New York Times, NPR, Amazon and The Wall Street Journal, to name a few) to bring you our largest best books display ever - over 200 titles in both print and audiobook format.
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This week, while wintersession classes are being held, the library's evening hours have been extended:
Monday, January 14 - Thursday, January 17 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday, January 18 8:00am - 6:00pm
Please note that the library is closed this weekend, as well as on Monday, January 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday:
Saturday, January 19 & Sunday, January 20 CLOSED
Monday, January 21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) CLOSED
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