In the Know @ the Bentley Library

Recently we’ve gotten some questions in the Library about electronic textbooks, so we’re keeping an eye on developments in this evolving market. A recent survey suggests that 75 percent of college students still prefer print textbooks, while 12 percent prefer electronic versions. Regardless of the format you prefer, here’s what you should know about e-textbooks as you prepare for the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

Be prepared to do some research and legwork to find what you need.

The Library is currently accepting faculty requests for course reserves, both print and electronic. As soon as you have completed your syllabus, please stop by the Library Services Desk with your material and we will place items on physical reserve or post course material to Blackboard.  As an added convenience, we are pleased to announce the launch our new online request form.  And in the coming months, be on the lookout for new features and services, all designed to improve the reserves service the library provides to faculty year-round.

Please join us in the Caturano and Company Art Gallery tomorrow - Wednesday, August 24 - at the closing reception for Omer Hecht's exhibit The End of the Line.  The reception runs from 4:30pm – 6:30pm and light refreshments will be served.  We hope to see you there!

Untitled, 8" x 14", Digital ink print, 2008

Mark your calendars! Sunday, August 28 is Read Comics in Public Day! Last year’s event was celebrated all over the world, on five continents. The Bentley Library is here to help you honor this occasion with our graphic novel collection!

Starting on Saturday, August 6, the library will be closed evenings and weekends.  We will also be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm (note: open until 4:30pm on 8/26 & 9/2)

Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Monday, September 5 (Labor Day): CLOSED

Check out our book, popular reading, DVD and audiobook acquisitions for the month of July. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse by subject or format.

Open from July 25 until August 26, 2011, the current exhibit at the Caturano and Company Art Gallery features photographs by Omer Hecht in an installation titled "The End of the Line". All are invited to attend a closing reception for the artist on Wednesday, August 24, from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. You may view the artist's portfolio at http://omerhecht.blogspot.com.