On Display: The Great American Read
Looking for a summer reading project? Join The Great American Read!
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In the Know @ the Bentley Library
Dedications in Appreciation to Our Class of '18 Student Assistants
It is a Bentley Library tradition to show appreciation to our graduating student assistants with a book or film dedication. Each student is invited to select an item that is meaningful to them, which is then affixed with a special bookplate in their name. A display of their selections will be available soon in the Popular Reading area.
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Special Library Hours: Thursday, May 10 - Sunday, May 20
Thursday, May 10 (last day of final exams) close at 6:00 p.m. The Deloitte Café/Einstein’s closes for the summer at at 4:00 p.m.
Friday, May 11 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13: CLOSED
Monday, May 14 - Thursday, May 17 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, May 18 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20: CLOSED
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April's Arrivals: New Books, DVDs, Audiobooks & eBooks
Check out the new books, DVDs, and audiobooks that hit the shelves in April. Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new arrivals by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it. Interested in downloading or streaming ebooks and digital audiobooks?
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On View in the RSM Art Gallery: Arnie Casavant: "In A Different Light"
Now on view in the RSM Art Gallery is an exhibit of oil paintings by artist Arnie Casavant. Please visit the gallery to view the show before it closes on Friday, June 8.
Arnie Casavant
In A Different Light
April 27 - June 7, 2018
Reading Day Relief! Coffee Break, DIY Buttons & Therapy Dogs
The library is hosting three events on Reading Day (Wednesday, May 2) to encourage you to take some time off from studying to reboot your mind and body. Please drop in to as many as you can throughout the day!
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24-Hour Access for Final Exams Starts Tues. May 1
The library’s 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 (the last day of exams), with one small Saturday-night exception.*
Tuesday, May 1 – Saturday, May 5: Open at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday 5/1 and remain open until 9:00 p.m. on Saturday 5/5
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Databases of the Month: Online Newspapers and News Databases
What should you do when you want to read a news article online and you've run into a paywall? Don't grab your credit card or spend valuable time searching Google for a "free" version of the article. We have or can get what you need! The library provides access to hundreds of thousands of newspaper articles and other news sources (e.g. newswires, TV and radio show transcripts, blogs, etc.) online via our subscriptions and databases.
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Patriots' Day Holiday Weekend Hours: Sat. 4/14-Mon. 4/16
The library has modified hours during the Patriots' Day holiday weekend. On Saturday, April 14, we will open one hour early at 9:00 a.m. for Accepted Students Open House. On Sunday, April 15, we will open late at 1:00 p.m. and close early at 9:00 p.m. On Monday, April 16, we will open late at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 14: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 15: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, April 16: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
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On Display: Fakes, Frauds & Phonies: Understanding the Noise in a Post-truth World
The phenomenon of “fake news” is nothing new. For centuries, consumers of information have encountered and engaged with sources that present stories that play to our own prejudices and biases, manipulating facts to serve specific agendas.
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