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On Display: Office Culture

By Macee Damon
Every office has its quirks, its characters and its particular ethos. Because people spend so much time in an office environment, often a unique culture evolves. My coworkers and I have a wall where we post funny sayings overheard in our office over the years. Other offices have slightly different conventions, such as the classic scene in the movie Office Space where the printer/fax machine is destroyed. ...

Resume Printing for the Career Fair: Tues. 9/27 & Wed. 9/28

By Lisa Curtin

In conjunction with the SGA and the Library, Client Services has configured three printers in the Library and one printer in the Student Center to accommodate printing resumes for the Bentley Career Fair.

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Database of the Month - Uniworld Online

By Macee Damon

Uniworld Online is an online business directory that began as two print directories: American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries and Foreign Firms Operating in the United States. It provides information on headquarters, subsidiaries, and branches (including retail locations) of multinational firms that have offices in more than one country. Both public and private companies are included.

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New Research Guide: American Political Elections

By Katie Leahy

Election Day 2016 is fast approaching!  A new guide from the library “American Political Elections” not only provides information on elections in the United States but also highlights Presidential Election 2016 resources that can help you keep up to date until you cast your vote on November 8th. Find information such as:

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FAQ: How do I cite this in APA format?

By Lisa Curtin

Citing sources is important and necessary. It can also be confusing and frustrating, even for those of us with years of experience! Complicating matters is the variety of citation formats available. Expository Writing classes here at Bentley typically teach and use the MLA (Modern Language Association) format, but business faculty rightly require students to use the APA (American Psychological Association) style, which is the citation format used in the social sciences. The APA style of formatting is better suited to citing business resources and databases.

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You're Invited! 'Bentley Leaders' Reception with Gloria Larson, 9/14 @ 4pm

By Lisa Curtin

Please join President Gloria Cordes Larson for the opening reception of Bentley Leaders, the first of three centennial year exhibits chronicling the history of Bentley University. The reception will begin at 4:00 p.m. in The RSM Art Gallery. Light refreshments will be served.

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August Arrivals! New Books, Movies, TV Shows & Audiobooks

By Lisa Curtin
Check out the new books, movies, TV shows, audiobooks and eBooks added to the library's collection in August! Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new acquisitions lists by subject or format. ...

FAQ: Does the library have textbooks?

By Lisa Curtin

One of the library's most frequently asked questions is if we have course textbooks. The answer is "maybe". Although the Bentley Library does not purchase textbooks, it is worth checking to see if (1) your professor put a copy of the textbook on reserve or (2) your textbook happens to be in the library's regular book collection.

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Labor Day Weekend Holiday Hours: Sat. 9/3 - Mon. 9/5

By Lisa Curtin
Please note the following changes to the library's hours during the Labor Day holiday weekend. We will have reduced hours on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4. On Monday, September 5, the library will be closed in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6.

Saturday, September 3 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 4 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, September 5 CLOSED

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Fall Semester Hours

By Lisa Curtin
Welcome back, Falcons! We had a fantastic summer here at the library, but it's great to have you back on campus. Stop by, call, chat or email us if you have any questions. The library's regular fall semester hours are:

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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