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In the Know @ the Bentley Library

Library Closed Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th

By Lisa Curtin
The library will be closed the weekend between the end of Summer Session I and the start of Summer Session II - Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th.  We will reopen on Monday, June 29th at 8:00 a.m. For more information about the library's hours, please view the hours calendar. ...

Coming Soon... New Study Carrels and Standing Workspaces

By Lisa Curtin

In response to student requests received during 14 Days to Have Your Say!, 32 new study carrels and new standing workspaces are being installed in the library this week.

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Database of the Month: Worldwide Political Science Abstracts

By Nicholas Albaugh

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How (and Why) to Enjoy Audiobooks

By Kimberly Morin

As June is Audiobook Month, I’ve been pondering why I enjoy them so much. They save time. I can listen to them in the car [commuting or on road trips]; walking my 10,000 steps; waiting around for music lessons and the other kid’s activities to be over; de-cluttering the house; folding laundry and the ever popular, Yard Work. These are all activities that I really don’t like and listening to a book can makes the task less odious. I listen to all kinds of content: fiction & nonfiction; short stories & full length novels; all types of genres. I try to mix it up.

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Check Out These New Books, Movies, TV Shows & Audiobooks

By Lisa Curtin
More than 450 books, DVDs, audiobooks and OverDrive downloadable books were added to the library's collection last month. Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the May new acquisitions lists by subject or format.  When you see something you want, simply hit the “Request” button to place a hold on it. ...

Bentley Library Top 10 Books, DVDs & Audiobooks, 2014/15

By Lisa Curtin

Are you one of those people who looks around to see what other people are reading on the train? Are you curious to know which movies and TV shows your fellow colleagues and students are watching? Have you been considering trying out an audiobook, but would like a recommendation? If so, you will appreciate the 6th annual Bentley Library Top 10!

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On Display: Celebrate National Great Outdoors Month

By Kristen Richards

Exciting journeys await you between the covers of the books in this month’s display. Experience the wilderness of Mt. McKinley with Christopher Johnson McCandless, as told by Jon Krakauer in the book Into the Wild.

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Memorial Day Weekend Closing: May 23rd - May 25th

By Lisa Curtin

 In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the library will be closed Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25, 2015.  The library will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26th. For more information about the library's hours, please view the hours calendar.  Have a great holiday weekend!

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Writing Center & ESOL Center Open During Summer Session

By Lisa Curtin

The Writing Center and the ESOL Center are both open this summer and offer their assistance to all Bentley undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in summer session classes. Students are encouraged to make an appointment online at https://bapps.bentley.edu, but walk-ins are also welcome. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library.

The Writing Center
May 18 - August 6

Monday - Thursday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Summer Session Library Hours

By Lisa Curtin

The library's hours during Summer Session I and II are:

Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

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