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24-Hour Access for Exams Begins Monday, April 27

By Lisa Curtin

The Bentley Library will be open for 24-hour access most days* of final exams period, beginning on Monday, April 27 (two days before Reading Day) and ending on Thursday, May 7 (the last day of exams). See the detailed schedule below for complete information. Please note the weekend exceptions on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3.

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Special Exhibit of Jackie Robinson Memorabilia: Wednesday, April 22

By Lisa Curtin

Wednesday, April 15, 2015, marked the 68th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the major league color barrier. Jackie Robinson Day has been celebrated annually since 2004 by Major League Baseball players, coaches, managers and umpires, who don #42 on their jerseys in honor of Robinson and his historic career.

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Patriots' Day Holiday Weekend Hours

By Lisa Curtin

The library has modified hours during the Patriots' Day holiday weekend. On Sunday, April 19, we will open late at 1:00 p.m. and close early at 9:00 p.m. On Monday, April 20, we will open late at 10:00 a.m. The Deloitte Café/Einstein's has also adjusted hours on Sunday and Monday.

Saturday, April 18: (no changes) library: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. café: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 19: library: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. café: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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On Display: Instant Expert

By Macee Damon

Perhaps you're at a gathering of people of the sort that requires a name tag, and you need to make some small talk. Possibly you need to get up to speed quickly on a topic that you don't know much about, or maybe you just enjoy learning about new things. Whatever your motivation for picking up a print or audio book to learn about something new, this month's display aims to transform you into an Instant Expert.

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Earth Day Is Almost Here! Database of the Month: GreenFILE

By Adam Williams

Earth Hour has come and gone and Earth Day is almost here. GreenFILE brings together resources spanning a broad range of disciplines that cover the human impact on the environment.

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#EarthDayatBentley in the Art Gallery, 4/22, 6-7pm

By Lisa Curtin

As part of the Bentley University Office of Sustainability's #EarthDayatBentley celebration, Joshua Boger will be in the McGladrey Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Stop by to meet Dr. Boger and view his exhibit of underwater photography from the reefs of Wakaya Island, Fiji. Light refreshments will be served.

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Wireless Network Upgrade & Wifi Disruptions on Thursday, April 9

By Lisa Curtin

On Thursday,  April 9th,  network services will be upgrading the wireless access points in the library. There will be minor disruptions to wireless network access while the upgrades are occurring. Patrons can continue to access the internet using the library’s public computers and laptop users may connect to the network using an ethernet cable. Ethernet cables may be borrowed from the Computing Services Help Desk and the Library Services Desk.

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Popular Drop-in Workshop This Week

By Kimberly Morin

Have a paper or project due soon, and need information to complete it?  Due to the overwhelming popularity last week, we are offering this opportunity again.

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Holiday Hours on Sunday, April 5th

By Lisa Curtin
Easter Sunday Holiday Hours April 5, 2015 1:00 p.m. -  2:00 a.m. The Deliotte Cafe/Einsteins will be open 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 5th. For more information about the library or cafe hours, please check the online hours calendar. ...

Check Out These New Books, DVDs, Audiobooks & eBooks!

By Lisa Curtin
More than 400 new books, DVDs, audiobooks, and OverDrive downloadable books were added to the shelves last month.  Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the March new acquisitions lists by subject or format. ...