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In the Know @ the Bentley Library

New Books, Movies & Audiobooks Added in June

By Lisa Curtin

We added 489 new items to the library in June!  Take a look at our newest books, movies, audiobooks and OverDrive downloadable books - go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new acquisitions lists by subject or format.   When you see something you want, simply hit the “Request” button to place a hold on it. 

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On Display: Our Animal Friends

By Donna Bacchiocchi

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” --Anatole France      The library’s new display features our animal friends like Marley the dog, Alex the parrot, and Babe the pig. The collection of nonfiction, fiction, and film focuses on the special relationship between humans and animals, exploring how animals affect us and how they can “awaken” our souls.

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Library Closed Friday, July 4th

By Lisa Curtin
The Bentley Library will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of of the Independence Day holiday. The library is open regular summer hours all other days this week and weekend. For more information about our hours please view our online calendar. ...

Weekend Closing: Saturday 6/28 & Sunday 6/29

By Lisa Curtin
The Bentley Library will be closed the weekend between the end of Summer Session I and the start of Summer Session II - Saturday, June 28th and Sunday, June 29th.  For those of you planning ahead, please note that we will also be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. For more information about the library's hours, please view our hours calendar. ...

Database of the Month: MLA Directory of Periodicals

By Macee Damon

Ah, summer ... sun, fun, time to think about writing and publishing! The MLA Directory of Periodicals, published by the Modern Language Association, is a great source for finding potential publishing opportunities in language and literature disciplines.

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Art Gallery Exhibit: Erik Pettersen | Cityscapes and Landscapes

By Lisa Curtin

Now showing in the McGladrey Art Gallery is a collection of oil paintings titled “Cityscapes and Landscapes” by artist Erik Pettersen. The exhibit will be on view June 16 – July 14, 2014. To view more of Erik Pettersen’s work, follow @erik_pettersen on Instagram.

Erik Pettersen
Cityscapes and Landscapes
June 16 – July 14, 2014

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New Books, Movies, TV Shows & Audiobooks Added in May

By Lisa Curtin

More than 300 new books, DVDs, audiobooks and OverDrive downloadable books were added to the library 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.

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Summer Session Help at the Writing Center & ESOL Center

By Lisa Curtin

The ESOL Center and the Writing Center have opened for the 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 using the links below, but walk-ins are also welcome. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library.

The ESOL Center

June and July Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
August Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Our Top 10 Most Popular Books, DVDs & Audiobooks, 2013/2014

By Lisa Curtin

If you’ve ever wondered what the Bentley University community is reading, watching, and listening to, then we have the lists for you! Our 5th annual Bentley Library Top 10 details the library’s most popular books, audiobooks and DVDs based on the number of times they have been borrowed during the academic year (excluding any items placed on reserve for a class).

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On Display: The Future: Nonfiction, Novels and Film

By Macee Damon

In September 1956, Modern Mechanix magazine ran an article titled "Your Telephone of Tomorrow." In a summary of the article, it was predicted that people would eventually have "a tiny, touchtone, color videophone" (pictured at right).

Your Phone of Tomorrow
Modern Mechanix, September 1956

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