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People for the Planet Pop-up Library

By Kimberly Morin

The Bentley Library will be participating in the People for the Planet Festival this Thursday, March 28, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Drop by our table in the Student Center Living Room to meet staff and peruse our pop-up collection of books and films exploring the climate crisis and intersectional sustainability. Titles will be available for checkout with a Bentley ID. Borrowing from libraries helps reduce and reuse!

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Database Update! Introducing MRI-Simmons Catalyst

By Lisa Curtin

Introducing MRI-Simmons Catalyst

MRI-Simmons recently launched a new search platform, MRI-Simmons Catalyst. Like its predecessor MRI-Simmons Insights, Catalyst provides access to consumer demographic, psychographic, brand preference, and media data from the MRI-Simmons national consumer surveys. The Catalyst platform update offers a streamlined search process and new analytics and data visualizations.

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On Display: On Campus

By Macee Damon

Earlier this year, a book showing enthusiastic use by many hands and the signs of several aquatic adventures landed on my desk for replacement.

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Special Spring Break Hours: Saturday, March 9–Sunday, March 17

By Lisa Curtin

Wondering if the library is open during spring break?  Yes, yes we are! Please be sure to check our modified spring break hours to ensure we're open before visiting. We'll be here if you'd like to borrow books and movies, pick up a museum pass, catch up on some work, or simply to enjoy the quiet. 

Spring Break Hours

Saturday 3/9 & Sunday 3/10:
closed

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On View in the RSM Art Gallery: Face to Face | February 29–April 5

By Lisa Curtin

As part of Bentley University's Disability Awareness Week, the RSM Art Gallery and bkprojects are proud to present Face to Face, a selection of portraits created by Artists working at Vinfen’s Gateway Arts in Brookline. Please join us in celebrating the opening of the exhibit on Thursday, February 29 - there will be an Artist/Curator Talk at 5:00pm followed by a reception at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there!

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Registration Now Open for OER Web Series for Faculty & Staff

By James Thibeault

The Bentley University Library is excited to launch an Open Educational Resources (OER) web series during the months of March and April.

The OER web series consists of three parts, each lasting for approximately 30 minutes. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom, allowing participants to engage in real-time discussions and ask questions. However, if you are unable to attend any of the live sessions, don't worry! Recordings of each session will be made available to all registered participants, ensuring that you won't miss out on any valuable content. 

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Bentley Library by the Numbers - 2023 Infographic

By Lisa Curtin

The Bentley Library is pleased to share the latest version of Bentley Library by the Numbers! Using data from the 2023 calendar year, this infographic presents a snapshot of the how the Bentley community engages with the library and utilizes our services and resources. We think these are some of the most interesting facts related to library use, research help, instruction, and collections. 

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Storm Closing: Tuesday, February 13. Updated - Library Opening at 5:00pm

By Lisa Curtin

[Updated at 12:45pm, Tuesday, February 13]: Bentley University has announced that all undergraduate & graduate evening classes beginning at 5:00 p.m. or later today will be held as scheduled. The library will be open from 5:00pm-12:00am.  

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Let's Talk: Counseling Center Holding Drop-in Conversations at the Library.

By Lisa Curtin

We are pleased to announce that the Bentley Counseling Center is bringing Let's Talk to the Bentley Library this semester. Let's Talk provides Bentley students with informal drop-in conversations with Bentley Therapists as a comfortable non-treatment alternative to formal mental health care. 

Starting Tuesday, February 6, therapists will be available in Library Room 201 (the Manfredi study room on the top floor) on the following Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. No appointments are necessary!

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Go Green with Ecosia: The Search Engine with a Sustainable Business Model

By James Thibeault

I find that growth and destruction can go hand in hand—especially in the business world. In order for a business to grow, it must consume or be consumed.

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