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Delayed Opening: Sunday, February 16, 2025

By Anne Jorgensen

Due to the forecasted storm arriving overnight, the library will be delaying our opening on Sunday, February 16th. We will be opening at 12:00 pm to allow our off campus staff the time safely get to campus. Stay safe and warm Falcons!

For up-to-date information regarding hours and other updates, follow us @bentleylibrary on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Database Spotlight: Mintel Reports – New Tools & Features

By Lisa Curtin

Mintel is a market intelligence firm that provides a variety of consumer research services, tools, and products. Bentley Library subscribes to Mintel Reports, which provides data, insights, and analysis of consumer markets and lifestyles. Mintel Reports is one of our top market research databases! 

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Storm Delay: Library Opening at 12pm, Sunday February 9th

By Anne Jorgensen

Due to the forecasted snow arriving overnight on Saturday, February 8th, Bentley Library will be delaying our opening on Sunday, February 9th. We will plan to open at 12pm, allowing crews extra time to clear campus and our off campus staff more time to safely get to campus.

For up to the date information about any changes in our hours, be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @bentleylibrary.

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Storm Closing - Hours Alert: Thursday, February 6 -- Updated: Library Opening at 4:00pm

By Lisa Curtin

Post updated at 1:13pm: The library will open at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon and close at our normal time of 12:00 a.m. 

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Celebrate Black History Month 2025: New Books to Explore

By Lisa Curtin

One way to celebrate Black History Month is to read books by Black authors and books that can educate us about the experiences of Black Americans. To help you get started, we’re highlighting a selection of books that were published within the past year.

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DemographicsNow Database Being Retired! All Access Ends March 28.

By Lisa Curtin

The Bentley Library is sorry to report that the DemographicsNow database is being retired by the vendor. All access to DemographicsNow will end on Friday, March 28, 2025. Please plan to complete data investigations or report downloads before that date. We will be unable to retrieve data when the database is retired. 

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Museum Pass Update! What You Need to Know to Secure a Discounted Pass.

By Anne Jorgensen

Looking to spend some time indoors during this wintry weather at an area museum? If you’ve requested a discounted pass from us in the past and have tried do so recently, you might be wondering what happened to our museum pass reservation system. As the saying goes, all good and (simple) things must come to an end. That’s not to say that we don’t have discounted passes, because we do and will continue to have them into the future!

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Spring '25 Library Hours, Tips & Reminders

By Lisa Curtin

Welcome to spring semester, all new and returning students! We look forward to seeing you in the library soon. Here are a few reminders and tips to help you get back in the swing of things.

Library Hours

During the spring semester the normal library hours are:

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Public Domain Day 2025

By James Thibeault

While January 1 is the day we celebrate New Year’s Day, it’s also another important holiday: Public Domain Day. At the beginning of the calendar year, copyright expires for certain works, and they enter the public domain (PD). Works in the PD are not protected by copyright and are freely available for public use. 

This video highlights some of the most notable works to enter the PD in 2025.  Click the image below to watch video in new window.

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On View in the RSM Art Gallery: The Resurrection of Ifé Franklin by Ifé Franklin

By Lisa Curtin

RSM Art Gallery proudly presents The Resurrection of Ifé Franklin, a solo exhibition of drawings and mixed media sculptures by Ifé Franklin, whose multi-genre artistic practice is inspired by slave narratives, dreams, dance, song, and visions. All are invited to the artist talk and opening reception on Thursday, January 23, 5:00-7:00pm. The talk will start at 5:00pm and reception follows from 5:30-7:00pm. We hope you can join us!

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