In the Know @ the Bentley Library

Check out our book, popular reading, DVD and audiobook acquisitions for the month of August. Go to our New Books & DVDs page to browse by subject or format.   If you find something you want, simply hit the "Request" button to place a hold on it.

Please note that the library will be closed Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5, in observance of the Labor Day Weekend holiday.  Normal library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6.   For more information about the library’s hours please view our online hours calendar. 

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Recently we’ve gotten some questions in the Library about electronic textbooks, so we’re keeping an eye on developments in this evolving market. A recent survey suggests that 75 percent of college students still prefer print textbooks, while 12 percent prefer electronic versions. Regardless of the format you prefer, here’s what you should know about e-textbooks as you prepare for the start of the 2011-2012 school year.

Be prepared to do some research and legwork to find what you need.

The Library is currently accepting faculty requests for course reserves, both print and electronic. As soon as you have completed your syllabus, please stop by the Library Services Desk with your material and we will place items on physical reserve or post course material to Blackboard.  As an added convenience, we are pleased to announce the launch our new online request form.  And in the coming months, be on the lookout for new features and services, all designed to improve the reserves service the library provides to faculty year-round.

Please join us in the Caturano and Company Art Gallery tomorrow - Wednesday, August 24 - at the closing reception for Omer Hecht's exhibit The End of the Line.  The reception runs from 4:30pm – 6:30pm and light refreshments will be served.  We hope to see you there!