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Labor Day Holiday Weekend Closure: Saturday 8/31-Monday 9/2

By Lisa Curtin

In observance of Labor Day, the library will be closed Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2. We will start our regular fall semester hours at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3. For more information about library, research help, café, and IT Help Desk hours, please view the online hours calendar.

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Library Open House for New Students! Monday, August 26 – Friday, August 30

By Lisa Curtin

Welcome, new Falcons!

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Does the Library Have Textbooks? Maybe! Here's How to Check...

By Lisa Curtin

A frequently asked question at the library is "do you have my textbooks"? The answer is, "maybe".

Although the Bentley Library does not purchase textbooks, it is worth checking to see if (1) your professor has placed a copy of the textbook on reserve at the library or (2) your textbook happens to be in the library's regular book collection.

(1) Check Course Reserves

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Special Library Hours: Tuesday, August 20 - Monday, September 2

By Lisa Curtin

Summer classes come to a close on Monday, August 19th which means the library's hours will be changing! We will be closed nights and weekends while classes are not in session - Tuesday, August 20 through Sunday, September 1.  We will also be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Regular semester hours will resume with the start of fall classes on Tuesday, September 3. 

Tuesday, August 20 through Sunday, August 25

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Catch the Spirit: Books & Films About the Olympic and Paralympic Games

By Lisa Curtin

To celebrate the Paris 2024 Summer Games, we’ve curated a collection of books and films that explore the remarkable history, athletes, cities, and business of the Olympics and Paralympics.

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Hours Alert! Library Closing at 6 pm: Thursday, July 18

By Katie Leahy

Dear Bentley Community,

Due to maintenance work being completed on upper campus, the Library will close at 6:00 p.m. the evening of Thursday, July 18th. The library will resume regular summer hours at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19th. 

The IT Help Desk will close at 5:00 p.m. with remote support available until 8:00 p.m. Visit the IT Help Desk website for contact information.

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Celebrating Summer @ Your Library!

By Kimberly Morin

Visit the Library's Open House
Monday July 22 - Wednesday July 24

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4th of July Holiday Hours: Wednesday, July 3 - Sunday, July 7

By Lisa Curtin

Please note that the library will have reduced hours on Wednesday, July 3rd, and will be closed Thursday, July 4th–Saturday, July 6th. Regular summer hours will resume at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 7th. View the online calendar for complete information about library, research help, and IT Help Desk hours. 

Wednesday July 3
8:00a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Thursday July 4–Saturday July 6
closed

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What's Hot at the Library: Top Checkouts of Academic Year 2023-24

By Lisa Curtin

Ever wondered what everyone else is diving into at the Bentley Library? Here's a look at our top checkouts for print books, ebooks/audiobooks, and streaming films during the 2023-2024 academic year!

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Introducing HeritageQuest Online

By Lisa Curtin

HeritageQuest Online has replaced Ancestry Library as the Bentley Library's primary genealogical research tool. Seasoned users of Ancestry Library will notice that HeritageQuest has a familiar look and feel, as the database is powered by Ancestry! HeritageQuest Online provides access to more than 4 billion records from 60 countries, with coverage back to the 1700s. HeritageQuest can be accessed by Bentley students, staff and faculty via the library's Databases A-Z page.  

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