In the Know @ the Bentley Library

Please note that the library will be closed during Bentley's Thanksgiving Break—Wednesday, November 21 through Saturday, November 24, 2018. On Tuesday, November 20th the library will close at 10:00 p.m.  We will reopen at 1:00 p.m. ...

This month we are highlighting Mosaic® USA, a unique and valuable resource for students and researchers seeking consumer demographic and psychographic information for GB214, GB320, marketing projects, and corporate immersion projects!

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Now showing in the RSM Art Gallery are the 2018 International Education Photo Contest category winners and a selection of top finalists. Cast Your Vote! You have one more opportunity to vote for your favorite finalist (non-category winner)! Stop in to the gallery to cast your vote before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16. The Bentley Votes Winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.

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Due to a necessary software upgrade, the library's catalog, Encore, Interlibrary Loan, reserves, and circulation systems will be unavailable on Friday, November 9th, between 4:00am-8:00am. You may still access our databases, ebooks, and streaming films during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Please contact the Reference Desk at refdesk@bentley.edu or 781.891.2300 if you have any questions.

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Looking for a new recipe to spice up your holiday table, or want to try creating a delicious meal from another culture? Maybe you've made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier. This display of cookbooks and other food-related reading might just inspire you to think outside your comfort zone when it comes to being in the kitchen. ...

Take a look at the new books, DVDs, downloadable OverDrive books, and audiobooks we added to our collections in October! Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new arrivals by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it. Interested in downloading or streaming ebooks and digital audiobooks? ...

See the world, eat snacks from across the globe, and win prizes, all from the comfort of the Bentley Library! Come play GeoGuessr—a fun online game that utilizes Google Earth to drop you in a random spot on the globe! Move around the map to try to determine your location, and earn points based on how close your guesses are. Will you end up in the fjords of Norway, or trekking through the Amazon? Get a top score and select a beautiful travel book as a prize! Drop in for one round or stay for the entire time. ...

Are you curious about the “world” of resources that the Library offers? Visit the Library lobby all week during Culture Fest to see a pop-up display of books and movies from across the globe! Do you already have a favorite book or movie from a diverse voice or place that’s not in our collection? Let us know by placing a title into our suggestion box, and we’ll consider adding it. You can also give us your suggestions on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #BentleyLibraryWishlist.

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Have a paper or project due soon, and need information to complete it? ...

The upgrade that was initiated on Monday is scheduled to be completed this Friday, October 19, between 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. During this time the library's catalog, Encore, Interlibrary Loan, reserves, and circulation systems will be unavailable. ...