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Finding Quality Sources Workshop

By Kimberly Morin
Having trouble finding quality sources? Come to a drop-in workshop developed specifically with you in mind! The Bentley Library is offering workshops to help students find and identify quality sources. Bring whatever you are working on to a reference librarian and get immediate expert assistance in finding the informatio ...

Learn About Downloadable Books at Our OverDrive Clinic

By Kimberly Morin

Have you checked out our OverDrive collection recently?  We’ve been busy adding downloadable ebooks and audiobooks – including some spooky titles just in time for Halloween such as Strange We

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Database of the Month: Oxford Art Online

By Macee Damon

Oxford Art Online is a comprehensive art research database comprising encyclopedias, dictionaries, images, and articles written by art history and research experts.

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Special Hours for Fall Mini-Break: Saturday 10/7 - Tuesday 10/10

By Lisa Curtin
Who's ready for a well-deserved break?!  While we hope that you'll take some time to rest, relax, and have fun, the library will remain open throughout Fall Mini-Break if you need a place to study or catch up on work. Please note that there exceptions to our normal operating hours on Sunday and Monday:

Saturday, October 7 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (normal operating hours)

Sunday, October 8 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, October 9 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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September's Arrivals! New Books, DVDs & Audiobooks

By Lisa Curtin
We added 200+ new books, DVDs, and audiobooks to the library's collections in September. 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? ...

October 4th is #AskAnArchivist Day!

By Jaimie Fritz

It’s that time of year again – October 4th is #AskAnArchivist Day! This is the day when archivists across the country (and the globe) tell everyone more about what kind of work they do, and the types of interesting material you can find in archives. Below are some FAQ’s with information about the Bentley Archives.

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On Display: Words Have Power - Read a Banned Book!

By Macee Damon

According to the American Library Association website, "A [book] challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials. Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting the access of others. As such, they are a threat to freedom of speech and choice."

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RSM Art Gallery Exhibit: Robert Collins | Paintings and Sculpture

By Lisa Curtin

Opening on October 5th is an installation of paintings and sculpture by artist Robert Collins.  An opening reception for the artist will be held on Wednesday, October 18, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Learn RefWorks Now! Workshops on October 18th, 19th & 20th

By Kimberly Morin
The Bentley Librarians are offering opportunities for students to learn about RefWorks. RefWorks is a tool that creates bibliographies and formats research papers in the citation style of your choice (e.g. APA, MLA). Learn to export citations, create bibliographies, and save and organize sources for all your research papers and projects – all in one place. Have sources you’re not sure how to cite? ...

Print Your Resume for Career Fair Here!

By Lisa Curtin

In conjunction with the SGA and the Library, Client Services has configured two printers in the Library and one printer in the Student Center to accommodate printing resumes for the Bentley Career Fair.

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