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On Display: Health and Wellness

By Donna Bacchiocchi
Health and wellness are key components to leading a happy, full life. Physical and mental well-being in your everyday life can lead to success. Did you know that the Bentley Library’s collection is more than just business books? The library’s latest display features books on topics such as exercise, sleep, meditation, and more that can help you achieve a well-balanced life. Looking to start yoga? ...

New Arrivals! Books, DVDs and Audiobooks Acquired in July.

By Lisa Curtin
Are you spending more time reading and watching movies during this hazy, hot, and humid weather? If so, you'll be happy to learn that the July new acquisitions lists have been posted! ...

Database of the Month: Journal Citation Reports (JCR)

By Kimberly Morin

Tregoning, J. (19 June 2018). How will you judge me if not by impact factor? Nature, 558 (7710), 345. doi:10.1038/d41586-018-05467-5

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New Arrivals! Books, DVDs and Audiobooks that Hit Our Shelves in June.

By Lisa Curtin
Physical exertion is to be avoided during this heatwave, so we recommend lazing in the A/C, by the pool, or in a shady hammock with a good book or movie! The June new acquisitions lists have just been posted and are a great place to start browsing. ...

On Display: Books That Will Make You LOL

By Lisa Curtin

A quick giggle. A soft chuckle. A hearty laugh that erupts into a surprising snort. Stifling a laugh because you are in public, causing your whole body to shake uncontrollably. Laughing so hard you can hardly catch your breath. Laughing so hard you cry. Laughing so hard you wet your pants. Whatever form it takes, we feel better after a laugh (well, unless you have soggy pants)! The goal of this book display is to lighten the mood.

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Holiday Closings: Sunday, July 1 & Wednesday, July 4

By Lisa Curtin

The Bentley Library will be closed on Sunday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We will be open normal summer hours the remainder of the week. For more information, please view the hours calendar. Happy Fourth of July!

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Database of the Month: Sports Market Analytics (SMA)

By Dominique Winn

Answering questions about sports as a business and analyzing consumer information relevant to sports are easy and fun tasks with Sports Market Analytics. Formerly called SBRNet, Sports Market Analytics (SMA) delivers industry news, summaries, metrics, articles and statistics about sports through a user-friendly and well-developed site. SMA organizes its demographic information into 2 spheres:

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Summer Students, the Writing Center & ESOL Center are Here to Help!

By Lisa Curtin

Bentley University's ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Center and Writing Center are now open and accepting appointments from all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in summer session classes. Walk-ins are welcome (please check their hours before dropping in), but appointments are strongly encouraged. Use the appointment links provided below. Both centers are located on the lower level of the library. Please note that this summer the Writing Center is offering online (synchronous) assistance!

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Bentley Library Top 10 Most Popular Books, DVDs & Audiobooks of 2017/18

By Lisa Curtin
Welcome to the 9th annual Bentley Library Top 10! 

At the end of every academic year we rank the library’s most popular books, audiobooks, DVDs, and OverDrive downloadable ebooks and audiobooks based on the number of times they have been borrowed (excluding items placed on reserve for a class). These are our very own "Bentley Bestsellers" lists! What stood out this year?

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May Acquisitions: New Books, Movies, and Audiobooks

By Lisa Curtin

Finally have some free time to catch up on your leisure reading? The library's new acquisitions lists are a great place to start browsing! We added more than 200 new books, DVDs, and audiobooks to the library's collections in May. 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.

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