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Winter Break Closing: Friday, December 22 - Monday, January 1

By Lisa Curtin

Bentley University and the Bentley Library are closed for Winter Break Friday, December 22, 2017, through Monday, January 1, 2018. The library will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2.

Please note that the Deloitte Cafe (Einstein's) will be closed until spring classes begin on Tuesday, January 16. For more information about the library, café or help desk hours please check the online hours calendar.

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Avoid Annoying Overdue Notices! Return/Renew Items Before Break.

By Lisa Curtin

Don't forget to return your library books and DVDs before leaving town for winter break. Log-in to your library account to view your checked-out items and their due dates. If you plan to use the library during break, you may renew your items online.

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Reading Day Relief! Snacks, Therapy Dogs & Make-Your-Own Buttons

By Lisa Curtin

You may think you're being productive when you work for long stretches at a time on a single task (like cramming for an exam or writing a paper), but taking frequent breaks will actually improve your focus, attention, and performance! The library is hosting three events on Reading Day to encourage you to take some time off from studying to reboot your mind and body. Please drop in to as many as you can throughout the day.

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24 Hour Access for Final Exams Starts Monday, December 11

By Lisa Curtin
The library’s 24-hour access for final exams begins at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 11 (the day before Reading Day) and ends at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 (the last day of exams), with one small weekend exception.*  The library will close at 9:00 p.m. Saturday night and reopen at 10:00 a.m. ...

Database of the Month: World History & U. S. History in Context

By Kimberly Morin

A very popular question at the Reference Desk is "Where can I find primary sources?" Today we want to highlight two full text databases, World History in Context & U. S. History in Context, which help find and provide primary sources.

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November's Arrivals! New Books, Movies, and Audiobooks.

By Lisa Curtin
Check out the new books, DVDs, downloadable books, and audiobooks acquired in November. 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? ...

Workshop: Citing Sources: Why, When, How

By Macee Damon
Citing Sources: Why, When, How! ...

RSM Art Gallery Exhibit: 2017 International Education Photo Contest

By Lisa Curtin

Now showing in the RSM Art Gallery are the 2017 International Education Photo Contest winners and a selection of finalists. 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.

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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours: Tuesday 11/21 - Sunday 11/26

By Lisa Curtin

 Please note that Einstein's will be closed on Sunday, November 26. For complete library, café, and Help Desk  hours please view our hours calendar. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

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Is it Time to Renew Your Free NYTimes.com Pass?

By Lisa Curtin

It's been just about a year since we announced that current Bentley faculty, staff, and students are eligible to receive free access to the NYTimes.com via the library's group pass subscription! If you registered for a pass when we first launched, your subscription has probably expired, or it will soon.

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