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In the Know @ the Bentley Library

New Books, eBooks, Movies & Audiobooks

By Lisa Curtin
Visit the library's New Acquisitions web page to view the books, movies, TV shows, audiobooks and OverDrive downloadable books added to the library's collection in August.  The lists can be browsed by subject or format.  If you find something you'd like to borrow, use your Bentley email address and password to log-in and place a request/hold. Follow us on Pinterest ...

Take a #Shelfie, Get a Lanyard! Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month.

By Amy Galante
It’s National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Each September, the American Library Association campaigns to remind folks to sign up for a library card at their local public library. Fortunately for Falcons, your Bentley ID is your Bentley Library card! During First Week, the Bentley Library welcomed all new Falcons with “Passport to the Library,” a self-guided open house/tour of key Library resources. Those who participated got those much-sought-after Bentley Library lanyards. ...

Library Printing Update

By Lisa Curtin
The most frequently asked questions at the library this week have been "how do I print?" (from new students) and "are these printers working?" (from returning students). Just before fall classes started, Bentley's IT Client Services made an important change to the campus printing network, affecting library computer use and printing. ...

Library Closed Labor Day Weekend

By Lisa Curtin
The library will be closed Saturday, August 30, through Monday, September 1 (Labor Day).  Normal library hours will resume when fall classes begin on Tuesday, September 2. When our doors are closed you can still access library databases and download eBooks and audiobooks to enjoy on your computer and mobile devices. ...

Passport to the Library Open House for New Students, Friday 8/29

By Lisa Curtin
Welcome, all new students! The staff of the Bentley Library are excited to help you have a great first year. Learn how at our open house event - Passport to the Bentley Library -  on Friday, August 29th between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Drop in for a self guided tour, and along the way you’ll discover that the library is more than just books. ...

Please Take Our Survey: Which Museum Passes Should We Offer?

By Lisa Curtin
Did you know that current students, faculty and staff can get free or reduced admission to a bunch of local museums and attractions? We certainly hope so, but even if you didn't know about (or use) the library's museum pass program, we want your feedback. Please take two minutes to complete this anonymous survey to help us decide which passes to offer. ...

New & Notable Nonfiction is On Display

By Lisa Curtin
Some of the most important and interesting nonfiction published within the past year is now on display at the library. These books have been pulled from the stacks by our reference librarians to showcase titles that may have escaped your notice when they were originally added to the shelves. ...

Scan on Demand Turns 1!

By Amy Galante

Bentley’s Scan on Demand is celebrating its first birthday!

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Database of the Month: Ad$pender

By Kimberly Morin

Ad$pender from Kantar Media is a web based tool that you can use to track spending on advertising by industry, company, brand or product. Ad$pender provides the current five years of national spending on internet, television, magazines, newspaper, radio and outdoor (billboard) channels. Data is accessed through customizable reports which are available to download as a spreadsheet or view in .pdf format. Questions you can answer using this resource include:

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Bentley Ranked #15 'Best College Library'

By Lisa Curtin

We are proud to report that Bentley University has made its second appearance in the "Best College Library" category of The Princeton Review's college rankings! Bentley is ranked #15 for Best College Library in the 2015 edition of The Best 379 Colleges (published August 2014). Bentley was previously included in the Bes

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