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Database of the Month: Mediamark Reporter

By Lisa Curtin
Mediamark Reporter provides access to demographic, lifestyle, product usage and media exposure data extracted from GfK's Annual Survey of the American Consumer. ...

Art Gallery Exhibit: Helen Suzman, Fighter for Human Rights

By Lisa Curtin

Beginning January 22, 2013, The McGladrey Art Gallery will host a traveling exhibit honoring the life and work of Helen Suzman, the iconic South African leader and activist.  A member of Parliament for 36 years (1953-1989), Suzman stood alone as the governing body’s only member of the Progressive Party -- and sole opposing voice to apartheid -- for 13 years (1961-1974).

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Improve Your Writing With the Help of the Writing & ESOL Centers

By Lisa Curtin

Tutors at the ESOL Center (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and the Writing Center have the knowledge, experience and expertise to help you improve your writing skills. Although the centers don't officially open their doors until next week, they are already accepting appointments online via their websites.

ESOL Center – Opens January 28, 2013

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On Display: Best Books of 2012

By Lisa Curtin

It just wouldn't feel like a new year here at the Bentley Library if we didn't put together our annual Best Books display.  We've spent the past few months poring over our favorite reviewers' year-end lists (The New York Times, NPR, Amazon and The Wall Street Journal, to name a few) to bring you our largest best books display ever - over 200 titles in both print and audiobook format.

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Library Hours for Wintersession: Jan. 14-21

By Lisa Curtin
This week, while wintersession classes are being held, the library's evening hours have been extended:

Monday, January 14 -  Thursday, January 17 8:00am - 9:00pm

Friday, January 18 8:00am - 6:00pm

Please note that the library is closed this weekend, as well as on Monday, January 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday:

Saturday, January 19 & Sunday, January 20 CLOSED

Monday, January 21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday) CLOSED

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New Books, DVDs and Audiobooks for the New Year

By Lisa Curtin
Want to know what's new on the shelves? Go take a look at the new books, DVDs and audiobooks lists for December. ...

Library Closed Evenings & Weekends: January 2-13

By Lisa Curtin
The Library is closed evenings and weekends while classes are not in session.  For the period of January 2 - January 13 our hours are:

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

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Winter Break Closing: December 21 ~ January 1

By Lisa Curtin
Bentley University and the Bentley Library are closed for Winter Break from Friday, December 21, 2012 through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. ...

Our Turn: Library Responds to 14 Days to Have Your Say!

By Lisa Curtin

The staff of the Bentley Library thanks everyone who submitted their comments, suggestions, criticisms, and compliments during the most recent installment of the 14 Days to Have Your Say! blog.  Now that everyone has “had their say”, we’ll address those issues that arose most frequently (though be assured that we read closely every comment made!).

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Database of the Month: Communication and Mass Media Complete

By Nicholas Albaugh
Communication and Mass Media Complete is an excellent source of information and research on communication, mass media, and other closely related fields of study. If you need to find articles, especially scholarly articles, for your marketing, English & media studies, psychology, or sociology courses, this is the perfect database to use. ...