Bentley Library invites you into a hub of learning and discovery. The Library offers the perfect environment for all your academic pursuits—whether you're diving into research, seeking a quiet corner to focus, or collaborating with peers on your next big project.
Make yourself at home among our varied seating options, explore resources at one of our 73 computer workstations, or reserve one of our 21 technology-rich collaborative study rooms through a convenient online system. Our specialized research instruction classroom provides the ideal setting for developing your academic skills.
Beyond books and databases, Bentley Library houses several campus partners including the RSM Art Gallery, University Archives, Writing Center, ESOL Center, IT Client Services Help Desk, and the Deloitte Café —truly making it the centerpiece of academic life on campus.
As proud members of the Boston Library Consortium (BLC), we connect you to a network of 26 academic and special libraries throughout New England. This partnership enhances your research experience with expanded interlibrary loan services, document delivery, and access to on-site resources at member institutions.
Don't miss our popular Museum Pass program, offering free or discounted admission to many of Boston's premier museums and attractions—just one more way Bentley Library enriches your educational journey beyond our walls.
Staff
Our expert library team is passionate about helping you discover, navigate, and assess information that matters to you. Our professional librarians are always ready to guide you through our specialized databases and collections, making even complex research feel manageable.
Working closely with your professors, our librarians create customized learning experiences that build your research confidence and skills. Our research workshops cover everything from research fundamentals to using advanced information resources.
Collections
The Library collection includes 159,000 volumes, a print periodical collection of 372 current subscriptions, a collection of 6,600 DVDs, and a popular reading collection. The library also houses several special collections, including faculty publications, career resources, and the Bentley University archives.
The library’s online resources for research and scholarship include more than 575,000 e-books and digital audiobooks, 130,000 streaming films, and more than 160 online research databases that provide full-text access to journals, newspapers, reports, analysis, and statistics—all of which offer the university community 24/7 access to a wealth of information. Scholars @ Bentley is a digital archive that collects and preserves the intellectual output of Bentley faculty and students. This service of the Bentley Library provides open, worldwide access to these research materials and promotes Bentley scholarship, teaching, and learning.
Electronic Databases
The library provides access to print and electronic information through an online discovery platform and specialized web pages. Databases, full-text journals, streaming films, and e-books are available on all library computers and via laptops through the university’s wireless network. Most electronic resources and databases may be accessed off campus as well.
The library subscribes to databases from leading vendors and publishers in the academic, accounting, business, and IT worlds, such as EBSCO, ProQuest, CCH, Elsevier, Euromonitor, Forrester Research, Gartner Group, IEEE, JSTOR, LexisNexis, Mergent, Mintel, IBISWorld, SAGE, and S&P. Visit the library’s Databases A to Z page to find a comprehensive listing of databases and electronic resources.
Additional library information may be obtained at the Library Services and Reference desks. Regular library hours are posted, as are the hours for semester breaks, holidays, and other special circumstances on the library’s website. For more information, visit the Bentley Library website. Email questions may be addressed to the Reference Desk at refdesk@bentley.edu.