Weekly Announcements from the UMass Amherst Learning Commons in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library

1. Learning Commons Announcements Week of March 15th2010 Spring Break!! “Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.”

2. Spring Break 2010 Hours Have a safe and relaxing Spring Break!!!

3. DU BOIS CENTER LAUNCHES INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM ~ A Talk by Lonnie Bunch III ~ Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture Amherst, MA - The W.E.B. Du Bois Center hosts its inaugural symposium on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 5:30 p.m., Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union. For more information: Maurice Hobson, Du Bois Center, mhobson@library.umass.edu, (413) 545-6483.

5. 8 more study rooms, total = 26

6. Seating space for 400, up from 250

7. Over 200 computers, including more than 30 Macs

9. HAITI In response to the earthquake in Haiti, librarians have compiled a list of resources for the campus community and the public: http://guides.library.umass.edu/haiti. You can also go to the Library home page and click on Subject Research Guides. Look for Hot Topics on right hand side. The web page includes links to local/international news coverage of this tragedy and organizations that are providing assistance, as well as library resources for background information. This page will be updated frequently in the coming days and will reflect current efforts by the library and community organizations to serve residents affected by this event.

10. Study Abroad Advising at The Link Mondays: 11:00 a.m-2:00 p.m., 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesdays: 1:15-2:15 p.m., 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesdays: 12:00-7:00 p.m. Thursdays: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Fridays: 12:00-2:00 p.m. Brought to you by the International Programs Office, 545-2710, www.ipo.umass.edu, abroad@ipo.umass.edu

11. February 1 to May 20 Opening reception Thursday, February 4 4:00-6:00 pm Lower Level Du Bois Library WRITING THE LANDSCAPE Books from the Library of American Landscape History

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13. Leave something behind in the library? Check the Library’s Lost and Found at the Circulation Desk on the Entrance Level.

14. The Academic Advising Link is a walk-in advising service providing declared and undeclared undergraduates with answers to quick advising questions. Experienced Peer Advisors are on hand to assist you with: Finding General Education courses Interpreting your Degree Progress Report Navigating Spire and much more!

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18. THIS IS BIG. POSTER PRINTING NOW AVAILABLEAT THE LEARNING COMMONS

19. THIS IS BIG. Print posters up to 42” wide Premium satin-finish photo paper Great for presentations Printing by appointment only Learn more: http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons/posters/

20. During a FIRE ALARM what do I do with a LIBRARY LAPTOP? IF YOU CANNOT CARRY IT: Leave the laptop where it is. Once you are safe, call (413)545-2358 IF YOU CAN CARRY IT: Bring the laptop with you. Return it within 4 hours of the Library reopening. If you cannot return it within 4 hours: Contact the Reserve Office at (413) 545-2358 or appealsrmm@library.umass.edu If you follow these instructions, late fees will be waived. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY Leave as quickly as possible

21. The UMass Amherst wireless network is now available on every floor in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library. To access the network: Connect to the ‘UMASS’ wireless network. Open a browser. Log in with your NetID (OIT Account user name) and password. For more information, see: www.oit.umass.edu/network/wireless Coverage may vary depending upon location. Some areas on each floor (e.g., in the stacks) may have limited or no coverage.

23. Remember to:: Save your Work!!! Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!

24. Too many databases? Not sure where to start? Don’t be overwhelmed—use a Research Guide! A team of 18 librarians has created over 80 new subject research guides for various topics. These are designed to be convenient and relevant to students and faculty doing research, and can be embedded in SPARK. You can find them at http://www.library.umass.edu/subject or just use the link on the homepage.

26. Check the availability of OIT computer stations in the Learning Commons and the Computer Classrooms: http://classrooms-av.oit.umass.edu/view.php Be sure to check the classroom hours and scheduled classes at the site before going to a classroom!

28. Send print jobs from your dorm room or the campus wireless network to Learning Commons printers

32. Borrow or view DVDs, audio recordings, and other media

33. Explore the retrofuturistic world of MicroformsBorrow a laptop, projector, or video camera to use in the library

34. Remember to:: Save your Work!!! Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!

35. Services: LC & Technical Support Desk Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk Get help with… Hardware & software questions Accounts, passwords, connections Navigating the library and Learning Commons Stop by, call, or instant message us Open every hour the Library is!!!!

37. Make an appointment to work with a subject specialist librarian…

38. Or, ask a question via phone, email, or IM.http://www.library.umass.edu/ask

39. Writing Center Services: Writing Center Stop in or make an appointment to get 30 minutes of assistance on your writing project from trained experts. All levels and disciplines are welcome! Check out umass.edu/writingcenter for details and appointments

41. Campus-wide academic support

42. General Education Requirements

43. Registration rules & regulations

44. Special Learning Opportunities

45. Degree Progress Audit

48. Drop-in help and weekly sessions

49. Students helping students!

50. Sunday 5 -10 P.M.

51. Monday - Thursday 1 - 10 P.M.Check umass.edu/LRC for details…

53. Drop-in carrels on 7th and 10th floors offer individual study space; day-use lockers also located on these floors.

55. b. $75.00 per song

56. c. $100.00 per song

57. d. $500.00 per song

59. That is the equivalent of 115 years of in-state tuition at UMassVisit oit.umass.edu/copyright/index.html for information.

60. Sample question from OIT Copyright Quiz What is the minimum the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) can make you pay for infringing copyright on just one song?(Choose one) Inform yourself. Protect yourself. Take the OIT Copyright Quiz: http://www.oit.umass.edu/copyright/quiz.html

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62. Did a slide go by too quickly? View these announcements on the Web! Visit the Learning Commons website: http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons and click Weekly Announcements(under News)