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

1. Learning Commons Announcements October 6th2010 “Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.”

2. Enter the Special Collections photo caption contest and win a prize: choose a library tote bag, mug, book light, or clock. Find us on Facebook or email your caption to: askanarc@library.umass.edu. Get your captions in by October 10th!

4. Find Materials on Reserve

5. Borrow a Laptop

6. Pickup Inter-Library Loan Materials

7. Library Account Services

8. Study Carrel QuestionsTHIS WAY TO CIRC/RESERVES

9. Study Abroad Advising at The Link Monday – Thursday 4:00-8:00 p.m. Brought to you by the International Programs Office, 545-2710, www.ipo.umass.edu, abroad@ipo.umass.edu

11. Business & Economics

12. Science & Mathematics

13. Health & Medicine

14. Archival Films & NewsreelsLook for “Films on Demand” in the list of Databases at www.library.umass.edu

15. Exhibit: “Uncertain Futures: Americans and Science Fiction in the Early Cold War Era” Science fiction magazines from 1945-1965 Documents and photographs of prominent cold war-era science fiction authors, editors, and fans. Sept. 22 through October 31 Floor 25 Special Collections Reading Room Du Bois Library

16. Exhibit: “Glimpses of the Pre-Quabbin Swift River Valley and the Quabbin Reservoir of Today” Science and Engineering Library Lederle Lowrise Floor 2 Through January 6, 2010

17. The Learning Commons welcomes the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) as the newest service provider in the Lower Level OURS will be staffing the Advising Link to answer questions about research and scholarship opportunities, as well as application support for these opportunities. For more info, visit www.umass.edu/OURS

18. www.twitter.com/umassLC

19. Leave something behind in the library? Check the Library’s Lost and Found at the new Circulation/Reserves Desk on this level.

20. 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!

22. Email

23. IM

25. 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/

26. 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

27. 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.

29. 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!!!

30. 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://guides.library.umass.edu/subjectguides or just use the link on the homepage.

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

35. 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!!!

36. 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!!!!

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

39. Or, ask a question via phone, email, IM or text message…http://www.library.umass.edu/services/ask-a-librarian

40. 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

42. Campus-wide academic support

43. General Education Requirements

44. Registration rules & regulations

45. Special Learning Opportunities

46. Degree Progress Audit

49. Drop-in help and weekly sessions

50. Students helping students!Check umass.edu/LRC for details… OPENS ON 9/26

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

54. b. $75.00 per song

55. c. $100.00 per song

56. d. $500.00 per song

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

59. 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

60. www.twitter.com/umassLC

61. 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)