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Learning Commons Learning Commons AnnouncementsAnnouncements
““Nobody ever graduated from a library.Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.”Nobody ever graduated without one.”
October 18October 18thth 2010 2010Welcome Back Alumni!!!Welcome Back Alumni!!!
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The Special Collections & University Archives introduces a caption contest:
“What’s so Special?” Each week we’ll upload a new image from our collections
and you’ll supply the clever caption. Submissions for this photo due Sunday (Oct.
17th) by midnight. Email them to: [email protected].
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Check out the new and expanded Circulation/Reserves Service Desk!
• Check books in/out• Find Materials on Reserve• Borrow a Laptop• Pickup Inter-Library Loan Materials• Library Account Services• Study Carrel Questions
THIS WAY TO CIRC/RESERVES
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Study Abroad Advising at
The LinkMonday – Thursday
4:00-8:00 p.m.
Brought to you by the International Programs Office, 545-2710, www.ipo.umass.edu, [email protected]
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Streaming Video Collections are Here!!!More then 6,400 Programs.
Unlimited access.
• Humanities & Social Sciences• Business & Economics• Science & Mathematics• Health & Medicine• Archival Films & Newsreels
Look for “Films on Demand” in the list of Databases atwww.library.umass.edu
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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 25Special Collections Reading
RoomDu Bois Library
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Exhibit: “Glimpses of the Pre-Quabbin Swift River Valley
and the Quabbin Reservoir of Today”
Science and Engineering LibraryLederle Lowrise
Floor 2
Through January 6, 2010
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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
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www.twitter.com/umassLC
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Leave something behind in the library?Leave something behind in the library?
Check the Library’s Lost and Found at the new Circulation/Reserves Desk on this level.
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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!
The Academic Advising Link
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Can’t get to the Library? You can still get help from your friendly UMass librarians!
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THIS IS BIG.
POSTER PRINTING NOW AVAILABLEAT THE LEARNING COMMONS
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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/
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If you cannot return it within 4 hours:
Contact the Reserve Office at (413) 545-2358 or [email protected]
If you follow these instructions, late fees will be waived.
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.
During a FIRE ALARMwhat do I do with a LIBRARY LAPTOP?
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY Leave as quickly as possible
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To access the network: 1. Connect to the ‘UMASS’ wireless network.2. Open a browser.3. Log in with your NetID (OIT Account user
name) and password.
For more information, see: www.oit.umass.edu/network/wireless
The UMass Amherst wireless network is now available on every floor in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library.
Coverage may vary depending upon location. Some areas on each floor (e.g., in the stacks) may have limited or no coverage.
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Remember to::
Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive
to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!
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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.
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OIT’s Remote Printing Service is here!
• Install a small plug-in on your own computer
• Send print jobs from your dorm room or the campus wireless network to Learning Commons printers
• You have 8 hours to come pick up your print job.
Want to learn more?Want to learn more?
•Ask at the Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk, orAsk at the Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk, or
•Google “UMass Remote Printing”Google “UMass Remote Printing”
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Printing files from SPARK?
Avoid problems! Before you print,
SAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOPSAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOP
THEN, open it and print.
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Remember to::
Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive
to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!
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Get help with…• Hardware & software
questions• Accounts, passwords,
connections • Navigating the library
and Learning Commons• Stop by, call, or instant
message us
Learning Commons & Technical Support DeskServices: LC & Technical Support Desk
Open every hour the Library is!!!!
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Reference & Research AssistanceServices: Reference & Research Assistance
Find the perfect sources for your papers and other research—work with a librarian!
•Stop by the Reference & Research Assistance Desk anytime it is open…
•Make an appointment to work with a subject specialist librarian…
•Or, ask a question via phone, email, IM or text message…
http://www.library.umass.edu/services/ask-a-librarian
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Writing CenterWriting CenterServices: 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
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Academic Advising LinkAcademic Advising LinkServices: Academic Advising Link
Academic advisors can connect you with the right academic programs and opportunities and support your journey to academic success.
•Advising resources •Campus-wide academic support •General Education Requirements •Registration rules & regulations •Special Learning Opportunities •Degree Progress Audit •SPIRE
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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!
The Academic Advising Link
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Learning Resource CenterLearning Resource CenterServices: Learning Resource Center
• Tutoring and supplemental instruction for many difficult first and second year courses.
• Drop-in help and weekly sessions
• Students helping students!
(10th floor of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library)
Check umass.edu/LRC for details…
OPENS ON 9/26
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Looking for quiet?
•Quiet study areas on 2nd and 3rd floors provide comfortable seating, electrical outlets, and wireless Internet access
•Drop-in carrels on 7th and 10th floors offer individual study space; day-use lockers also located on these floors.
•To report noise in quiet areas in the Library, call 1-2272 from a phone in any elevator lobby, or go to the Building Operations Desk on the entrance level.
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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)
• a. $0.99 per song
• b. $75.00 per song
• c. $100.00 per song
• d. $500.00 per song
• e. $750.00 per song
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• A federal jury today ordered a Boston University graduate student to pay four record labels $675,000 in damages for illegally downloading 30 songs and sharing them online. Boston.com 7/31/09
•That is the equivalent of 115 years of in-state tuition at UMass
Visit oit.umass.edu/copyright/index.html for information.
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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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www.twitter.com/umassLC
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Open Access Week October 18th-24th!• Events happening Tuesday, Thursday and Friday!• Come to the Dubois Library to learn about topics
from Open Educational Resources to Exploring Open Access Journals!
• Check out www.scholarworks.umass.edu for the schedule.
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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:
Get your captions in by October 24th!
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Did a slide go by too quickly?
Visit the Learning Commons website:
http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons
and click Weekly Announcements (under News)
View these announcements on the Web!