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1. Learning Commons Announcements Week of September 8 , 2008 “ Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.” The Opening of the Fall Semester!
2. We wish everyone the best of luck for an enjoyable, healthy and successful Fall Semester! Stay tuned to this display to learn more about services and events within the Learning Commons and Library.
3. The W.E.B. Dubois Library cordially welcomes Dr. Robert C. Holub as the new chancellor of this great University.
4. UMass Amherst Libraries is pleased to announce a new branch The Image Collection Library Dedicated to assisting the campus community (faculty, students, and staff) in the use of images in the classroom and in research The Image Collection Library 225 Bartlett Hall 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday 545-3314
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8. CAREER SERVICES General Info : Workshops Career Advising Career Fairs Resume Critiques Internships & Co-ops Job Searching & more! 511 Goodell Bldg. www.umass.edu/careers Visit us at The Learning Commons!
9. 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!
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14. Printing files from SPARK? Avoid problems! Before you print, SAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOP THEN, open it and print.
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18. 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!
19. Wr iting Center Fall Hours: Services: Writing Center Sunday 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. New Extended Hours begin on Tuesday September 9 th !
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21. Academic Advising Link Fall Hours Services: Academic Advising Link Sunday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Wednesday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Fall hours begin on Tuesday September 2nd
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23. Career Services Fall Hours Services: Academic Advising Link Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Career Services Resume Critiques Sunday – Wednesday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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25. Learning Resource Center Fall Hours Services: Learning Resource Center (10th floor of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library) Sunday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fall hours begin on Sunday September 14 th .
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28. 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
29. Can’t get all your research materials at the UMass Amherst Libraries? We can get them for you! Order books and articles through our FAST and FREE Interlibrary Loan service!
30. If you need a BOOK… First try the Five Colleges Libraries , use the Request Item feature within the 5 College catalog. Delivery is within 2 – 3 days. For Books not held in the 5 Colleges or for loans of other types of materials go to the Library’s Interlibrary Loan page http://www.library.umass.edu/services/ill/index.html . Log in and fill out the ‘Request a Loan' form and the Interlibrary Loan staff will do the rest. Delivery is in 7 - 10 days
31. If you need an ARTICLE… Go to the Library’s Interlibrary Loan page http://www.library.umass.edu/services/ill/index.html . Log in and fill out the ‘ Request a Copy' form and the Interlibrary Loan staff will do the rest. Electronic delivery is in 1-3 days.
40. Any questions ? Get more tips for finding good databases , or help with connection issues.
41. http://www.library.umass.edu 30,000 online journals 300+ research databases Connect instantly to millions of dollars’ worth of quality, scholarly resources! Start your academic research with the Libraries: One-click access to FREE Interlibrary Loan & help
42. 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!