The document provides announcements and information about various services available at the UMass Amherst Learning Commons and library for the week of September 8, 2008. These include welcoming new staff, introducing new facilities like the Image Collection Library, listing available equipment for loan like headphones and graphing calculators, and highlighting services from departments such as Reference and Research Assistance, the Writing Center, Career Services, and the Learning Resource Center. Hours of operation and contact information are provided for these various services.

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

6. Heavy Duty Headphones TI-83 Graphing Calculators USB Floppy Drives Now Circulating from the LC Desk: Available for use on 2 hour loan with a UCard

7. Check out the Staple Station!! Standard, Heavy Duty, and Electric Staplers Hole Punch Pencil Sharpener Directly across from the LC Help Desk!!!

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!

10. Park in the Campus Garage nearby: The first hour of Garage parking is FREE when your ticket is validated at the Learning Commons and Technical Support Desk Parking overnight is cheap (just $3 total ) in the Garage between 5 p.m. - 5 a.m.

11. = you are here Workstations in the LC Public Terminals 58 computers Open to everyone (incl. public) No login Windows XP Web browsers, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Student Print to public printers (along brick columns between staircases) = public printers

12. = you are here Workstations in the LC OIT Terminals Around 125 computers located around edges of LC Open to UMass faculty, staff, students (log in with NetID) Windows XP AND Mac OSX Lots and lots of software! (Office, Photoshop, Acrobat…) Print to OIT printers = OIT printers

13. 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? Ask at the Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk, or Visit the OIT website at http://www.oit.umass.edu/classrooms/printing/remote.html

14. Printing files from SPARK? Avoid problems! Before you print, SAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOP THEN, open it and print.

15. 3 rd floor, Du Bois Library Reserve, Media & Microforms Department Services: Reserve, Media & Microforms Department Get readings that your professors have assigned for class Borrow or view DVDs, audio recordings, and other media Explore the retrofuturistic world of Microforms Borrow a laptop, projector, or video camera to use in the library

16. 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 Desk Services: LC & Technical Support Desk

17. Find the perfect sources for your papers and other research—work with a librarian! Reference & Research Assistance Services: Reference & Research Assistance 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, or IM. http://www.library.umass.edu/ask

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 !

20. Academic Advising Link Services: 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

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

22. Career Services Services: Career Services Career Services helps students and alumni identify and pursue satisfying careers through a variety of programs and services. Career advice and workshops Resume review Internships More!

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.

24. Learning Resource Center Services: 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)

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 .

26. Looking for quiet? Quiet study areas on 2 nd and 3 rd floors provide comfortable seating, electrical outlets, and wireless Internet access Drop-in carrels on 7 th and 10 th 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.

27. 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

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.

32. Figured out the new research databases page?

33. Pick a subject related to your topic:

34. Hint : Start with the Best Bets Best Bets are recommended databases selected by a librarian with subject expertise

35. You may also find: Subtopics to narrow your subject Subject librarians to contact for help Guides to research in your subject

36. Know the name of the database you want?

37. Know the name of the database you want? Select the first letter of the name to get an alphabetical list.

38. Know the name of the database you want? Or get your search on.

39. Find audio, images, e-books , and more…

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!