Learning Commons AnnouncementsWeek of September 21st 2009“Nobody ever graduated from a library.        Nobody ever graduated without one.”
The Academic Advising Linkis 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 coursesInterpreting your Degree Progress ReportNavigating Spireand much more!Stop by Sunday-Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and make your connection!
PhoneCan’t get to the Library? You can still get help from your friendly UMass librarians!InstantmessageEmailPhone
Email
IMStudy AbroadFairMonday, September 214:00-6:00 p.m.Campus Center AuditoriumFind out how YOU can study abroad!Sponsored by the International Programs Office545-2710www.ipo.umass.edu
Please Excuse Our Appearance! The Du Bois Improvement ProjectRenovations are underway in the Du Bois Library to replace the building’s HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) system and expand the Learning Commons on the Lower Level.  The project will take approximately two years and will add 5,000 square feet to the Learning Commons.
THIS IS BIG.POSTER PRINTING NOW AVAILABLEAT THE LEARNING COMMONS
THIS IS BIG.Print posters up to 42” widePremium satin-finish photo paperGreat for presentationsPrinting by appointment onlyLearn more:http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons/posters/
During a FIRE ALARMwhat do I do with a LIBRARY LAPTOP?IF YOU CANNOT CARRY IT:Leave the laptop where it is.Once you are safe, call (413)545-2358IF 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.eduIf you follow these instructions, late fees will be waived.YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY     Leave as quickly as possible
The UMass Amherst wireless network is now available onevery 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/wirelessCoverage may vary depending upon location. Some areas on each floor (e.g., in the stacks)  may have limited or no coverage.
Remember to::Save your     Work!!! Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDriveto avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!
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.
Check the availability of  OIT computerstations in the Learning Commons and the Computer Classrooms:http://classrooms-av.oit.umass.edu/view.phpBe sure to check the classroom hours and scheduled classes at the site before going to a classroom!
Workstations in the LCPublic 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= you are here
Workstations in the LCOIT 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= you are here
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.htmlPrinting files from SPARK?Avoid problems! Before you print, SAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOPTHEN, open it and print.
Services: Reserve, Media & Microforms DepartmentReserve, Media & Microforms Department3rd floor, Du Bois LibraryGet readings that your professors have assigned for class
Borrow or view DVDs, audio recordings, and other media

2009 Sept 21

  • 1.
    Learning Commons AnnouncementsWeekof September 21st 2009“Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.”
  • 2.
    The Academic AdvisingLinkis 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 coursesInterpreting your Degree Progress ReportNavigating Spireand much more!Stop by Sunday-Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and make your connection!
  • 3.
    PhoneCan’t get tothe Library? You can still get help from your friendly UMass librarians!InstantmessageEmailPhone
  • 4.
  • 5.
    IMStudy AbroadFairMonday, September214:00-6:00 p.m.Campus Center AuditoriumFind out how YOU can study abroad!Sponsored by the International Programs Office545-2710www.ipo.umass.edu
  • 6.
    Please Excuse OurAppearance! The Du Bois Improvement ProjectRenovations are underway in the Du Bois Library to replace the building’s HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) system and expand the Learning Commons on the Lower Level. The project will take approximately two years and will add 5,000 square feet to the Learning Commons.
  • 7.
    THIS IS BIG.POSTERPRINTING NOW AVAILABLEAT THE LEARNING COMMONS
  • 8.
    THIS IS BIG.Printposters up to 42” widePremium satin-finish photo paperGreat for presentationsPrinting by appointment onlyLearn more:http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons/posters/
  • 9.
    During a FIREALARMwhat do I do with a LIBRARY LAPTOP?IF YOU CANNOT CARRY IT:Leave the laptop where it is.Once you are safe, call (413)545-2358IF 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.eduIf you follow these instructions, late fees will be waived.YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY Leave as quickly as possible
  • 10.
    The UMass Amherstwireless network is now available onevery 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/wirelessCoverage may vary depending upon location. Some areas on each floor (e.g., in the stacks) may have limited or no coverage.
  • 12.
    Remember to::Save your Work!!! Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDriveto avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!
  • 13.
    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.
  • 15.
    Check the availabilityof OIT computerstations in the Learning Commons and the Computer Classrooms:http://classrooms-av.oit.umass.edu/view.phpBe sure to check the classroom hours and scheduled classes at the site before going to a classroom!
  • 16.
    Workstations in theLCPublic Terminals 58 computers
  • 17.
    Open toeveryone (incl. public)
  • 18.
  • 19.
  • 20.
    Web browsers,Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Student
  • 21.
    Print topublic printers (along brick columns between staircases)= public printers= you are here
  • 22.
    Workstations in theLCOIT Terminals Around 125 computers located around edges of LC
  • 23.
    Open toUMass faculty, staff, students (log in with NetID)
  • 24.
    Windows XPAND Mac OSX
  • 25.
    Lots andlots of software! (Office, Photoshop, Acrobat…)
  • 26.
    Print toOIT printers= OIT printers= you are here
  • 27.
    OIT’s Remote PrintingService is here! Install a small plug-in on your own computer
  • 28.
    Send printjobs from your dorm room or the campus wireless network to Learning Commons printers
  • 29.
    You have8 hours to come pick up your print job.Want to learn more?Ask at the Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk, or
  • 30.
    Visit the OITwebsite at http://www.oit.umass.edu/classrooms/printing/remote.htmlPrinting files from SPARK?Avoid problems! Before you print, SAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOPTHEN, open it and print.
  • 31.
    Services: Reserve, Media& Microforms DepartmentReserve, Media & Microforms Department3rd floor, Du Bois LibraryGet readings that your professors have assigned for class
  • 32.
    Borrow or viewDVDs, audio recordings, and other media