The document provides announcements for the Learning Commons at UMass Amherst for the week of September 21st, 2009. It includes information about advising services, study abroad fairs, renovations to the Du Bois Library, printing services, computer lab availability, and other library resources and services.

1. Learning Commons AnnouncementsWeek of September 21st 2009“Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.”

2. 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!

3. PhoneCan’t get to the Library? You can still get help from your friendly UMass librarians!InstantmessageEmailPhone

4. Email

5. 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

6. 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.

7. THIS IS BIG.POSTER PRINTING NOW AVAILABLEAT THE LEARNING COMMONS

8. 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/

9. 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

10. 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.

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 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!

16. Workstations in the LCPublic Terminals 58 computers

17. Open to everyone (incl. public)

18. No login

19. Windows XP

20. Web browsers, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Student

21. Print to public printers (along brick columns between staircases)= public printers= you are here

22. Workstations in the LCOIT Terminals Around 125 computers located around edges of LC

23. Open to UMass faculty, staff, students (log in with NetID)

24. Windows XP AND Mac OSX

25. Lots and lots of software! (Office, Photoshop, Acrobat…)

26. Print to OIT printers= OIT printers= you are here

27. OIT’s Remote Printing Service is here! Install a small plug-in on your own computer

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

29. You have 8 hours to come pick up your print job.Want to learn more?Ask at the Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk, or

30. 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.

31. Services: Reserve, Media & Microforms DepartmentReserve, Media & Microforms Department3rd floor, Du Bois LibraryGet readings that your professors have assigned for class

32. Borrow or view DVDs, audio recordings, and other media