The document provides announcements from the Learning Commons at UMass Amherst for the week of October 6th, 2010. It announces various events, services, and resources available at the library including a photo caption contest, expanded circulation services, study abroad advising, streaming video collections, new exhibits, and the addition of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. It also provides information on library services such as research assistance, academic advising, printing, technology support, and quiet study areas.

1. Learning Commons AnnouncementsOctober 6th2010“Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.”

2. 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: askanarc@library.umass.edu. Get your captions in by October 10th!

3. Check out the new and expanded Circulation/Reserves Service Desk! Check books in/out

4. Find Materials on Reserve

5. Borrow a Laptop

6. Pickup Inter-Library Loan Materials

7. Library Account Services

8. Study Carrel QuestionsTHIS WAY TO CIRC/RESERVES

9. 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, abroad@ipo.umass.edu

10. Streaming Video Collections are Here!!!More then 6,400 Programs. Unlimited access.Humanities & Social Sciences

11. Business & Economics

12. Science & Mathematics

13. Health & Medicine

14. Archival Films & NewsreelsLook for “Films on Demand” in the list of Databases atwww.library.umass.edu

15. Exhibit:“Uncertain Futures: Americans and Science Fiction in the Early Cold War Era”Science fiction magazines from 1945-1965Documents and photographs of prominent cold war-era science fiction authors, editors, and fans. Sept. 22 through October 31Floor 25Special Collections Reading RoomDu Bois Library

16. Exhibit: “Glimpses of the Pre-Quabbin Swift River Valley and the Quabbin Reservoir of Today”Science and Engineering LibraryLederle LowriseFloor 2Through January 6, 2010

17. The Learning Commons welcomes the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) as the newest service provider in the Lower LevelOURS 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

18. www.twitter.com/umassLC

19. Leave something behind in the library?Check the Library’s Lost and Found at the new Circulation/Reserves Desk on this level.

20. 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!

21. Can’t get to the Library? You can still get help from your friendly UMass librarians!Phone

22. Email

23. IM

24. TextTHIS IS BIG.POSTER PRINTING NOW AVAILABLEAT THE LEARNING COMMONS

25. 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/

26. 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

27. 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.

29. 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!!!

30. 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.

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

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

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

34. Google “UMass Remote Printing”Printing files from SPARK?Avoid problems! Before you print, SAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOPTHEN, open it and print.