The Learning Commons announcements provide information about new and expanded services available at the library including a new Circulation/Reserves desk, streaming video collections, study abroad and exhibit information. New services highlighted include poster printing, remote printing, research guides, writing and academic advising assistance, tutoring resources and quiet study spaces. Copyright education is emphasized including potential penalties for infringement.

1. Learning Commons Announcements September 20th2010“Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.”

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

3. Find Materials on Reserve

4. Borrow a Laptop

5. Pickup Inter-Library Loan Materials

6. Library Account Services

7. Study Carrel QuestionsTHIS WAY TO CIRC/RESERVES

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

9. Business & Economics

10. Science & Mathematics

11. Health & Medicine

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

13. Study AbroadFairMonday, September 204:00-6:00 p.m.Student Union BallroomFind out how YOU can study abroad!Sponsored by the International Programs Office545-2710www.ipo.umass.edu

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

15. Exhibit: “10 Years of Massachusetts Book Awards” Lower Level, Learning CommonsDu Bois Librarythrough September 30

16. 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

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

19. 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!

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

21. Email

22. IM

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

24. 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/

25. 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

26. 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.

28. 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!!!

29. 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.

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

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

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

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