Announcements from the UMass Amherst Learning Commons, week of 12/10/07.

1. Learning Commons Weekly Calendar December 10-16, 2007

2. The Learning Commons will be open NON-STOP from Sunday, December 9 @ 11:00 am through Friday, December 21 @ 9:00 pm You never sleep. Neither do we.

5. Are you waiting in line for a computer so you can print out a document? Did you know that you can print to Learning Commons printers from your dorm room or the campus wireless network?

8. 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

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

12. Is the item you need unavailable at the UMass Amherst Libraries? Get it from other collections! Current and retired UMass Amherst faculty, and current students and staff may use a variety of Interlibrary Loan services to borrow or obtain copies of materials from other libraries at no charge . If you need a BOOK or other loan 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 If you need an ARTICLE or other copy 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. Delivery is in 1-3 days

13. Figured out the new research databases page?

14. Pick a subject related to your topic:

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

17. Know the name of the database you want?

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

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

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

21. Any questions ? Get more tips for finding good databases , or help with connection issues.

22. 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

24. Writing Center Services: Writing Center Stop in with your writing project and get assistance from trained experts. All levels and disciplines welcome!

30. 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!