1. Learning Commons AnnouncementsWeek of April 19th 2010 3 weeks to go!! Nobody ever graduated from a library.Nobody ever graduated without one.

2. Welcome Back to the New, Expanded Learning Commons! Over wintersession, extensive renovations were completed. Some of the changes are: 5,000 additional sq. ft. of space 8 more study rooms, total = 26 Seating space for 400, up from 250 Over 200 computers, including more than 30 Macs New multimedia computers 3. HAITI In response to the earthquake in Haiti, librarians have compiled a list of resources for the campus community and the public: http://guides.library.umass.edu/haiti.You can also go to the Library home page and click on Subject Research Guides. Look for Hot Topics on right hand side.The web page includes links to local/international news coverage of this tragedy and organizations that are providing assistance, as well as library resources for background information.This page will be updated frequently in the coming days and will reflect current efforts by the library and community organizations to serve residents affected by this event. 4. Study Abroad Advising atThe Link Mondays: 11:00 a.m-2:00 p.m., 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesdays:1:15-2:15 p.m., 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesdays:12:00-7:00 p.m. Thursdays: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Fridays: 12:00-2:00 p.m.Brought to you by the International Programs Office, 545-2710, www.ipo.umass.edu, abroad@ipo.umass.edu 5. WRITING THE LANDSCAPEBooks from the Library ofAmerican Landscape History February 1 to May 20Opening reception Thursday, February 4 4:00-6:00 pmLower Level Du Bois Library 6. www.twitter.com/umassLC 7. Leave something behind in the library? Check the Librarys Lost and Found at the Circulation Desk on the Entrance Level. 8. The Academic Advising Linkis a walk-in advising service providing declared and undeclared undergraduates with answers to quick advisingquestions.Experienced Peer Advisors are on hand to assist you with:Finding General Education courses Interpreting your Degree Progress Report Navigating Spire and much more! 9. Phone Cant get to the Email InstantLibrary? You can still message get help from your friendly UMass librarians! 10. Please Excuse Our Appearance!The Du Bois Improvement Project Renovations are underway in the Du Bois Library to replace the buildings 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. 11. THIS IS BIG.POSTER PRINTING NOW AVAILABLE AT THE LEARNING COMMONS 12. THIS IS BIG. Print posters up to 42 wide Premium satin-finish photo paper Great for presentations Printing by appointment only Learn more:http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons/posters/ 13. During a FIRE ALARM what do I do with a LIBRARY LAPTOP?IF YOU CAN CARRY IT:IF YOU CANNOT CARRY IT: Bring the laptop with you. Leave the laptop where it is. Return it within 4 hours of the Library reopening. Once you are safe, call (413)545-2358If you cannot return it within 4 hours: Contact the Reserve Office at (413) 545-2358 or appealsrmm@library.umass.edu If you follow these instructions, late fees will be waived. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY Leave as quickly as possible 14. The UMass Amherst wireless network is now available on every floor in the W.E.B. Du Bois Library.To access the network: 1. Connect to the UMASS wireless network. 2. Open a browser. 3. Log in with your NetID (OIT Account username) and password.For more information, see: www.oit.umass.edu/network/wireless Coverage may vary depending upon location. Some areas on each floor (e.g., in the stacks) may have limited or no coverage. 15. Remember to:: Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!! 16. Too many databases? Not sure where to start?Dont be overwhelmeduse 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. 17. Check the availability of OIT computer stations in the Learning Commons and the Computer Classrooms:http://classrooms-av.oit.umass.edu/view.php Be sure to check the classroom hours and scheduled classes at the site before going to a classroom! 18. OITs 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.html 19. Printing files from SPARK? Avoid problems! Before you print,SAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOPTHEN, open it and print. 20. Services: Reserve, Media & Microforms Department Reserve, Media & Microforms Department 3rd floor, Du Bois Library Get readings that your professors have assigned for class Borrow or view DVDs, audio recordings, and other media Explore the retrofuturistic world of Microforms Borrow a laptop, projector, or video camera to use in the library 21. Remember to:: Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!! 22. Services: LC & Technical Support Desk Learning Commons & Technical Support DeskGet help with Hardware & softwarequestions Accounts, passwords,connections Navigating the libraryand Learning Commons Stop by, call, or instant Open every hour the Library is!!!! message us 23. Services: Reference & Research Assistance Reference & Research AssistanceFind the perfect sources for your papers andother researchwork with a librarian!Stop by the Reference & ResearchAssistance Desk anytime it is openMake an appointment to work with asubject specialist librarianOr, ask a question via phone, email,or IM. http://www.library.umass.edu/ask 24. Services: Writing Center Writing Center Stop in or make an appointment to get 30 minutes of assistance on your writing project from trained experts. All levels and disciplines are welcome!Check out umass.edu/writingcenter for details and appointments 25. Services: Academic Advising Link Academic Advising Link Academic advisors can connect you with the right academic programs and opportunities and support your journey to academic success.Advising resourcesCampus-wide academic supportGeneral EducationRequirementsRegistration rules & regulationsSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDegree Progress AuditSPIRE 26. The Academic Advising Linkis a walk-in advising service providing declared and undeclared undergraduates with answers to quick advisingquestions.Experienced Peer Advisors are on hand to assist you with:Finding General Education courses Interpreting your Degree Progress Report Navigating Spire and much more! 27. Services: Learning Resource Center Learning Resource Center(10th floor of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library) Tutoring and supplemental instruction for many difficult first and second year courses. Drop-in help and weekly sessions Students helping students!Sunday 5 -10 P.M. Monday - Thursday 1 - 10 P.M. Check umass.edu/LRC for details 28. Looking for quiet? Quiet study areas on 2nd and 3rd floors provide comfortable seating, electrical outlets, and wireless Internet access Drop-in carrels on 7th and 10th floors offer individual study space; day-use lockers also located on these floors. To report noise in quiet areas in the Library, call 1-2272 from a phone in any elevator lobby, or go to the Building Operations Desk on the entrance level. 29. Sample question from OIT Copyright QuizWhat is the minimum the RIAA (Recording IndustryAssociation of America) can make you pay forinfringing copyright on just one song?(Choose one) a. $0.99 per song b. $75.00 per song c. $100.00 per song d. $500.00 per song e. $750.00 per song 30. A federal jury today ordered a Boston University graduate student to pay four record labels $675,000 in damages for illegally downloading 30 songs and sharing them online. Boston.com 7/31/09That is the equivalent of 115 years of in-state tuition at UMass Visit oit.umass.edu/copyright/index.html for information. 31. Sample question from OIT Copyright QuizWhat is the minimum the RIAA (Recording IndustryAssociation of America) can make you pay forinfringing copyright on just one song?(Choose one) Inform yourself. Protect yourself.Take the OIT Copyright Quiz:http://www.oit.umass.edu/copyright/quiz.html 32. www.twitter.com/umassLC 33. Did a slide go by too quickly? View these announcements on the Web!Visit the Learning Commons website: http://www.umass.edu/learningcommonsand click Weekly Announcements (under News)