Weekly Announcements from the UMass Amherst Learning Commons

1. Learning Commons Announcements Week of March 22nd2010 7 weeks to go!! “Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.”

3. What:The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every ten years. Everyone is required to complete the census: undergraduates, graduate students, U.S. students, and international students, as well as graduating seniors and others who plan to leave the area at the end of the semester. Why:The results determine how federal funds are allocated to states and to communities. The results affect college tuition grant and loan money, research done on campus by faculty and by students, the number of congressional representatives assigned to our state, and many critical services that affect college students. Where: People are counted where they live and sleep most of the year. You will receive a census questionnaire at your UMass address, either on campus or off-campus, not at the address of your parents or home address. How: If you live on campus, you will receive the census in your residence hall. If you live off campus, you will receive it in the mail. When: UMass Amherst Census 2010 runs from March 29 to April 15. For more info visit: http://www.umass.edu/umhome/census2010/

4. UMass Amherst students will be available at the following locations to answer questions about the importance of filling out the U.S. Census and who is eligible to do so, and to provide bilingual support in Chinese and Korean languages.

6. 8 more study rooms, total = 26

7. Seating space for 400, up from 250

8. Over 200 computers, including more than 30 Macs

10. 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.

11. Study Abroad Advising at The 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

12. February 1 to May 20 Opening reception Thursday, February 4 4:00-6:00 pm Lower Level Du Bois Library WRITING THE LANDSCAPE Books from the Library of American Landscape History

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14. Leave something behind in the library? Check the Library’s Lost and Found at the Circulation Desk on the Entrance Level.

15. The Academic Advising Link is 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 courses Interpreting your Degree Progress Report Navigating Spire and much more!

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

20. 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/

21. During a FIRE ALARM what do I do with a LIBRARY LAPTOP? IF YOU CANNOT CARRY IT: Leave the laptop where it is. Once you are safe, call (413)545-2358 IF 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.edu If you follow these instructions, late fees will be waived. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY Leave as quickly as possible

22. The UMass Amherst wireless network is now available on every 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/wireless Coverage may vary depending upon location. Some areas on each floor (e.g., in the stacks) may have limited or no coverage.

24. Remember to:: Save your Work!!! Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!

25. 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.

27. 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!

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

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

34. Explore the retrofuturistic world of MicroformsBorrow a laptop, projector, or video camera to use in the library

35. Remember to:: Save your Work!!! Save to an external source such as a USB drive or UDrive to avoid data loss if the computer is shut down!!!

36. Services: LC & Technical Support Desk Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk Get help with… Hardware & software questions Accounts, passwords, connections Navigating the library and Learning Commons Stop by, call, or instant message us Open every hour the Library is!!!!

38. Make an appointment to work with a subject specialist librarian…

39. Or, ask a question via phone, email, or IM.http://www.library.umass.edu/ask

40. Writing Center Services: 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

42. Campus-wide academic support

43. General Education Requirements

44. Registration rules & regulations

45. Special Learning Opportunities

46. Degree Progress Audit

49. Drop-in help and weekly sessions

50. Students helping students!

51. Sunday 5 -10 P.M.

52. Monday - Thursday 1 - 10 P.M.Check umass.edu/LRC for details…

54. Drop-in carrels on 7th and 10th floors offer individual study space; day-use lockers also located on these floors.

56. b. $75.00 per song

57. c. $100.00 per song

58. d. $500.00 per song

60. That is the equivalent of 115 years of in-state tuition at UMassVisit oit.umass.edu/copyright/index.html for information.

61. 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

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63. Did a slide go by too quickly? View these announcements on the Web! Visit the Learning Commons website: http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons and click Weekly Announcements(under News)