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Learning Commons Announcements
Intersession 2007-2008
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Starting January 28th at 12 Starting January 28th at 12 a.m.a.m.
to enter Du Bois useto enter Du Bois use
UMass Amherst UCardUMass Amherst UCard betweenbetween
12 a.m.12 a.m.and and
7:00 a.m.7:00 a.m. (Monday - Friday)(Monday - Friday)
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= you are here
Workstations in the LC
Public Terminals
• 58 computers• Open to everyone (incl. public)• No login• Windows XP• Web browsers, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Student• Print to public printers (along brick columns between staircases)
= public printers
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Workstations in the LC
OIT Terminals
• Around 125 computers located around edges of LC• Open to UMass faculty, staff, students (log in with NetID)• Windows XP AND Mac OSX• Lots and lots of software! (Office, Photoshop, Acrobat…) • Print to OIT printers
= OIT printers
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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?
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OIT’s 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?Want to learn more?
•Ask at the Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk, orAsk at the Learning Commons & Technical Support Desk, or
•Visit the Learning Commons website at http://www.umass.edu/learningcommonsVisit the Learning Commons website at http://www.umass.edu/learningcommons
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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)
• 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
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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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Get help with…• Hardware & software
questions• Accounts, passwords,
connections • Navigating the library and
Learning Commons• Open 24 hours!• Stop by, call, or instant
message us
Learning Commons & Technical Support DeskServices: LC & Technical Support Desk
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Printing files from SPARK?
Avoid problems! Before you print,
SAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOPSAVE YOUR FILE TO THE DESKTOP
THEN, open it and print.
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Reserve, Media & Microforms DepartmentServices: 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 one of 24 tablet PCs or a digital projector to use in the library
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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
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Figured out the new research databases page?
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Pick a subject related to your topic:
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Hint: Start with the Best Bets
Best Bets are recommended databases selected by a librarian with subject expertise
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You may also find:
•Subtopics to narrow your subject
•Subject librarians to contact for help
•Guides to research in your subject
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Know the name of the database you want?
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Know the name of the database you want?
Select the first letter of the name to get an alphabetical list.
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Know the name of the database you want?
Or get your search on.
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Find audio, images, e-books, and more…
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Any questions?
Get more tips for finding good databases, or help with connection issues.
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http://www.library.umass.edu
30,000 online journals
300+ researchdatabases
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
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Reference & Research AssistanceServices: Reference & Research Assistance
Find the perfect sources for your papers and other research—work with a librarian!
•Stop by the Reference & Research Assistance Desk anytime it is open…
•Make an appointment to work with a subject specialist librarian…
•Or, ask a question via phone, email, instant messenger, or 24/7 web chat reference
http://www.library.umass.edu/ask
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Writing CenterServices: Writing Center
Stop in with your writing project and get assistance from trained experts. All levels and disciplines welcome!
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Career ServicesServices: Career Services
Career Services helps students and alumni identify and pursue satisfying careers through a variety of programs and services.
• Career advice and workshops
• Resume review
• Internships
• More!
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Academic Advising LinkServices: Academic Advising Link
Academic advisors can connect you with the right academic programs and opportunities and support your journey to academic success.
•Advising resources •Campus-wide academic support •General Education Requirements •Registration rules & regulations •Special Learning Opportunities •Degree Progress Audit •SPIRE
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Learning Resource CenterServices: Learning Resource Center
• Tutoring and supplemental instruction for many difficult first and second year courses.
• Drop-in help and weekly sessions
• Students helping students!
(10th floor of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library)
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Looking for quiet?
•Quiet study areas on 2nd and 3rd floors provide comfortable seating, electrical outlets, and wireless Internet access
•Drop-in carrels on floors 7 and 10 offer individual study space; day-use lockers also located on these floors.
•To report problematic or disruptive behavior in the Library, call 1-2272 from a phone in any elevator lobby, or go to the Building Operations Desk on the entrance level.
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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!