Weekly Annoucements from the UMass Amherst Learning Commons.

1. Learning Commons Announcements Week of May 4, 2008

3. Associate Professor of Biology Jeff Podos’ exhibit of neotropical birds will be on display from May 5 to August 29, 2008 in the Integrated Sciences and Engineering Library , Graduate Research Center Lowrise at UMass Amherst. The exhibit includes twelve 16" x 20" color photos or photo montages of birds from the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest and the Galápagos Islands. The birds were photographed in their natural environments. UMASS AMHERST LIBRARIES HOSTS “ Images: Neotropical Birds” ~ An exhibit of photographs by Jeff Podos ~

4. Give us an hour, we'll give you a free USB drive! The Libraries are looking for a few undergraduate volunteers to help us evaluate an online research tool. The study takes 45 minutes to an hour, and in exchange you'll get a 512 MB USB drive. To volunteer, just email Kelcy Shepherd ( [email_address] ) to set up a time.

7. 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!

10. New this semester! To enter Du Bois use UMass Amherst UCard between 12 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. (Monday - Friday)

11. Want to Study Abroad? Talk to our Peer Counselors at the Learning Commons Advising Link 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday Or: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon-Fri, Advising Center in 455 Hills South

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

19. 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!

20. Writing Center Hours: Services: Writing Center Sunday 2 – 7 p.m. Monday – Wednesday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

26. 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

27. Can’t get all your research materials at the UMass Amherst Libraries? We can get them for you! Order books and articles through our FAST and FREE Interlibrary Loan service!

28. If you need a BOOK… 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

29. If you need an ARTICLE… 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. Electronic delivery is in 1-3 days.

30. Figured out the new research databases page?

31. Pick a subject related to your topic:

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

34. Know the name of the database you want?

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

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

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

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

39. 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

40. 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!