Weekly announcements from the UMass Amherst Learning Commons!

1. Learning Commons Announcements “ Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.” October 18 th 2010 Welcome Back Alumni!!!

4. Study Abroad Advising at The Link Monday – Thursday 4:00-8:00 p.m. Brought to you by the International Programs Office, 545-2710, www.ipo.umass.edu , abroad@ipo.umass.edu

6. Exhibit: “ Uncertain Futures: Americans and Science Fiction in the Early Cold War Era ” Science fiction magazines from 1945-1965 Documents and photographs of prominent cold war-era science fiction authors, editors, and fans. Sept. 22 through October 31 Floor 25 Special Collections Reading Room Du Bois Library

7. Exhibit: “ Glimpses of the Pre-Quabbin Swift River Valley and the Quabbin Reservoir of Today ” Science and Engineering Library Lederle Lowrise Floor 2 Through January 6, 2010

8. The Learning Commons welcomes the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) as the newest service provider in the Lower Level OURS will be staffing the Advising Link to answer questions about research and scholarship opportunities, as well as application support for these opportunities. For more info, visit www.umass.edu/OURS

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10. Leave something behind in the library? Check the Library’s Lost and Found at the new Circulation/Reserves Desk on this level .

11. 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! The Academic Advising Link

13. THIS IS BIG. POSTER PRINTING NOW AVAILABLE AT THE LEARNING COMMONS

15. If you cannot return it within 4 hours: Contact the Reserve Office at (413) 545-2358 or [email_address] If you follow these instructions, late fees will be waived. 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. During a FIRE ALARM what do I do with a LIBRARY LAPTOP? YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY Leave as quickly as possible

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

19. 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:// guides.library.umass.edu/subjectguides or just use the link on the homepage.

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

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

25. 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

27. 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! The Academic Advising Link

32. 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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