Weekly announcements for the UMass Learning Commons.

1. Learning Commons Announcements “ Nobody ever graduated from a library. Nobody ever graduated without one.” 4/18/2011-4/23/2011

3. The IBM Smarter Planet Comes to You UNIVERSITY TOUR is coming to UMASS Amherst on April 20th! Learn more about what it takes to build a smarter planet and understand the skills needed to compete in today's global marketplace. NEW! $200 Grand Prize!! Top 8 Scavenger Hunt Scorers get gift cards! Where & When: Cape Cod Room, Wednesday, April 20th Scavenger Hunt: Sign-in 3:15pm, Hunt 4 – 5:30pm, Info session/prizes 5:30 – 6:45pm IBM Skills Zones – throughout the event Future Leaders session: Sign-in 7pm, event 7:30-9:30pm

4. Exhibit: “ Human Solidarity, Polish Solidarność” April 6 through May 31, 2011 Lower Level, Learning Commons Du Bois Library

8. 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

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

13. 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

15. THIS IS BIG. POSTER PRINTING AT THE LEARNING COMMONS

19. 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

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

22. Too many databases? Not sure where to start? Use a Research Guide! Research Guides http://www.library.umass.edu/subject are convenient and relevant to students and faculty doing research, and can be embedded in SPARK. Click on the link for subject research guides on the library homepage .

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

26. 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

28. 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

33. 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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