W.E.B. Du Bois General Information Desk

Presidents' Day Closings

2012-02-17T16:40:00.001-05:00

These are the departments/service points that are closed on Presidents' Day!

Academic Advising Link
Global Education Office at the Academic Advising Link
Interlibrary Loan Office (pick-ups and returns in Circ/Reserves Desk are available)
Learning Resource Center (Tutoring)
Maps Collection
Study Abroad Advising at the Academic Advising Link
Writing Center

Is it possible for a UMass student to access e-books from other UMass schools (like Lowell)?

2012-02-17T12:05:00.000-05:00

They could access the e-books if they go to Lowell or another UMass library to view them. However they can't view them remotely.

This is similar to e-books in the 5 College Catalog. You (UMass student) could go to Amherst to view an e-book but you can't do it remotely.

Lockers UPDATE!

2012-02-16T16:40:00.003-05:00

Lockers are now only on Floors 2 and 3. The keys for the lockers can still be picked up at the Circ/Reserves Desk.

Events for the week of February 13th through the 19th

2012-02-13T10:22:00.001-05:00

Name of Event: Writing Center Staff Workshop
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: February 10th, 2pm-3pm

Name of Event: Surprise Break
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: February 14th, 2:15pm-2:45pm

Name of Event: Faculty Engaged Practice Group
Location: Room 1302
Date and Time: February 16th, 2:30pm-4:30pm

Name of Event: STPEC Housing Organizing Summit
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: February 17th, 10:30am-3pm

Presidents' Day

2012-02-13T10:18:00.000-05:00

President's Day is Monday, February 20th this year. If you normally work on a Monday please let me know if you will NOT be coming in for your normal shift. If you could also let me know if you would be willing to work more hours on that day or cover if you don't normally work that day.

Also for the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) people, if you are NOT going to come in for your shift please let me know too.

The class schedule for this week will not be effected by this holiday.

Sarah Hutton to...

2012-02-10T10:22:00.001-05:00

give tours for the Athletic Department today, 2/10. She is not yet sure of the times or size of the groups. So if they arrive before her just give her a call.

Info Desk Blog Remodel

2012-02-08T10:45:00.000-05:00

I have merged the Info Desk Training/Manual Blog with the regular Info Desk Blog. You will now see the Floor Tours and Floor Maps located towards the top of the Info Desk Blog. If you hover over the orange tabs, you will get a drop down menu with the options to choose from. I have also moved the most relevant links from the Training/Manual blog to the Info Desk Blog.

In addition to that I also added a search box over the Labels section. Try it out and see if you like it and feel free to let me know what you think! I may also try and add a few gadgets that may be helpful. Your feedback is always appreciated.

ACO Binder at Info Desk

2012-02-07T09:49:00.000-05:00

The 4th floor has given permission for the sorority of Alpha Chi Omega to leave a binder at the Info Desk. (It is for the sisters to record the time they are in the library.) I will keep it on the desk where the stapler is. However we are not responsible for this binder! So do not feel you need to watch it or keep an eye on it.

Closing Time

2012-02-06T12:59:00.001-05:00

The Building Operations Desk is in charge of closing the building. To alert patrons that the building is closing they use a bell system.

30 minutes before = 1 long bell
15 minutes before = 2 long bells
5 minutes before = 3 long bells
Closing = 1 extremely long bell!!!

They also go through the entire building alerting patrons to the fact that the library is closing.

Events for the week of February 6th through the 12th

2012-02-06T12:15:00.000-05:00

Name of Event: Critical Conversations in Teaching & Learning
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: February 7th, noon-1:30pm

Name of Event: Athletics Council Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: February 10th, 8am-3pm

How much is someone charged for a late book?

2012-02-03T12:25:00.001-05:00

Click HERE for information regarding book fines, charges, how to pay, etc.

Tax Help!

2012-02-01T11:04:00.000-05:00

The volunteer tax assistance program will run from February 7 to April 12, 2012. Click HERE for more details.

Welcome Sapna!

2012-01-30T12:41:00.003-05:00

Please help me welcome
the newest member of the Info Desk
Sapna!

Events for the week of January 30th through February 5th

2012-01-30T11:51:00.002-05:00

Name of Event: Development Business Lunch
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: January 30th, noon-2pm

Name of Event: RLC Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: February 2nd, noon-1:30pm

Name of Event: Reception for Theresa Antonellis Exhibit
Location: Science and Engineering Library
Date and Time: February 2nd, 4pm-6pm

Boston Globe Reporter Visit

2012-01-30T11:47:00.003-05:00

There will be a reporter from the Boston Globe coming to campus today. She will be visiting the library as well as other campus buildings. Here is the schedule:

Visit to UMass Amherst

Mary Carmichael, Boston Globe Higher Education Reporter

Monday, January 30, 2012

11:30 a.m.

Michael Malone, Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement

362 Whitmore Administration Building

12:15 p.m.

Lunch

390 Whitmore Administration Building

John Kennedy, Vice Chancellor for University Relations

James Staros, Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

1:30 p.m.

Team-Based Learning Class

Du Bois Library, Room 25

James Staros

Du Bois Library officials

2:00 p.m.

Transforming the UMass Amherst Libraries

Director’s Office, 4^th Floor, Du Bois Library

Jay Schafer, Director of Libraries

Robert Cox, Head of Special Collections

3:30 p.m.

Kevin Kelly, Director of Admissions

200 Munson Hall

4:00 p.m.

Campus Tour

Ed Blaguszewski, Executive Director, News and Media Relations

Kevin Kelly, Director of Admissions

5:00 p.m.

Wrap-up session

200 Munson Hall

Ed Blaguszewski

Welcome Back!

2012-01-23T11:20:00.000-05:00

Welcome back for Spring 2012!!!
I hope that everyone had a fun and relaxing winter break!

A great place to start is with the rules. These are RULES and NOT SUGGESTIONS. Failure to follow these rules will lead to oral warnings, written warnings, or termination. So please read carefully and let me know if you have any questions. It is your responsibility to read and know these rules. I have also made slight changes so even if you have read these many times before please read them again.

****Info Desk Rules!****

1. Look up often and smile! If your head is down and you are too busy with your own work, patrons may not feel comfortable interrupting you. Getting to do homework and look at things online is a privilege. If you can't look up often because you are too engrossed in activities on the computer you will not be allowed to do them. Remember your number one job is to help people! Also ask patrons if they need help, if you see someone wandering around looking lost ask them if they need help.

2. KEEP CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS SHORT - I understand that you will frequently come across friends coming in to the Library. I do not mind you talking for a minute or two but you must keep friends moving. Your number one job is to help patrons and patrons have no idea that the person you are talking to is your friend. ABSOLUTELY NO FRIENDS ARE TO EVER COME BEHIND THE DESK!

3. READ THIS BLOG FIRST THING EVERY SHIFT - I can not stress this enough! It is your responsibility to know of any changes or events that are happening. You must read it from the last time you read it. This MUST be done before Facebook, email, homework, you get the idea.

4. Email. For this job you need to check your email. Usually if I send an email I need to hear back soon so please get back to me A.S.A.P.

5. Swiping. Once you are relieved from your shift you must swipe out. Sometimes I will see that people overlap for 15 minutes. This should almost never happen unless work related. If you want to say a few words to your fellow coworker that is fine but you must swipe out first.

6. Laptops, Headphones, and Cellphones are not allowed at the desk. These devices should be shut off and put away, end of story. This includes text messaging!

7. The Info Desk PC. You should never download or save anything to this PC. If you need to temporarily save a document that is fine but then delete it before you leave for your shift. I will remove anything I find on the PC that does not belong there. Also do not alter or save your own personal information on any of the web browsers!

8. Do not be late! If you are going to be more than 5 minutes late or out sick please call or text my cell phone. I will email you all this number. If you are working weekend hours you will want to call the Building Operations Desk at 413-577-0840. Do NOT call my cell phone for the weekend shifts.

9. Do not use the Information Desk phone for personal calls unless you get permission from me.

10. If you get a question that you can not answer please record it in the Information Desk Manual. I will then take the questions and answer them for you. Check the blog for answers to your questions. READ ALL questions and answers so you are prepared if you ever get the same question someone else did. Never guess when answering a question!!! Please refer the patron to a desk you think may know and then write the question down in the book so that you will know the answer for the next time. You can also try calling me at my work phone and I may know the answer.

11. No Food! You are not allowed to eat at the Information Desk. You can have beverages if they have a cover or twist top.

12. Make sure you sign in and out for every shift in the "Info Desk Book."

13. Do not hold anything for anyone at the desk*. People sometimes ask that you hold something for them or for a friend who will come by and pick it up. You don't want to be responsible for some one's stuff. They could say that there was something valuable in it when they left it with you. You could also leave and forget to tell the person that relieves you who may think it is something to throw away. Protect yourself and say no! Always let them know that there are lockers that they can store there stuff away on the 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 10th Floors. They get the key from Reserves on the 3rd Floor with a valid UCard.

*The only exception to this rule is is they say they work here or if they are dropping something off for someone who works here. If something gets dropped off at the desk call me or send me an email and I will take care of it.

Note: Don't forget that there are staff coming in and leaving often through the entrance. They do take note of the Information Desk staff and notify me when they see something they feel is inappropriate behavior.

****Things you need to know!****

I changed the password for the Info Desk PC. Please make sure that I show you where it is kept even if you are not an opener just in case you ever need to log back in.

Don't forget to check out all of the tours on the Training/Manual Blog as a refresher! You are responsible for knowing what is there!

If you have any questions about any of this information please let me know! And lets have another great semester!

Events for the week of January 23rd through the 29th

2012-01-19T13:44:00.000-05:00

Name of Event: Working Class Struggles in...
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: January 25th, noon-3pm

Name of Event: UMass Amherst Writing Center Spring Staff Meeting
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: January 29th, 11:30am-3:00pm

Thesis

2012-01-17T10:18:00.001-05:00

A thesis is the document that some Master students produce to graduate.

Theses can be found on Floor 20, ranges 103-110.
Patrons can get the exact call number by looking up the theses by title or author in the catalog.

Dissertations

2012-01-17T10:14:00.004-05:00

A dissertation is the document that doctorate students must produce to graduate.

Dissertations can be found on Floor 20, ranges 103-110.
Patrons can get the exact call number by looking up the dissertation by title or author in the catalog.

What number do we call to report stolen items?

2012-01-17T10:07:00.000-05:00

If anyone comes to the Information Desk to report that they had something stolen, send them to the Building Operations Desk, they will be able to handle it.

Events for the week of January 9th through the 15th

2012-01-09T12:21:00.000-05:00

Name of Event: Library/OIT Get Together
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: January 12th, 11:30am-12:30pm

Diversity Matters

2011-12-16T15:01:00.000-05:00

The campus Diversity Matters website can be found HERE. The goal is to put all campus diversity resources in one place.

Happy Birthday Katie!

2011-12-13T00:01:00.000-05:00

Please help me wish Katie a

very Happy Birthday!

(January 12)

Happy Birthday Lucy!

2011-12-13T00:00:00.006-05:00

Please help me wish Lucy a

very Happy Birthday!

(January 12)

Events for the week of December 12th through the 18th

2011-12-12T12:20:00.000-05:00

Name of Event: S.N.E.T Data Session
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: December 15th, noon-1pm

New Book Shelf

2011-12-10T12:07:00.002-05:00

The New Book Shelf get updated on Mondays.

Happy Birthday Mandip!

2011-12-10T00:00:00.002-05:00

Please help me wish Mandip a

very Happy Birthday!

(December 10)

Carol Will to meet...

2011-12-08T00:00:00.005-05:00

Ms. Preston from Hopkins Academy and her senior English class at the Information Desk. They will be meeting on December 8th at 10:45am. They will also be meeting Terry Warner too.

Advisng Link and IPO in the Learning Commons

2011-12-05T10:57:00.001-05:00

The last shift of the semester for Advising is Thursday, December 8th.

The last shift of the semester for the International Programs Office is Friday, December 9th.

Events for the week of December 5th through the 11th

2011-12-05T10:54:00.000-05:00

Name of Event: Japan Association of Private University Libraries
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: December 5th, 11am-noon

Name of Event: Follow-Up Workshops
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: December 6th, 11:15am-12:30pm

Name of Event: Meditation Group
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: December 6th, 4:45pm-6:15pm

Name of Event: Surprise Break
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time:December 8th, 1:45pm-2:30pm

Events for the week of November 28th through December 4th

2011-11-28T13:47:00.002-05:00

Name of Event: Preparing a Competitive Date Management Plan
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 29th, 2:30pm-4pm

Name of Event: RLC Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 30th, noon-1:30pm

Name of Event: Data Management Basics: A Workshop for Graduate Students
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: December 1st, 1pm-2:30pm

Name of Event: Data Management Basics: A Workshop for Graduate Students
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: December 1st, 2:30pm-4pm

Name of Event: Campus Planning Discussion with Lowell
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: December 2nd, 10:30am-2:30pm

Name of Event: Deleuze and Computers
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: December 2nd, 4:30pm-6:30pm

You make me Proud!

2011-11-21T11:00:00.000-05:00

This morning I was talking to a colleague and they commented about how all of the students at the Information Desk are so attentive and welcoming. Thank you all for your hard work, I really appreciate it!

Copier Refund Information

2011-11-21T10:59:00.000-05:00

If a patron wants a refund from using one of the copiers they need to ask for the form at either the Building Operation Desk or at the Learning Commons and Technical Support Desk. Then the patron will need to bring the form to the Library Office. The refund will not be immediate as it needs to be reviewed first by Terry Warner.

People coming to meet...

2011-11-21T10:27:00.002-05:00

Sarah Hutton at the Info Desk at 11am on 11/21. They are meeting students from the Massachusetts International Academy.

Events for the week of November 21st through the 27th

2011-11-21T09:57:00.000-05:00

Name of Event: Kindergarten Field Trip
Location: Room 2601 for lunch
Date and Time: November 21st, 10am-1pm

Name of Event: Follow-up Workshops
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 22nd, 11:15am-12:30pm

Events for the week of November 14th through the 20th

2011-11-14T13:10:00.000-05:00

Name of Event: University and Digital Archivist
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 14th, 10:45am-11:30am

Name of Event: CLACLS - Mellon Mutual Mentoring's Talk
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 14th, 3pm-5:30pm

Name of Event: Series: Critical Conversations in Teaching and Learning
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 15th, 11:30am-2pm

Name of Event: Open Education Initiative Workshop
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 15th, 2:30pm-4pm

Name of Event: Lunch & Learn
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 16th, noon-1:30pm

Name of Event: Faculty Writing Retreat
Location: 26th Floor
Date and Time: November 18th, 9am-5pm

Name of Event: Director Council Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 19th, 11am-3pm

Is a patron looking for a UPS Drop Box?

2011-11-09T14:14:00.000-05:00

Go to this website http://www.ups.com/dropoff?loc=en_US Then type in the zip code 01003 and click on "Find". This will bring up all of the UPS drop boxes on campus.

*140 Hicks Way is the Goodell Building

Reading Days and Finals Week Update!

2011-11-07T10:16:00.003-05:00

During Reading Days and Finals Week the semester work schedule you had goes away and you get to pick a whole new schedule for this time period. You also MUST work 2/3 of your normal hours during this time period. Below you will find your name and the minimum hours you MUST work, you can work more if you would like. But first I will have students sign up for their minimum. Then starting November 21st at 10am students can sign up for extra hours. I will not send an email out, just wait till 10am or later and email me. Make sure not to go over 20 hours for the week. So below is the schedule and what is available, I will update this as each of you sign up for hours. As always it is first come first served.

Available Hours:

Wednesday, December 14th, 9am-noon
Friday, December 16th, 9am-4pm
Saturday, December 17th, 9am-4pm

Below is the number of hours you MUST work:

Events for the week of December 7th through the 13th

2011-11-07T10:10:00.000-05:00

Name of Event: Feinberg Announcement and Panel
Location: Learning Commons, between large stairwells
Date and Time: November 7th, 1pm-4:30pm

Name of Event: Follow-Up Workshops
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 8th, 11:15am-12:30pm

Name of Event: LYRASIS Annual Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 9th, 1:30pm-4pm

Name of Event: University and Digital Archivist
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 10th, 10:15am-11am

Name of Event: Stories of the Vietnam Draft and War
Location: Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union
Date and Time: November 10th, 4:30pm

Reading Days and Finals Week

2011-11-04T10:03:00.001-04:00

During Reading Days and Finals Week the semester work schedule you had goes away and you get to pick a whole new schedule for this time period. You also MUST work 2/3 of your normal hours during this time period. Below you will find your name and the minimum hours you MUST work, you can work more if you would like. But first I will have students sign up for their minimum. Then starting November 21st at 10am students can sign up for extra hours. I will not send an email out, just wait till 10am or later and email me. Make sure not to go over 20 hours for the week. So below is the schedule and what is available, I will update this as each of you sign up for hours. As always it is first come first served.

Available Hours:

Saturday, December 10th, 9am-4pm
Sunday, December 11th, 9am-4pm
Monday, December 12th, 9am-4pm
Tuesday, December 13th, 9am-4pm
Wednesday, December 14th, 9am-4pm
Thursday, December 15th, 9am-4pm
Friday, December 16th, 9am-4pm
Saturday, December 17th, 9am-4pm

Below is the number of hours you MUST work:

Kathleen - 5.5
Katie - 6.25
Lucy - 9.5
Mandip - 5
Tom - 8.25

OIT Schedule Reminder

2011-11-03T12:14:00.000-04:00

Just a reminder that the OIT Schedules should be put in the top right drawer of the desk. Thanks!

Veterans' Day

2011-11-02T17:04:00.000-04:00

Friday, November 11th is Veterans' Day! If you work on Friday please let me know if you are not coming in. Also anyone who would want to work extra hours on this day please let me know. Preference will be given to students who already work on Fridays.

Then Wednesday, November 16th will be a Friday class AND work schedule (sort of*). Please let me know if you will be unable to work on Friday.

*Tom will work till 7, yeah!

Events for the week of October 31st through November the 6th

2011-11-02T09:46:00.000-04:00

Name of Event: S.NET Presentation
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 31st, noon-1:30pm

Name of Event: Surprise Break
Location: Courtyard or Room 1320
Date and Time: October 31st, 2pm-2:45pm

Name of Event: Writing Center Workshop
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: November 1st, 4pm-5pm

Name of Event: Teaching Commons Open House
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 2nd, 2:30pm-4:30pm

Name of Event: Series: Critical Conversations in Teaching & Learning
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 2nd, 11:30am-2pm

Name of Event: University and Digital Archivist Presentation
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 3rd, 10:15am -11am

Name of Event: University and Digital Archivist Presentation
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: November 4th, 10:15am-11am

Name of Event: Isenberg Breakfast
Location: 26th Floor
Date and Time: November 4th, 8am-noon

Name of Event: Writing Center Workshop
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: November 6th, noon-1pm

Carol Will to meet...

2011-10-28T17:02:00.000-04:00

...two staff members from Quabbin Regional High School at the Information Desk at 9am on October 31st.

More $$$$$

2011-10-27T12:26:00.002-04:00

An opportunity for more money!

Saturday, November 12th from 9am-4pm. Let me know if you are interested in some or all of these hours. As always first come, first served.

Media and Music Monuments (3rd Floor) open for Browsing, October 26th

2011-10-26T10:38:00.000-04:00

Beginning Wednesday Oct. 26, the third floor Media and Music Monuments collections will be open to patron browsing and retrieval during the following hours:

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00-6:00

Staff or student staff members will be available on the third floor during these hours to assist patrons in locating materials and to check out any materials that patrons wish to remove from the area.

Media designated as “Use in Library Only” will be available from the Circ/Reserves Desk on the Lower Level.

Events for the week of October 24th through the 30th

2011-10-24T11:34:00.000-04:00

Name of Event: Beyond the Copyright Wars: Fair Use, Free Speech, and Reframing the Policy Debate*
Location: Campus Center 10th Floor
Date and Time: October 24th, 4:30pm

Name of Event: Ins and Outs of Image Use in Your Teaching and Research*
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 25th, 9am-10:30am

Name of Event: Challenges and Opportunities for Data Sharing*
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 25th, noon-2pm

Name of Event: Crane Display Reception
Location: Old Circulation Office
Date and Time: October 25th, 2pm

Name of Event: Open Access, Copyright, and Fair Use for Theses and Dissertations*
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 26th, noon-1:30pm

Name of Event: Sustainability Resources at UMass Amherst Libraries, a Faculty Workshop*
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 26th, 3:30pm-5pm

Name of Event: Credo Launch Party*
Location: LC, between the stairs
Date and Time: October 27th, 10am-noon

Name of Event: Writing Center Workshop
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: October 28th, noon-1pm

Name of Event: UMass Amherst Open Education Initiative*
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 28th, noon-1:30pm

* Part of the Open Access Week

Suit Warning!

2011-10-24T10:09:00.000-04:00

On Monday, October 24th, Legislator's will be coming for a visit. They will be meeting Leslie Button, Associate Director, at the Information Desk at 11am. Please be looking up and smiling!!! She will be meeting with State Representatives, the Chancellor, and some UMass VIPs.

Bound Periodicals Borrowing Information

2011-10-24T09:00:00.011-04:00

Someone recently complained that when she asked at different service points about how long Bound Periodicals went out she was told different information. This is a reminder that Bound Periodicals do circulate for 24 hours to ONLY UMass affiliated patrons.

Just a reminder that there is a borrowing chart under the phone at the desk. Don't guess! If you are unsure when someone asks you how long they have with a particular type of material it is your job to check and to find out their status as a patron.

Info Desk Blog has a new look!

2011-10-19T10:14:00.000-04:00

One of the Info Desk Team Members suggested I move the "Labels" section more towards the top. It is frequently used and a pain to scroll down to the bottom to get to it. So for efficiency I have now moved the labels section to the right of the page. I will spend the next week or so tweaking the font and adjusting things. I have also removed things that I did not feel were necessary. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the new look and layout.

Events for the week of October 17th through the 23rd

2011-10-17T13:06:00.000-04:00

Name of Event: Faculty Sustainability Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 17th, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Name of Event: Writing Center Workshop
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: October 19th, 4pm-5pm

Name of Event: Film and Digital Media in the Classroom
Location: Room 2601/2604
Date and Time: October 20th, 9am-4pm

Name of Event: Brown Bag Lunch
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: October 21st, 12:15pm-1:30pm

Name of Event: Faculty Writing Retreat
Location: 26th Floor
Date and Time: October 21st, 9am-5pm

1,000 CRANES FOR BREAST CANCER

2011-10-14T12:38:00.001-04:00

The UMass Amherst Libraries host an exhibit, "1,000 Cranes for Breast Cancer," through October in the Lobby of the Du Bois Library. A reception will be held on Tuesday, October 25 at 2 pm in the former Circulation Office on the Entrance Level of Du Bois Library. Refreshments will be served.

A paper crane is an ancient Japanese origami pattern that symbolizes health and peace. Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, such as a long life or recovery from an illness or injury. Commonwealth Honors College students folded the cranes to raise awareness of breast cancer during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For more information, contact Madeleine Charney (mcharney@library.umass.edu, 413-577-0784).

Events for the week of October 10th through the 16th

2011-10-11T11:37:00.000-04:00

Name of Event: Writing Center Workshop
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: October 12th, 3pm-4pm

Name of Event: Follow-Up Workshops
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 13th, 12:15am-12:30pm

Name of Event: Black Feminist Archaeology
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 14th, 3pm-5pm

Events for the week of October 3rd through the 9th

2011-10-03T16:59:00.000-04:00

Name of Event: Administrative Assistants Lunch and Tour
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 5th, noon-1:30pm

Name of Event: Saturday's Rivals Football Memories
Location: Lower Level, between stairs
Date and Time: October 6th, 6:30pm-8pm

Name of Event: RLC Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 7th, noon-1:30

How to View your Paystubs!

2011-09-30T11:38:00.003-04:00

To view your Paystubs online:

Step 1: Go to the HR Direct site HERE*

Step 2: Log in using your Net ID username and password. Also choose the Amherst Campus from the drop down.

Step 3: Choose option to "Select Paycheck", this will bring you to another window. Just select the check you want to view by the check date.

*You can also access this site from the UMass homepage. Go to the "Sites A to Z" list and choose H. Then go to Human Resources. You will see the HR Direct "Login" (pictured above) on the right. Click on this and then login following the instructions above.

Columbus Day!

2011-09-30T11:25:00.000-04:00

Columbus Day is almost upon us. So here is the deal with the holiday. I expect you to work the holiday and holiday weekend (10/8-10/10). If you can't make it please let me know so that I can try and find coverage. Also let me know if you are willing to pick up any additional hours! If I don't hear anything from you I will expect that you are working. Then on Tuesday, October 11th, it will be a Monday class AND work schedule. So I expect if you work Mondays to work on Tuesday, October 12th. If there is a conflict please let me know so that I can try and find coverage.

If you any questions about this please let me know.

Suit Alert!!!

2011-09-27T16:45:00.001-04:00

On Wednesday, September 28th there will be some very important people coming to the Library.

Dean's Meeting at 8:30am in the 4th Floor Conference Room. Please direct people there.

Also 2 members of the Board of Trustees (and probably 4-6 others) will be in the Library at 11am. Jay will meet them in the Lobby.

Events for September 26th through October 2nd

2011-09-26T11:16:00.000-04:00

Name of Event: CLACL5 ("Book Presentation" and "Welcoming Colleagues to Semester")
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 26th, 2:30pm-7pm

Name of Event: Follow-Up Workshops
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 27th, 11:15am-12:30pm

Name of Event: BLC Board Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 30th, 9am-4pm

Name of Event: Fall Reception
Location: Lower Level, between large staircases
Date and Time: October 1st, 2pm-4pm

Name of Event: Fall Reception Dinner
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: October 1st, 5pm

Media Department Update

2011-09-19T13:15:00.000-04:00

The Media Collection on the 3rd Floor is actually not open for browsing quite yet! I will let you know when it is. It is of course still open for people to get Media with the catalog call number.

Events for September 19th through the 25th

2011-09-19T09:53:00.000-04:00

Name of Event: Working Group Confab
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: September 21st, 1pm-3pm

Name of Event: Teaching Commons Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 21st, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Name of Event: "Fine Art Scanography from Nature"
Location: Science and Engineering Library
Date and Time: September 22nd, 4pm-6pm

Name of Event: Faculty Writing Retreat
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 23rd, 9am-5pm

Off Campus Life at UMass Amherst

2011-09-13T14:24:00.001-04:00

Now in the Student Union they have a study space especially for students who live off campus. It is open Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm. You must sign in to use the room and they even have a group study space. Students can ask there for more details.

They also have lockers you can rent for the year ($15) or a semester ($10). They accept check ONLY.

Elevator UPDATE!

2011-09-13T14:21:00.001-04:00

While the elevators are being worked on they are functioning the following way:

Elevator Cars #3 and #4 are going to floors LL, E, 2-16. To call these cars patrons need to use the buttons that are between car #4 and #5.

Elevator Car #2 and #5 goes to ALL FLOORS! To call car #2 or #5 patrons will need to use the buttons on the other side of the lobby that are between cars #1 and #2.

There is signage on all floors to help patrons however you may have to help people more than normal with the even more confusing elevators.

Events for the week of September 12th through the 18th

2011-09-12T16:53:00.001-04:00

Name of Event: LC Student Employee Orientation
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 12th, 2:30pm-3:30pm & September 13th, 4pm-5pm

Name of Event: Follow-up Workshops
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 13th, 11:15am-12:30pm

Name of Event: Du Bois Fellowship Presentation
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 16th, 4pm

Name of Event: Masha Rudman Launch of New Gift Collection
Location: Room Learning Commons, between large staircases
Date and Time: September 17th, 2pm-5pm

Daily Hampshire Gazette

2011-09-07T14:58:00.001-04:00

I have had many students inquiring where they could buy the Daily Hampshire Gazette. They do sell them at the University Store.

New Changes

2011-09-06T08:00:00.007-04:00

Starting today, September 6th 2011th, patrons will be allowed to browse the Media on the 3rd Floor.

Daily Planners for Commuter Students UPDATE

2011-09-05T12:10:00.001-04:00

will be given out at the Off Campus Student Office across from the Hatch.

Events for September 4th through the 11th

2011-09-04T11:44:00.007-04:00

Name of Event: Faculty First Year Seminar Orientation
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 8th, 11:30am-1pm

Name of Event: Sustainability Workshop
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: September 10th, 10am-4pm

Name of Event: Writing Center Fall Orientation
Room 1320
Date and Time: September 11th, 11:30am-4pm

New Changes

2011-09-02T11:38:00.034-04:00

From the Library home page on the left there is the option under Services that reads "Reserve".

From the next page click on the option on the left that reads "Electronic Reserves".

On this page click on "Log in to eReserves" on the right.

If it is their first time, students must "Create Account".

They will need to fill out the information on the next page and click "Create Account" at the bottom when finished.

Once their account is created they can "Search Classes" to add classes they have.

One time only they will have to put in the password that the Professor gives them. The Library does not have the passwords, they will need to get this from their professor. Then they will be able to get the items they need for their class.

P.S. You can click on the pictures for a bigger view.

P.S.S. You can create your own account if you would like to check it out!

New Changes

2011-09-02T11:23:00.005-04:00

Public Printing has changed a bit. Instead of using a number letter combination (example Libr161) to use at the print stations they now use their NetID. Public patrons can just make something up.

New Changes

2011-09-02T08:00:00.024-04:00

We have a new classroom in the building! The Team Based Learning Classroom is located in the Learning Commons. If you go through the elevator lobby you will see it on the left. It is also known as room #25. Check out the new Learning Commons Map for details.

So far I have seen the room listed on someone's Spire schedule as "Library Tower TBL".

New Changes

2011-09-02T08:00:00.023-04:00

While the elevators are being worked on they are functioning the following way:

Elevator Cars #3 and #4 are going to floors LL, E, 2-16. To call these cars patrons need to use the buttons that are between car #4 and #5.

Elevator Car #5 goes to LL, E, 16-26. To call car #5 patrons will need to use the buttons on the other side of the lobby that are between cars #1 and #2.

There is signage on all floors to help patrons however you may have to help people more than normal with the even more confusing elevators.

New Changes

2011-09-02T08:00:00.022-04:00

We have two new scanners! These are located in the Learning Commons. These machines replaced some of the copiers that were located near the men's restroom. They have the ability to save to a USB, send to an email account, or send to a printer. They are quicker than the other OIT and public scanners that we have. They are made specially for copying out of a book and one of them has a feeder to make a copy of a document.
People who want help with these machines should be sent to the Learning Commons and Technical Support Desk.

New Changes

2011-09-02T07:59:00.010-04:00

W.E.B. Du Bois Center has been moved to Room 2202

New Changes

2011-09-02T07:59:00.003-04:00

All physical Reserves go out for a 3 hour loan period. ALL!

New Changes

2011-09-02T07:58:00.011-04:00

Microforms viewing, saving, and printing has now moved downstairs to the Learning Commons. It is located in the room left of the FAX24 machine. Patrons still request the Microforms online in the card catalog using the request Microform link. They then pick up the retrieved Microforms at the Circ/Reserves Desk. If they need any help using the machines they can talk to the staff at the Learning Commons and Technical Support Desk. If they need help with research or requesting Microforms they can go to the Reference and Research Assistance Desk.

If you have any questions about this please let me know!

Welcome Back!!!

2011-09-02T07:55:00.000-04:00

Welcome back for Fall 2011!!!
I hope that everyone had a fun and relaxing summer break!

****Info Desk Rules!****

1. Look up often and smile! If your head is down and you are too busy with your own work, patrons may not feel comfortable interrupting you. Getting to do homework and look at things online is a privilege. If you can't look up often because you are too engrossed in activities on the computer you will not be allowed to do them. Remember your number one job is to help people! Also ask patrons if they need help, if you see someone wandering around looking lost ask them if they need help.

2. KEEP CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS SHORT - I understand that you will frequently come across friends coming in to the Library. I do not mind you talking for a minute or two but you must keep friends moving. Your number one job is to help patrons and patrons have no idea that the person you are talking to is your friend. ABSOLUTELY NO FRIENDS ARE TO EVER COME BEHIND THE DESK!

3. READ THIS BLOG FIRST THING EVERY SHIFT - I can not stress this enough! It is your responsibility to know of any changes or events that are happening. You must read it from the last time you read it. This MUST be done before Facebook, email, homework, you get the idea.

4. Email. For this job you need to check your email. Usually if I send an email I need to hear back soon so please get back to me A.S.A.P.

5. Swiping. Once you are relieved from your shift you must swipe out. Sometimes I will see that people overlap for 15 minutes. This should almost never happen unless work related. If you want to say a few words to your fellow coworker that is fine but you must swipe out first.

6. Laptops, Headphones, and Cellphones are not allowed at the desk. These devices should be shut off and put away, end of story. This includes text messaging!

7. The Info Desk PC. You should never download or save anything to this PC. If you need to temporarily save a document that is fine but then delete it before you leave for your shift. I will remove anything I find on the PC that does not belong there. Also do not alter or save your own personal information on any of the web browsers!

8. Do not be late! If you are going to be more than 5 minutes late or out sick please call or text my cell phone. I will email you all this number. If you are working weekend hours you will want to call the Building Operations Desk at 413-577-0840. Do NOT call my cell phone for the weekend shifts.

9. Do not use the Information Desk phone for personal calls unless you get permission from me.

10. If you get a question that you can not answer please record it in the Information Desk Manual. I will then take the questions and answer them for you. Check the blog for answers to your questions. READ ALL questions and answers so you are prepared if you ever get the same question someone else did. Never guess when answering a question!!! Please refer the patron to a desk you think may know and then write the question down in the book so that you will know the answer for the next time. You can also try calling me at my work phone and I may know the answer.

11. No Food! You are not allowed to eat at the Information Desk. You can have beverages if they have a cover or twist top.

12. Make sure you sign in and out for every shift in the "Info Desk Book."

13. Do not hold anything for anyone at the desk*. People sometimes ask that you hold something for them or for a friend who will come by and pick it up. You don't want to be responsible for some one's stuff. They could say that there was something valuable in it when they left it with you. You could also leave and forget to tell the person that relieves you who may think it is something to throw away. Protect yourself and say no! Always let them know that there are lockers that they can store there stuff away on the 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 10th Floors. They get the key from Reserves on the 3rd Floor with a valid UCard.

*The only exception to this rule is is they say they work here or if they are dropping something off for someone who works here. If something gets dropped off at the desk call me or send me an email and I will take care of it.

Note: Don't forget that there are staff coming in and leaving often through the entrance. They do take note of the Information Desk staff and notify me when they see something they feel is inappropriate behavior.

****Things you need to know!****

I changed the password for the Info Desk PC. Please make sure that I show you where it is kept even if you are not an opener just in case you ever need to log back in.

Don't forget to check out all of the tours on the Training/Manual Blog as a refresher! You are responsible for knowing what is there!

If you have any questions about any of this information please let me know! And lets have another great semester!

PLEASE START READING HERE FOR FALL 2011!

2011-09-02T07:00:00.004-04:00

New Student Fall Orientation

2011-08-29T16:55:00.001-04:00

Thursday, September 1st, is move in day for Freshman! Expect a lot of question starting on the 1st.

The University's New Student Program has planned a comprehensive program to welcome new students to campus. This program starts September 1st and runs through September 4th. It includes a New Student Convocation, opportunity for declared majors to meet with Deans, Common Read discussion groups, sessions to help ease the transition to college, and other activities.

Two of the planned activities will take place in the Du Bois Library. They are:

Saturday, September 3rd, 10am - 11am, "Digging for Gold in Spire", in the Calipari Room
Sunday, September 4th, 7:30pm - 10pm, "Get your Game On", in the Learning Commons

Click HERE for a website with a schedule of events

Click HERE for a list of Resource and Information Sessions

Click HERE for the Student's schedule for Commonwealth Honors College

New Students will receive distinctive t-shirts on arrival. The t-shirt color indicates whether they are a declared major or undeclared as follows:

Orange - Engineering
Ivory - Humanities and Fine Arts
Maroon - ISOM
Yellow - Natural Sciences
Purple - Nursing
Navy Blue - Public Health and Health Sciences
Green - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Royal Blue - Stockbridge School of Agriculture
Gray - Undeclared

We have New Scanners!!!

2011-08-23T10:30:00.000-04:00

Events for the Month of August

2011-07-29T16:42:00.002-04:00

Name of Event: China Institute
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: August 16th, 2pm-4:30pm

Name of Event: Summer Feast
Location: Between Stairwells, LC
Date and Time: August 17th, noon-1:30pm

Name of Event: August Faculty Writing Retreat
Location: 26th Floor
Date and Time: August 25th, 9am-5pm

Name of Event: Lilly Fellows Retreat
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: Monday 8/29 and Tuesday 8/30, 9am-3pm

Name of Event: TBL Kick-Off Event
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: August 31st, 8am-4pm

Public Copiers and Printers

2011-07-26T10:01:00.004-04:00

The public print services provided by thelibrary will be down for some time today while our support people (MDS) upgrade the pay for print software. We expect to start about 9 am. We will post when things are finished. This will also take down the public copiers as we replace the current copiers with different ones.

Du Bois Center moved to Room 2202

2011-07-20T11:42:00.002-04:00

Media Department

2011-07-01T13:05:00.000-04:00

The Media Department on the 3rd Floor houses:

Media (CDs, DVDs, Videos, etc)
Media Viewing Equipment
Music Monuments and Werfel Collection

Microforms Recap and Review

2011-07-01T12:57:00.000-04:00

Microforms are stored in the basement of the Library. If someone wants to view one of our microforms they need to request it in the catalog. Or they can find the form HERE. It will show up on the page that lists the call number and availability. Once it has been requested staff will retrieve the microforms. You can find the schedule HERE. When the patron gets an email that their microform is ready they can pick it up at the Circ/Reserves Desk in the Learning Commons. They can view, save, and print using the machines found in the Microforms Room located left of the FAX24 machine downstairs.

If patrons need help with Research questions send them to the Reference and Research Assistance Desk.

If patrons need help with technical issues and dealing with the microform machines send them to the Learning Commons and Technical Support Desk.

How many bricks are in the Library?

2011-07-01T12:26:00.000-04:00

There are 2.5 million bricks used in the Library!

Events for the Month of July

2011-06-27T12:52:00.004-04:00

Name of Event: Stewardship Retreat
Location: Room 1302
Date and Time: July 1st, 9am-5pm

Name of Event: Placement Test Reading
Location: Room July 12th Room 1367, all other dates Room 1320
Date and Time: July 1st, July 11th, July 12th, July 13th, July 14th, 9am-4pm

Name of Event: 2nd Annual LC Staff Retreat
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: July 1st, 9am-2pm

Name of Event: Directors of Development Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: July 8th, 9am-10:30am

Name of Event: Digital Strategies Joint Meeting
Location: 4th Floor Conference Room
Date and Time: July 20th, noon-2pm

Name of Event: Candidate Interview for open Librarian Position
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: July 21st, 10:15am-11am

Name of Event: Workshop: Preparing and Mounting Materials for Exhibition
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: July 28th, 9am-3:30pm

Name of Event: 4-H Summer of Science Camp
Location: Room 1320
Date and Time: July 28th, 1pm-2:30pm

Where do I recycle _______ ?

2011-06-15T09:42:00.001-04:00

At the Office of Waste Management I have found a list of items that the campus recycles and where to send them. Click HERE for more details.

WRTF = Waste Transfer and Recovery Facility
OWM = Office of Waste Management

If people want to leave batteries at the desk with us I will take care of them.

Heavy Duty Stapler

2011-06-13T10:42:00.000-04:00

At the Learning Commons and Technical Support Desk they have a heavy duty stapler that can handle larger amounts of paper than our stapler.

The Berkshire Conference on the History of Women

2011-06-07T10:05:00.002-04:00

The conference will be taking place June 9th through the 12th. Many activities will be taking place at UMass/Amherst but other events will be taking place in the area and at the other colleges. I will keep a print out at the desk of the events taking place to quickly help lost patrons.

Click HERE for more information! It includes a program and a link to get to additions, corrections, and changes.

All Reserves are now 3 hour loans.

2011-06-06T11:25:00.000-04:00

Starting on June 10th, 2011 all Reserves will be 3 hour loans. Most Reserves are allowed out of the building, there are a few exceptions. Also you may renew as long as no one else is waiting. All renews must be done at the Circ/Reserves Desk in the LL.

Can non student/non staff use the "Request Item" function from the other 4-Colleges?

2011-06-03T11:39:00.001-04:00

No, only UMass affiliated people (student, staff, faculty) can use the "Request Item" function.

But below lists the other 4-Colleges and if they allow area residents to get a card and check out materials from their collection.

Amherst College - Some Area Residents can get a borrowers card and check out materials. They would need to go to Amherst to get a card and to borrow materials. Click HERE for more details.

Hampshire College - They also have a Visitor Policy where area residents can get a card and borrow materials. They would need to go to Hampshire to get a card and to borrow materials. Click HERE for more details.

Mount Holyoke College - South Hadley Residents 18+ can get a card at Mount Holyoke College Library. They would need to go to Mount Holyoke to get a card and to borrow materials. Click HERE for more details.

Smith College - Residents of Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin Counties over 18+ years of age can purchase a limited borrowing privledges card for $30 a year. They would need to go to Smith to get a card and to borrow materials. Click HERE for more details.

Is there any place in the library to have papers bound? Like a thesis paper?

2011-06-03T10:29:00.003-04:00

The Library does not bind anything for patrons.

If someone wants something bound with a plastic binding they can go here:

Campus Design and Copy
403 Student Union
413-545-2271
For more info click HERE!

or

Print Services
151 Whitmore
413-577-9500
For more info click HERE!

If someone is interested in having something bound like a book they can contact:

Acme Bookbinding
P.O. Box 290699
100 Cambridge Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(800) 242-1821
Email: info@acmebook.com
Website: http://www.acmebook.com/

If they are interested in getting a copy of their own Theses or Dissertation bound they can order a bound copy through "ProQuest Dissertations and Theses". This can be found by going to the "Databases" page and clicking on the "P" where it says, "Database name begins with:" This will only work if their Theses or Dissertation is from 1997 to the present. If they just graduated there may be a bit of time before a copy is available for purchase.

Can staff members use their "copy code" on our copiers/printers?

2011-06-03T10:23:00.001-04:00

No. Our copiers and printers only take UCard.

MetLife Insurance Representative

2011-06-03T10:17:00.002-04:00

If a campus affiliated person asks about where the MetLife Insurance Representative is located on campus they are located at Arnold House, Room 7. Phone number is 413-545-9465.

New Student Orientation Summer 2011

2011-06-02T12:13:00.002-04:00

New Students Orientation will start on Friday, June 3rd, at 9:45am. NSO Advising will take place in the LC throughout June and part of July. Please refer any students to the south end of the LC or to the LC Desk for further directions.

If you have any questions just let me know!

Events for the Month of June

2011-06-02T12:04:00.003-04:00

Name of Event: Campus Master Plan Committee
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: June 9th, 3:30pm-5:30pm

Name of Event: Exhibit Reception for "2nd Wave in the Valley: Reflections of the Valley Women's History Collaborative Collections
Location: Exhibit Cases on the Lower Level
Date and Time: June 10th, noon-2pm

Name of Event: Berkshire Conference on History
Location: June 9th in Room 1320, June 10th and 11th in Room 2601
Date and Time: June 9th through the 11th, 9am-5pm

Name of Event: Placement Test Reading
Location: June 27, 29, and 30th Room 1320, June 28th Room 1367
Date and Time: June 27th through the 30th, 9am-4pm

Name of Event: Susan's Retirement Party
Location: Courtyard if nice, 4th Floor if the weather is bad
Date and Time: June 30th, 2pm-3:30pm

Events for May 16th through the 31st

2011-05-16T09:37:00.004-04:00

Name of Event: UConn Data Visit
Location: SEL 3rd Floor Conference Room
Date and Time: May 17th, noon-3pm

Name of Event: NISO Webinars
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: May 18th, 12:30pm-3pm

Name of Event: Five College Japanese Language Teachers Workshop
Location: Room 2268
Date and Time: May 19th, noon-4:30pm

Name of Event: 10th Annual Summer Symposium on Writing and the Teaching of Writing
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: May 23rd through May 27th, 9am-2pm every day

Name of Event: Summer Online Writing Fellowship Kickoff
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: May 31st, 9am-2pm

Personal Response System Clickers

2011-05-09T10:04:00.003-04:00

Some students were given PRSs this semester to try out. They were told to return these to the Library and to get a receipt. This information is wrong. They need to return the clickers to the Lederle Lowrise in Room A209.

Events for May 9th through the 1st

2011-05-09T09:24:00.002-04:00

Name of Event: Teaching Commons Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: May 10th, 11am-noon

Name of Event: NISO Webinars
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: May 11th, 12:30pm-3pm

Name of Event: OEI Coypright Seminar
Location: Room 2601
Date and Time: May 12th, 2pm-3pm

Learning Resource Center

2011-05-04T11:53:00.003-04:00

The Learning Resource Center is closed today, May 4th. The tutoring will only be available Thursday, May 5th through Thursday, May 12th by appointment only. And also only from 9am-4:30pm, M-F. Contact LRC at 413-545-5334 to make an appointment.

W.E.B. Du Bois General Information Desk

Presidents' Day Closings

Is it possible for a UMass student to access e-books from other UMass schools (like Lowell)?

Lockers UPDATE!

Events for the week of February 13th through the 19th

Presidents' Day

Sarah Hutton to...

Info Desk Blog Remodel

ACO Binder at Info Desk

Closing Time

Events for the week of February 6th through the 12th

How much is someone charged for a late book?

Tax Help!

Welcome Sapna!

Events for the week of January 30th through February 5th

Boston Globe Reporter Visit

Welcome Back!

Events for the week of January 23rd through the 29th

Thesis

Dissertations

What number do we call to report stolen items?

Events for the week of January 9th through the 15th

Diversity Matters

Happy Birthday Katie!

Happy Birthday Lucy!

Events for the week of December 12th through the 18th

New Book Shelf

Happy Birthday Mandip!

Carol Will to meet...

Advisng Link and IPO in the Learning Commons

Events for the week of December 5th through the 11th

Events for the week of November 28th through December 4th

You make me Proud!

Copier Refund Information

People coming to meet...

Events for the week of November 21st through the 27th

Events for the week of November 14th through the 20th

Is a patron looking for a UPS Drop Box?

Reading Days and Finals Week Update!

Events for the week of December 7th through the 13th

Reading Days and Finals Week

OIT Schedule Reminder

Veterans' Day

Events for the week of October 31st through November the 6th

Carol Will to meet...

More $$$$$

Media and Music Monuments (3rd Floor) open for Browsing, October 26th

Events for the week of October 24th through the 30th

Suit Warning!

Bound Periodicals Borrowing Information

Info Desk Blog has a new look!

Events for the week of October 17th through the 23rd

1,000 CRANES FOR BREAST CANCER

Events for the week of October 10th through the 16th

Events for the week of October 3rd through the 9th

How to View your Paystubs!

Columbus Day!

Suit Alert!!!

Events for September 26th through October 2nd

Media Department Update

Events for September 19th through the 25th

Off Campus Life at UMass Amherst

Elevator UPDATE!

Events for the week of September 12th through the 18th

Daily Hampshire Gazette

****New Changes****

Daily Planners for Commuter Students UPDATE

Events for September 4th through the 11th

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Welcome Back!!!

PLEASE START READING HERE FOR FALL 2011!

New Student Fall Orientation

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