What the cell?

As convenient as they may be, not everybody needs to take part in your cell phone conversation. So the next time that oh-so-clever ringtone goes off, you can either join the smokers on the front porch, or sit in the foyer if its raining.

Two most frequent questions

Well, aside from "Can I use this stapler?"

While in your eDisk account, be aware of where you are saving files. The default location is the local computer Microsoft Office folder. If you save to this folder, your files will ONLY exist at that one machine. Always save to Desktop. This is your eDisk desktop, which will follow you to any eDisk logon.

In order to use wireless, you will first need to find a good wireless zone (at least 3 bars on a Mac), then you will need to authenticate. VPN (virtual privacy network) is used to authenticate. The most recent VPN software can be found at http://software.fandm.edu. If you are unsure how to install and use VPN, there are a few helpful tutorials found here.

For further assistance, either see a Librarian at the Ask Me desk or visit Computing.

6 beautiful words

I - Can - Help - Someone - Down - Here

Jazzman's added a second register! This means I can get my caffeine quicker.

(predicted Library segue)

Covered drinks are allowed in the Library, but no food. We try valiantly to keep out the bugs. And, if you do spill, please tell someone. We won't yell at you, honest. The sooner we can clean up, the less damage there might be.

Random library tips

A few tips come to mind with the start of a new term...

- ignore GoPrint jobs you don't want, they will dissappear in 2 hours
- go to Ask Me desk if you want to check on your GoPrint allowance
- always save to Desktop (eDisk), NOT to Microsoft Office on the local computer
- frequently SAVE your files, machines can and do crash!
- you must athenticate in order to use wireless network, use current VPN version 4.7
- Shadek classroom is OPEN for general use when not reserved for class
- always logout of eDisk session (2-step process) when done using a public machine, a machine left logged in is vulnerable to abuse - trashed files, printing to your account...

Feel free to comment with more tips OR if you have suffered from crashes. You might save that ONE person with your story!

Welcome back!

And if you're new to F&M, welcome! Its been another busy summer at the Library - new website, new print-management system. Lots of shifting and weeding, and many additions to print and online resources. As always, Library staff are ready, willing and able to answer any of your research questions. Stop by the Ask Me desk and say hi, or submit an Ask Andy question and we'll get back to you ASAP!