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Updated: New FAQ about the Printing Quota

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Starting in 2010, the campus Information Technology has instituted a new print quota of 1200 pages per semester for all student printing from on-campus computer labs, including those in the University Libraries.  Please see below for more information on this policy.  The Libraries have prepared a new LibGuide, Going Green @ the Libraries, to help you find ways of printing less while doing your library research.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Printing Quota

Why is this being instituted?

This is being instituted to reduce the amount of wasteful printing which will have a positive impact on the environment as well as save the University money in printing costs.

Who does this affect?

This affects all students printing in labs in which the printers are being managed by this software. There are signs in each lab that is using this system.

How does the quota printing work?

Students start off with a quota for 1,200 pages per semester.  For each page you print, this will take a page off of your total.  There is software loaded on lab computers that will pop up when you print letting you know how big the print job is as well as how many pages you have left with their quota.  You can then choose to cancel the job or accept it.

What if I made a mistake printing?

You will need to contact the College Computing Offices of the college you are enrolled in to discuss a resolution for the mistake.

What if a printer jams while printing and I have to print it again?

You will need to contact the College Technology Director of the college you are enrolled in to discuss a resolution for the paper jam.   (See below)

If I make a double-sided print, does that count as one print or two?

A double-sided print will count as two pages.

How can I print a PowerPoint presentation in handout view (and make fewer prints)?

When you print slides, there is an option near the bottom of the print dialog box to print the slides in handout view.  Selecting 6 slides per page will result in the fewest printouts.

Who should I talk to if I have questions or concerns?

College Computing Offices of the college you are enrolled in.  (See below)

If I use up my quota, whom should I contact?

College Computing Offices of the college you are enrolled in.  (See below)

College Computing Offices Contact Information

http://www.utoledo.edu/it/ – on the right hand side are links to the different colleges and their contact information.

For all other inquiries, students can contact the IT Help Desk at:

Saving Lists in the Library Catalog

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Sometimes when you’re working on research or just looking for a good book to read, you’ll find yourself wanting to create a list of interesting books while you’re browsing or searching the library catalog.   The catalog has two tools to help you with this:

The first is the ‘Save Records’ or ‘Save Marked Records’ button.  You can think of this as your ‘shopping cart’ at an online store.  When you are looking at an individual item, you can hit Save Record to put in into a temporary list; or, if you are looking at a list of items, click on the checkbox to the right and Save Marked Record (or Save all on Page).  To see the items you’ve marked this session,  click on the View Saved button with the shopping cart icon.  You can e-mail, print, or save these records in a variety of formats.

The other way to save items of interest is more like a Wishlist or Folder function… you can save lists of items to your own individual account so that you can come back to them at any time.  When you check the box next to a item in a list, you’ll have the option to Save to My Lists.  If you’re not logged in to your account, you will be prompted to log in at this point.  You can then either select an existing list to save the item to, or create a new list.  You can have multiple lists to manage different projects.  To see all of your lists, log in to your Library Record and click on the My Lists button at the right.  You can then see click on any item in the list to see details, export the entire list, or remove individual items.

We hope these tools will help you use our catalog better to find and remember good resources for your work or in creating wishlists for books you’d like to read.

Let us know if you have any questions about this function or any other function of our catalog.  You can reach us using any of the contact methods on the Ask a Librarian page.

New Print Quota / Going Green @ the Library

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Starting in 2010, the campus Information Technology has instituted a new print quota of 1200 pages per semester for all student printing from on-campus computer labs, including those in the University Libraries.  Please see below for more information on this policy.  The Libraries have prepared a new LibGuide, Going Green @ the Libraries, to help you find ways of printing less while doing your library research.

Why is this being instituted?

This is being instituted to reduce the amount of wasteful printing which will have a positive impact on the environment as well as save the University money in printing costs.

Who does this affect?

This affects all students printing in labs in which the printers are being managed by this software. There are signs in each lab that is using this system.

How does the quota printing work?

Students start off with a quota for 1,200 pages per semester.  For each page they print, this will take a page off of their total.  There is software loaded on lab computers that will pop up when they print letting them know how big the print job is as well as how many pages they have left with their quota.  They can then choose to cancel the job or accept it.

What if a user made a mistake printing?

The student will need to contact the College Computing Offices of the college they are enrolled in to discuss a resolution for the mistake.

What if a printer jams while printing and the student has to print it again?

The student will need to contact the College Technology Director of the college they are enrolled in to discuss a resolution for the paper jam.

If a user makes a double-sided print, does that count as one print or two?

A double-sided print will count as two pages.

How can a user print a PowerPoint presentation in handout view (and make fewer prints)?

When a user prints slides, there is an option near the bottom of the print dialog box to print the slides in handout view.  Selecting 6 slides per page will result in the fewest printouts.

To whom should we refer users if they have questions or concerns?

College Computing Offices of the college they are enrolled in.

If a user uses up his or her quota, whom should they contact?

College Computing Offices of the college they are enrolled in.

College Computing Offices Contact Information

http://www.utoledo.edu/it/ – on the right hand side are links to the different colleges and their contact information.

    Food for Fines

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    Now through the end of December, you can pay for your fines with donated, non-perishable food items.  For each item you bring in to our Circulation Desk, you can reduce your fine by $1, up to $10 (ten items).  All collected food will be donated to a local food bank.

    Two Career Resources on Trial during December

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    The University Libraries currently have trial access to two databases that could help you land a job or provide career guidance.  Please try out these databases and let us know what you think.  Send your comments to lucy.duhon@utoledo.edu.

    Career Transitions

    This resource provides an individualized career path self-assessment tool, a career and industry outlook locator, a resume advisor, job-landing advice, and a customizable search engine to locate actual job listings.

    Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center

    This database includes job and industry profiles, advice on job-hunting and workplace skills, and career and industry resources. Special features include college profiles, financial aid directories, and hundreds of videos on career and industry, as well as a career news, and an expert advice column. Get advice on such things as applying for a job, preparing for an interview, and etiquette in the workplace.

    Morgan & Claypool’s Synthesis Digital Library Trial

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    The University of Toledo Libraries have arranged for free trial access to Morgan & Claypool’s Synthesis Digital Library of Engineering and Computer Science.   These cutting edge and authoritative electrical engineering and computer science resources are essentially specially-commissioned e-books on specific topics.  The range of content level is intended to be fairly broad, from state-of-the-art research overviews, such as Transactional Memory to presentations appropriate for undergraduates or professionals seeking a review, such as Pragmatic Circuits: DC and Time Domain.  Furthermore, there are biomedical collections and life sciences collections.

    During this trial period you are free to view, print and download whatever you would like without restriction.  User IDs and passwords are NOT required, but the trial must be access through an on-campus computer.   The trial period begins today and runs through December 15.   See http://www.morganclaypool.com/ for more information.

    Please contact Lucy Duhon lucy.duhon@utoledo.edu with your feedback.

    APA Manual 6th Ed. contains errors

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    The first printing of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed. (2010) contained several errors in the text.  (Click for a PDF copy of the errors.)  The APA is offering purchasers of this printing to return/exchange their copy for a corrected second printing.  If you purchased a personal copy of this book when it came out, you may want to take advantage of this exchange. The University Libraries are in the process of returning our copies and hope to  soon have the corrected version on the shelves.   The library now has the corrected copies in our collections.

    New Trial: Publishing Opportunities Database, through 11/30/09

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    The Publishing Opportunities Database provides the most extensive listing of opportunities for professors, post-doctorates and other students interested in presenting and publishing their research papers.  Information from three distinct sources (highly cited journals, journal special issues and academic conferences) is combined and presented in a convenient, intuitive format.

    Each Publishing Opportunities Database record contains vital information about:

    - The publication or conference
    – The scope and topics on which manuscripts are sought
    – Applicable deadlines for abstracts, manuscripts and final papers
    – Manuscript formatting requirements
    – Submission information
    – Publication frequency
    – Contact information

    The database, which is updated twice each month, covers multidisciplinary subject areas.  It includes information on more than 14,000 highly cited journals, 2,000 special journal issues each year, and over 12,000 conference calls for papers annually.

    We have access to this trial through the end of this month.  Please email us with any comments on this resource as we evaluate it for possible purchase.

    Welloween Health Fair this Friday, 10/30!

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    Visit the University  Libraries table at the Welloween health fair to be held this Friday, 10/30, from 11am-2pm in the Student Rec Center on Main Campus.  At our table, you’ll learn about new health resources from the Libraries; the history of disease throughout classic literature; and current trends in healthcare and how to access articles and books on those topics.

    Welloween is a fun educational event, with numerous informational tables from a variety of campus departments and community organizations.  Not only will you be able to pick up fun freebies as you visit the different tables, but you can enter to win grand prizes.   We hope to see you there!

    Overview of the Electronic Submission Process for Theses & Dissertations – Main Campus

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    The College of Graduate Studies invites you to attend an Overview of the Electronic Submission Process for Theses and Dissertations for Main Campus programs.  This session will provide an overview of the electronic submission process for graduate theses and dissertations within the context of graduation requirements for the Graduate College Office on the Main Campus as well as a presentation of the submission steps for OhioLINK.   Additional sources of information will be identified to provide students with the tools necessary to complete the electronic submission process.

    The overview will be offered on the following dates, but you must register in advance as space is limited!

    • Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in Carlson Library Room 2000
    • Thursday, October 29th, 2009 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in Carlson Library Room 2000
    • Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (location to be announced)
    • Thursday, February 18th, 2010 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (location to be announced)