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Faculty & Staff: Act early to ensure Technology Purchases are in before the end of the Fiscal Year

Thu, Mar 23, at 4:32 pm

Items must arrive before July 1st to be charged to this year’s budget.

Windows 11 rolling out for new PCs starting in June

Thu, Mar 23, at 9:00 am

Starting in June 2023, new and replacement Windows computers for staff and faculty will be deployed with Windows 11.

Phish Report: Request to change banking info ahead of next payroll deadline

Mon, Mar 13, at 4:09 pm

Subject: "Exigent!" From: Kijua Sanders-McMurtry <jeer at runbox dot com>

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Phone System Maintenance at 10 PM on Wednesday March 15th

Fri, Mar 10, at 11:52 am

During the maintenance period, some services will be unavailable for 5-20 minutes. More details on the System Status page.

Know Our History: 100th Anniversary, Glascock Poetry Contest

Wed, Mar 1, at 8:14 pm

Learn more about this historic event!

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March 2023

Spring Break 2023: LITS Hours

Wed, Mar 1, at 8:10 pm

Check out when the library will be open during spring break.

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March 2023

Thesis Deposit Workshop

Wed, Mar 1, at 8:08 pm

Are you writing a thesis this year?

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March 2023

VR in the LCC

Wed, Mar 1, at 8:07 pm

Want to travel the world, virtually?

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March 2023

Check out leisure books and films

Wed, Mar 1, at 8:04 pm

Looking for ways to relax and unwind this spring break? Check out LITS's leisure collections!

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March 2023

Glascock Poetry Contest 2023

Wed, Mar 1, at 8:01 pm

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of MHC's Glascock Poetry Contest!

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March 2023

Phish Report: "PAYROLL PAYMENT AND GRANT SCHEDULE FOR FACULTY&STAFF.docx" shared with you "from" President Holley

Tue, Feb 28, at 4:29 pm

Subject: Document shared with you: "PAYROLL PAYMENT AND GRANT SCHEDULE FOR FACULTY&STAFF.docx" From: Ashley Kennedy (via Google Docs) <drive-shares-dm-noreply at google dot com>

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Phish Report: "SALARY INCREASE.pdf" shared with you "from" President Holley

Thu, Feb 23, at 11:04 am

Subject: Item shared with you: "SALARY INCREASE.pdf" From: Tony Burr (via Google Docs) <drive-shares-dm-noreply at google dot com>

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MHC office Macs can now upgrade to MacOS Ventura

Thu, Feb 23, at 9:28 am

MacOS Ventura is now available, but not yet required. This article includes instructions for upgrading to MacOS Ventura as well as instructions for updating your current operating system instead.

Phish Report: Document shared with you: "Academic Bonus.docx"

Tue, Feb 14, at 3:54 pm

From: Diane Esterline (via Google Docs) <drive-shares-dm-noreply at google dot com>

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Know Our History: Valentine's Day

Tue, Feb 14, at 10:34 am

Learn about MHC's connection to the custom of Valentine's Day cards

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Feb 2023

Access Adobe Software

Tue, Feb 14, at 10:27 am

Adobe software is available in campus computer labs

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Feb 2023

Get Academic Software

Tue, Feb 14, at 10:24 am

Request software for your personal computer

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Feb 2023

Gadgets-to-go

Tue, Feb 14, at 10:13 am

Check out laptops, chargers, headphones, and more!

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Feb 2023

Looking for textbooks?

Tue, Feb 14, at 10:08 am

If your readings are listed as required in my.mtholyoke, LITS has a copy!

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Feb 2023

Get Research Help!

Tue, Feb 14, at 10:00 am

Schedule a meeting with a librarian for research help

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Phish Report: "IT SECURITY ALERT" shared with you "from" President Holley

Tue, Feb 14, at 9:13 am

Subject: Document shared with you "IT SECURITY ALERTs[REQUEST SYSTEM ACCESS]SIGN IN WITH YOUR WORK OR SCHOOL ACCOUNT TO VIEW FILE.." From: Tony Burr (via Google Docs) <drive-shares-dm-noreply at google dot com>

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February is Black History Month

Mon, Feb 13, at 2:36 pm

Explore the Black Novels book display in the library Atrium!

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Feb 2023

Help Choose Next LITS Help Desk Software

Tue, Feb 7, at 10:07 am

LITS is in the process of choosing new software that will help us support you even better - and we want your input! Register by 2/23 for presentations on 2/28, 3/1, and 3/3.

Library System Software Update 1/22

Fri, Jan 20, at 1:59 pm

LITS' library services platform will undergo a software update overnight on Sunday 1/22.

Get support transitioning from AMBR to MHCDrive

Wed, Jan 18, at 3:37 pm

The AMBR file server will be retired on June 30, 2023. If your department uses AMBR, please be in touch to get support with the transition.

Faculty Start of Semester Guide

Fri, Jan 13, at 10:32 am

Find essential steps to take ahead of the semester to be sure you have all the technology, library materials, and support you’ll need from LITS.

Disregard Zoom Marketplace Email Regarding Libcal Integration

Fri, Dec 16, at 1:43 pm

This email was generated in error. If you received it, please disregard.

Jorge’s Cybersecurity Tips: Safely dispose of mobile devices

Mon, Dec 12, at 10:02 am

Wipe personal data before donating or giving away an old device!

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Frances Perk to close Friday, Dec 16

Mon, Dec 12, at 7:35 am

Grab that last cup of coffee while you're studying!

Know Our History: the first winter term (J-term)

Mon, Dec 5, at 1:19 pm

Learn more about what students did during the month of January.

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Dec 22/Jan 23

More Leisure Books Available

Mon, Dec 5, at 1:18 pm

Looking for a good book between semesters?

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Dec 22/Jan 23

LITS is Open 24/7 during Exam Days

Mon, Dec 5, at 1:16 pm

LITS will be open 24/7 during Reading Days and Finals so you can come and go as you please!

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Dec 22/Jan 23

Shorter Days? Happy Lights!

Mon, Dec 5, at 1:14 pm

It may be dark outside, but LITS has you covered!

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Dec 22/Jan 23

LITS Winter Break Hours

Mon, Dec 5, at 1:01 pm

Find out when the LITS complex will be open this winter.

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Dec 22/Jan 23

VR Course Offering

Mon, Dec 5, at 12:58 pm

Are you interested in VR and on campus this January?

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Dec 22/Jan 23

Access to Fall '22 Moodle Course Sites Ends 1/27

Mon, Dec 5, at 12:56 pm

Be sure to download your course site readings!

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Dec 22/Jan 23

Banned Books on Film

Fri, Dec 2, at 3:00 pm

Join us for a screening of PERSEPOLIS. Friday, 12/2, 3 - 4:45 PM

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Nov 2022

Phish Report: Item shared with you: "Faculty Evaluation.docx"

Sat, Nov 19, at 2:22 pm

From: Will Johnson (via Google Drive) <drive-shares-dm-noreply at google dot com

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Jorge’s CyberSecurity Tips: Look out for These Emotional Manipulation Tricks

Tue, Nov 15, at 9:44 am

Insight into common emotional responses cyber attackers exploit to trick us into giving up personal information.

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Results of Fall 2022 Phishing Exercise

Tue, Nov 8, at 4:07 pm

Fewer clicks! Improved community vigilance against phishing!

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(Online) Safety First

Wed, Nov 2, at 10:30 am

Cybersecurity awareness month is over, but the need to stay safe online is forever! Check out the (fully revamped) security and privacy section of the LITS website for information, tips, and more.

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Workshop for Thesis Students

Wed, Nov 2, at 10:24 am

Working on a thesis? Join LITS librarians to learn about tools that will help you! Thursday 11/17, 5-6pm

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November Break Hours

Wed, Nov 2, at 10:22 am

The LITS complex will be open on a reduced schedule during the November Break.

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Nov 2022

2nd Annual Animation-A-Thon

Wed, Nov 2, at 9:24 am

Join LITS for this event! Friday, 12/2, 2 - 4:30 PM

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Nov 2022

Academic Integrity Tool

Wed, Nov 2, at 9:20 am

Learn more about academic integrity.

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Nov 2022

New Reminder Tool “Nudge” for macOS Updates

Mon, Oct 31, at 9:03 am

LITS is now using a tool called Nudge on MHC-owned Apple computers to support faculty and staff with macOS updates.

Webcams to help with hybrid classes and meetings

Tue, Oct 25, at 7:32 am

Installation of web cams will facilitate hybrid classes and meetings.

Phish Report: "Document shared with you: Announcement.docx"

Fri, Oct 21, at 11:03 am

From: drive-shares-dm-noreply at google.com

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MHC Archives Haunted History Tour!

Fri, Oct 21, at 10:50 am

Learn about the haunted history of MHC! Friday, October 28, 2022 - 7:30-8:30pm

Archives presents "Suds and Studies" exhibit

Fri, Oct 14, at 3:09 pm

Visit the Archives to see this student-curated exhibit by Sarah Lancaster '23. There will be a reception for the exhibit on Thursday, October 27th, 4:30-6pm.

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Phish Report: "SUPPORT"

Thu, Oct 13, at 12:30 pm

From: isabel.oliveira at elba.com.br

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2 “Shared with You” Phishing Emails sent to MHC Employees October 7th

Fri, Oct 7, at 12:24 pm

Many MHC employees are being targeted by phishing emails claiming to be file shares from President Tatum.

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Know Our History: Friends & Family Weekend from 1995

Tue, Oct 4, at 9:36 am

Read more about the history of Friends & Family Weekend!

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Fall Break Hours

Tue, Oct 4, at 8:35 am

The LITS complex will be open during fall break on a reduced schedule.

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Friends & Family Open House @ the LCC

Tue, Oct 4, at 8:33 am

Visit the LCC on Saturday, Oct. 22

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Oct 2022

Get your feet wet!

Tue, Oct 4, at 8:31 am

Build your tech skills and try something new!

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Oct 2022

LinkedIn Learning

Tue, Oct 4, at 8:28 am

Start off your year with LinkedIn Learning.

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Oct 2022

Explore VR this fall!

Tue, Oct 4, at 8:27 am

Explore virtual reality at VR open hours this fall!

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Oct 2022

Phish Report: "Email update for [username]"

Wed, Sep 28, at 1:13 pm

"From": support at mtholyoke.edu

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CyberSecurity Awareness Month 2022

Tue, Sep 27, at 9:46 am

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month at Mount Holyoke College.

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Phish Report: "Product Details Of Your GEEK SQUAD Subscription In process"

Thu, Sep 22, at 4:45 pm

From: anitathomas7653 at gmail.com

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Library system notices now have a new email address

Tue, Sep 20, at 9:48 am

The sending address for library notices, such as due date reminders, has changed to noreply@libraries.fivecolleges.edu.

Seniors, choose your carrel!

Fri, Sep 16, at 1:40 pm

The annual tradition for seniors is coming Sept 25.

Know Our History: Great-Grandmother's Advice from 1922!

Wed, Sep 14, at 9:02 am

Check out this month's throwback from the Archives!

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MH reads banned books

Wed, Sep 14, at 7:50 am

Check out this year's title in the atrium, Sept 18-24.

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Sept 2022

New subscription to the New York Times

Wed, Sep 14, at 7:44 am

You can now create and account for the New York Times using your MHC account.

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Sept 2022

Student Textbook & Course Materials Survey

Wed, Sep 14, at 7:39 am

Take this anonymous survey to contribute to the movement towards affordable, high-quality course materials! Accepting responses until 9/28.

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TLI talk this Friday: Dismantling deficit thinking

Wed, Sep 7, at 10:31 am

Faculty are invited to join a conversation on dismantling deficit thinking.

Little World Libraries have popped up on campus

Tue, Aug 30, at 9:37 am

New communal libraries on campus invite MHC students, faculty, and staff to discover and share books written in a variety of languages.

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Improvements to MHC Password Management Effective August 2022

Wed, Aug 24, at 8:20 am

Now Live! A new process for managing your MHC Account password through tools in my.mtholyoke

Learn more about the student-centered vision for services and processes

Fri, Aug 19, at 11:23 am

Mount Holyoke is engaged in and committed to a multiyear project that will enhance its administrative data and technology environment to better provide key services to the community. Please visit the google site that holds information about the project, including its history, present status and a roadmap for what’s to come.

New form for requesting modified OneCard access

Wed, Aug 10, at 4:06 pm

Need to get students access to your lab or grant new access to one of your employees? Fill out this new form.

New Library System Updates!

Fri, Jul 29, at 1:25 pm

The Five College Libraries have migrated to FOLIO! Learn more about updates to your account management tools and our updated circulation policies.

Planned Internet Outage: Early morning Tuesday 7/19

Wed, Jul 13, at 3:24 pm

The Internet outage will be 5-15 minutes in the first half hour of a 5am-7am maintenance window. Updates will be posted to the System Status page linked from this news item.

Planned Power Outage: Kendade Machine Room 7/16 6-10am

Wed, Jul 13, at 8:47 am

We do not anticipate that people will experience any impact due to this outage. Any updates will be posted to the System Status Page linked from this news item.

Summer Migration to FOLIO

Thu, Jul 7, at 3:08 pm

Migration to our new library system complete as of July 7th!

Quick resources for new students

Fri, Jul 1, at 10:37 am

Have a library or technology need? LITS has you covered!

Changes to Google Chrome Profiles

Fri, Jun 10, at 3:30 pm

The newest version of Google Chrome separates personal and work data. Learn how this may affect you and your bookmarks!

LITS Closed Last Week of May

Fri, May 27, at 10:11 am

LITS will be closed from Monday, May 30th through Sunday, June 5th while the College is on Summer Break.

Changes to College VPN Access

Thu, May 26, at 4:25 pm

Haven't used the VPN since the spring? Complete these steps to continue accessing the MHC virtual private network.

Phone System Maintenance scheduled June 7

Thu, May 26, at 11:00 am

MHC phone services will experience a brief period of disruption during planned system maintenance on June 7th.

LITS hours reduced on May 24

Thu, May 19, at 7:54 am

The LITS complex and LITS services will close at 1pm on Tuesday, May 24 to allow its staff members to participate in the College's Event under the Tent celebration. Normal hours and services resume on Wednesday, May 25.

Changes to Adobe Creative Cloud access: Expanded license to expire in September

Fri, May 13, at 4:13 pm

Students should download or migrate any data stored in their MHC Adobe accounts before September 27th.

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Faculty and Staff Computer Operating System Upgrades

Tue, May 10, at 9:53 am

Make sure your Mac or PC is running a supported operating system by July 1st.

You’re Invited! Join the LITS Early Adopters Team

Fri, May 6, at 10:42 am

An easy and fun way for faculty and staff to help test software updates and improve the security of our campus infrastructure.

LITS open 24 hours during Reading/Exam days

Wed, May 4, at 7:29 am

Study for exams in your favorite LITS spot this week!

CyberSecurity Training is Available!

Thu, Apr 28, at 11:56 am

Faculty and staff received an invitation on 4/27 from litmos.com to start the training.

Jorge's CyberSecurity Tips: 2021-2022 Academic Year

Fri, Apr 8, at 10:30 am

A roundup of tips from all year.

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Share your feedback with LITS

Tue, Apr 5, at 4:36 pm

LITS is looking for your feedback regarding our different service points. Please take a few minutes to answer our short survey by May 2nd to see how we’re serving you and how we can improve. We encourage all students, staff, and faculty to answer the questions whether you have used each LITS service point or not.

LITS closed for BOOM! 2022

Fri, Mar 25, at 10:51 am

LITS will close for the BOOM! community day.

Transgender Day of Visibility book display in Library Atrium

Thu, Mar 24, at 9:49 am

LITS' Transgender Day of Visibility book display celebrates the work of transgender and non-binary writers, March 25-April 3.

99th Annual Glascock Intercollegiate Poetry Contest

Thu, Mar 24, at 9:30 am

Did you know that MHC is home to the oldest continuously running intercollegiate poetry competition in the United States?

Spring Break Hours

Tue, Mar 8, at 1:41 pm

Find out when LITS is open during Spring Break.

Closed February 25

Fri, Feb 25, at 8:26 am

LITS is closed today due to the snow storm.

February is Black History Month

Sun, Feb 20, at 11:52 am

Explore the Black Memoir book display in the Reading Room.

Zoom Changes as of March 1st

Wed, Feb 16, at 1:28 pm

Find out what the Zoom changes to Account Reports and Dashboards mean for you.

LITS invites faculty input on Mathematica version

Tue, Feb 15, at 12:28 pm

Mount Holyoke will renew its Mathematica license this spring and invites faculty input on the value and benefit of the renewal options. Feedback workshop on Tuesday, March 22, at 11 AM.

LITS Closed 2/4

Fri, Feb 4, at 6:05 am

LITS will be closed on Friday, 2/4

Media Services shifts to on-demand equipment checkout & 7 day loans

Thu, Jan 27, at 2:32 pm

No need to reserve equipment ahead of time, and keep it for a whole week!

Remote/Hybrid Work Guide Available

Fri, Jan 21, at 1:26 pm

Familiarize yourself with tips and tricks for working remotely.

Introducing DocuSeek!

Tue, Jan 18, at 3:01 pm

The DocuSeek Complete Collection is now available at MHC.

New Name for the Language Resource Center

Tue, Jan 18, at 9:54 am

Say hello to the Language & Culture Commons (LCC)!

Virtru now available to all MHC faculty and staff

Fri, Jan 14, at 1:44 pm

Send encrypted email without leaving your inbox!

Remote Teaching Support Sessions for Faculty

Fri, Jan 14, at 8:00 am

Get help adjusting to a remote start to the semester. Sessions scheduled from 9:30 to 11 AM on Friday 1/14 and Tuesday 1/18 on Zoom.

Staff notice: College is retiring personal web hosting services

Tue, Dec 7, at 8:39 am

Access to personal websites will be disabled on January 10, 2022.

Grab your last cup at the Perk Cafe before the end of Finals!

Fri, Dec 3, at 2:54 pm

The Perk will remain open under normal hours of operation until it closes on Friday, December 10th at 9 pm for the semester break. It will reopen on Monday, January 24th.

Access to Fall 2021 Moodle Course Sites Ends 1/28

Fri, Dec 3, at 11:21 am

Student access to Fall 2021 course sites in Moodle ends Friday, January 28.

Take a study break with Oculus Rift!

Fri, Dec 3, at 11:19 am

Monday, December 6th in Library 418 from 4pm-6pm.

Winter Break Hours

Fri, Dec 3, at 11:13 am

When is LITS open during Winter Break?

LITS is open 24/7 during Reading Days and Finals

Fri, Dec 3, at 11:10 am

Come by anytime between 12/7 and 12/13 to wrap up your semester!

November Break Hours

Wed, Nov 10, at 4:43 pm

Need to know LITS hours for the November break?

Student art exhibit in LITS!

Wed, Nov 10, at 3:41 pm

New art exhibit “Citing Memory: Reimagining Archives Through Art” featuring work from MHC and Five College students will be on display in LITS from November 19th to December 3rd.

How to add money to your OneCard

Fri, Nov 5, at 3:27 pm

Deposit cash or add money online. Once funds are in your MHCXpress account, you can use them for all kinds of on-campus purchases!

Now Open! The Frances Perk Cafe

Wed, Oct 27, at 2:56 pm

Grab a hot drink and snack in the Atrium between classes.

International Pronouns Day! Wednesday Oct. 20, 2021

Tue, Oct 19, at 10:57 am

Stop by a table in the Library Atrium from 1-3pm to make your own pronoun button and learn why pronouns are important.

100 Best YA books

Mon, Oct 18, at 10:42 am

Visit the Library Atrium this week to view TIME's 100 Best YA Books

Update to RIS User Support Structure

Thu, Oct 14, at 11:35 am

Changes to the Research & Instructional Support (RIS) model.

LITS Fine Exchange

Thu, Oct 14, at 8:07 am

Donate non-perishable food items in exchange for fine waivers!

On campus for break?

Sat, Oct 9, at 11:58 am

Borrow something fun from LITS!

Fall Break Hours

Fri, Oct 8, at 7:40 am

LITS has reduced hours during Fall Break.

Celebrate Banned Books Week with LITS, September 26 - October 2!

Mon, Sep 27, at 10:48 am

This year's Banned Book theme is "Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us." Visit the display in person or through the visual browse.

CyberSecurity Awareness Month 2021

Tue, Sep 21, at 10:37 am

Tips to help you #BeCyberSmart all year round!

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Pratt Library is now open!

Mon, Sep 20, at 11:00 am

Still exploring campus? The Pratt Music Library is open this week!

Browser bug disrupts ability to change course-wide Moodle settings

Fri, Sep 10, at 11:50 am

Instructors who need to edit course-wide Moodle settings should update their Chrome to the newest version.

Senior Library Carrel Choosing September 19th

Thu, Sep 9, at 2:24 pm

Attention, class of 2022! Library carrel sign-up will be from 9am-11am on Sunday September 19th in the Whiting Alcove (6th floor).

Planning for short term class absences: Tech tips from LITS

Thu, Sep 9, at 9:44 am

Tips and suggestions for faculty to plan for short term absences from class when you as a faculty member, or your students, must miss a limited number of class sessions.

Comcast Xfinity service changes

Tue, Aug 31, at 5:11 pm

Mount Holyoke College’s contract with Comcast xfinity for student use will expire August 31, 2021

All LITS study spaces open for fall 2021

Wed, Aug 25, at 8:44 am

Find your new favorite study spot with LITS!

Changes to individual and course webspace

Wed, Aug 25, at 8:43 am

Learn more about the changes coming to the College’s website and how it will impact individual and course sites.

New Set-Up on Computers in MHC Labs and Classrooms

Tue, Aug 24, at 11:39 am

Now you’ll need to log in with your MHC credentials to use public, lab, and classroom computers.

Moodle Maintenance Wednesday, August 11th

Fri, Aug 6, at 11:03 am

Moodle will be unavailable Wednesday, August 11th while the site undergoes planned maintenance.

Teaching this Fall? Share lab/classroom software requests with LITS

Fri, Jul 30, at 10:42 am

Please fill out the new lab software request form by Friday, August 13th so LITS can set up your labs and classrooms before the start of the semester.

Security Update to Google Drive Link Sharing

Thu, Jul 22, at 3:13 pm

Take action before 9/13 to ensure people can still access Google Drive files you own that are linked from websites or shared resources.

Technology Support Resources for Faculty/Staff Returning to Campus

Tue, Jul 20, at 3:36 pm

Technology support resources to help Mount Holyoke College's faculty and staff transition back to a fully residential Fall semester.

Start of semester information for faculty

Tue, Jul 20, at 5:17 am

Learn more about new LITS services, resources, processes, and deadlines to ensure a smooth launch to the semester.

New look when searching for library materials

Tue, Jul 6, at 5:17 pm

Newly installed software will change the look of library databases.

LITS Anti-Racism Statement

Mon, Jun 7, at 5:05 pm

LITS anti-racism statement available to read.

Malwarebytes software to be removed

Wed, May 19, at 2:16 pm

Malwarebytes software will be removed from Mount Holyoke-owned computers this summer.

Returning LITS Materials at the End of the Semester

Wed, May 5, at 10:18 am

LITS is accepting return of books, CDs, and DVDs via the exterior book box at the entrance to Williston Library. Students with equipment or a large number of books may bring their items to LITS during our open drop-off days on May 12-14 from 8:30-5 PM. This is available to residential students and commuter students who are enrolled in the campus testing program.

Study of Administrative Services and Systems: Drop-in Q&A Sessions

Sun, Apr 25, at 8:43 pm

Have a question about the campus-wide study on administrative services and systems?

Rise in ransomware threats

Thu, Apr 22, at 6:02 pm

A rise in Ransomware threats & what you can do.

Improving Administrative Systems

Tue, Apr 20, at 3:04 pm

Thank you to everyone who was able to join CampusWorks to discuss the future of administrative systems to support students. The recordings are now available for the Mount Holyoke community.

Library Research: Ask a Librarian Anything!

Tue, Apr 20, at 9:48 am

Are you a student still working on navigating the library this year? Join us Monday, April 26 11:30am - 12:00pm EST.

Thesis Deposit Workshop

Tue, Apr 20, at 9:45 am

Are you writing a thesis? Learn how to deposit your work into the Institutional Digital Archive on Thursday, April 22, from 5:30-6:30pm EST

Help Improve Administrative Systems Used to Support Students

Tue, Apr 6, at 11:34 am

Please join us to help shape the future of services and systems at MHC!

LRC Recipe Exchange Website

Fri, Apr 2, at 11:06 am

The Language Resource Center (LRC) collected recipes from faculty, students, and staff to learn more about the MHC community's favorite dishes and traditions. They are now compiled on a website for anyone to browse and cook.

Getting books and ebooks during a pandemic

Mon, Mar 29, at 3:09 pm

Students, join Research Services Librarians on Wednesday 3/31 from 11:30 AM - 12 PM to learn about accessing books on campus and remotely.

MHC Phone System - Scheduled Maintenance

Thu, Mar 25, at 8:35 pm

MHC phone system will undergo maintenance Friday 3/26/2021 from 7-10 PM.

Transgender Day of Visibility Virtual Display

Wed, Mar 24, at 10:50 am

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by visiting this virtual display!

Zoom Reminders

Mon, Mar 22, at 12:37 pm

Resources to help you use Zoom.

LITS Closed March 23rd

Fri, Mar 19, at 5:27 pm

LITS will be closed on March 23rd for Boom!

NEW! Reading Room available beginning March 18!

Wed, Mar 17, at 9:53 am

LITS provides open study spaces for residential students. Students may make up to 3 reservations per day, and the Reading Room is now available!

Moodle Forums Faculty Workshop 3/17 4-5 pm EST

Thu, Mar 11, at 11:39 am

Join the Digital Pedagogy team for a deep dive into best practices with the Moodle forums tool.

Moodle Upgrade Complete

Thu, Mar 11, at 11:36 am

Monday's Moodle upgrade was successfully completed.

Single sign-on (SSO) for multiple MHC systems

Thu, Mar 11, at 7:11 am

Single sign-on (SSO) begins March 16th for multiple MHC systems

Gradescope workshops for faculty 3/2 and 3/4

Mon, Mar 1, at 2:33 pm

Interested faculty, please consider joining us for this training opportunity!

Delayed opening, February 2

Mon, Feb 1, at 3:56 pm

Change to LITS services, February 2.

Zoom Live Transcript Feature Now Available

Mon, Feb 1, at 9:13 am

Mount Holyoke Zoom users now have access to a new feature in Zoom: live transcript.

New Moodle App Version Release

Fri, Jan 29, at 1:52 pm

Be sure you are using the newest version of the Moodle app, especially iOS and iPad users.

Student Printing, Copy or Scanning

Fri, Jan 29, at 1:44 pm

Public MFD Printing, Copying, and Scanning are available for students.

COMPLETE: ProQuest library databases downtime

Fri, Jan 29, at 11:37 am

2/1/2021: This maintenance has been completed. ProQuest databases will be unavailable for several hours beginning January 30, 2021 at 10 pm ET.

New Anti-Racism Resources Guide

Fri, Jan 15, at 4:11 pm

Please visit the new LITS guide on Anti-Racism library and campus resources.

New Zoom cloud storage policy begins February 15th

Tue, Jan 12, at 5:20 pm

Beginning February 15th, recordings will remain in Zoom cloud storage for 30 days only. Long term access is available through Kaltura.

COMPLETE: MHC Login Services system maintenance

Wed, Jan 6, at 5:13 pm

The system maintenance has been completed.

Moodle scheduled upgrade complete

Tue, Jan 5, at 11:07 am

The Moodle upgrade is complete. Moodle is now accessible.

LITS Closed 12/24-1/3

Tue, Dec 15, at 5:17 pm

LITS will be closed during the College’s holiday break.

Google Reported Service Outage

Mon, Dec 14, at 7:30 am

LITS has been advised that Google service has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you continue to experience problems with this service, please restart your computer. Please contact the Technology Help Desk at 413-538-2600 or helpdesk@mtholyoke.edu.

Moodle restored - Sunday, December 13th 11:40 a.m.

Sun, Dec 13, at 11:30 am

Moodle has been restored and functioning normally.

Refworks to Zotero shift deadline: December 31

Mon, Dec 7, at 2:30 pm

RefWorks availability will end December 31st, as the college completes our transition to Zotero for citation management.

Phishing - Be Alert!

Mon, Dec 7, at 12:00 pm

Phishing activities continue to be a global problem, including messages targeting the MHC community. Don’t take the bait! Read on for important information and helpful resources to keep you safe.

Tagged

Phish Bowl

Fish bowl graphic depicting a goldfish swimming towards a fishing hook

Update: Phone System Upgrade Complete

Fri, Nov 13, at 7:06 am

MHC phones will be out this Saturday 11/14

Having troubles logging in?

Wed, Oct 28, at 3:33 pm

If you are experiencing difficulties logging in to various systems, we have a solution for that!

Single sign-on for MHC systems

Fri, Oct 16, at 7:26 am

Single Sign-On (SSO) has been temporarily shut off, while LITS seeks to solve intermittent login issues.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020 at MHC

Wed, Oct 7, at 2:24 pm

Are you staying safe online? LITS wants to help.

Tagged

Jorge's CyberSecurity Tips

Jorge holding a flag with a padlock on it.

New Election & Voting Resource Guide!

Wed, Sep 30, at 3:24 pm

Visit LITS' new resource guide to learn about voting and the upcoming U.S. election. The MHC Votes Coalition and LITS hope you will register to vote and cast your ballot on or before election day!

Kaltura Restored.

Thu, Sep 17, at 5:28 pm

The Kaltura disruption has been addressed, and functionality restored as of 6:10 p.m. Thursday evening.

Phone System - Scheduled Maintenance

Mon, Sep 14, at 12:48 pm

Phone system to undergo maintenance Sept 14 @ 10:30 PM EST.

Kaltura disruption resolved

Thu, Aug 27, at 10:35 am

The recent disruption to Kaltura functioning has been resolved, and Kaltura is now functioning normally.

Zoom Issues RESOLVED

Mon, Aug 24, at 9:01 am

Zoom has identified the cause of the issues that were preventing hosts and attendees from connecting via the Zoom website. You should now be able to access Zoom normally. Any further updates will be posted here.

Zoom waiting rooms and passcode settings

Sat, Aug 22, at 10:34 am

Using a waiting room or a passcode adds an extra layer of security to your Zoom sessions. An individual meeting may have a waiting room, passcode, or neither enabled. The three areas that impact which happens is the Zoom default settings, individual user settings, and/or individual meeting settings.

Tech Tips for Successful Live Class Sessions

Wed, Aug 19, at 12:10 pm

LITS recognizes the essential role technology plays in teaching live class sessions. Faculty and students: prepare to make the first week of classes as smooth and successful as possible!

Fall 2020 Moodle courses (with Kaltura!) have been created.

Mon, Jul 13, at 8:22 am

Fall 2020 Moodle courses, with new video creation and editing tools from Kaltura, have been created are are ready to build.

Curbside Pickup

Mon, Jun 22, at 9:00 am

In support of teaching and learning during the summer months, LITS will implement a curbside pickup service to provide access to available materials from the MHC collection. This service will begin on Tuesday June 23rd, and will be available to current faculty, staff, and students. Learn more about the service here.

Moodle Unavailable June 30-July 2 for updates

Sun, Jun 21, at 3:26 pm

As part of our move to cloud hosting, Moodle will be unavailable from the morning of Tuesday, June 30th through Thursday, July 2nd.

Voicemail system maintenance

Fri, Jun 19, at 5:00 pm

The Help Desk has verified reports that Voicemail to Email is not working as expected. We will be conducting maintenance beginning June 19th at 5:00 pm and lasting up to 2 hours.

Exterior Book Return Available

Mon, Jun 15, at 9:00 am

Beginning Tuesday June 16th, LITS will be accepting returns of books, CDs, and DVDs via the exterior book return at the entrance to Williston Library. The book return will be open Tuesday-Thursday every week.

Changes to Kanopy and RefWorks

Thu, May 28, at 12:26 pm

LITS is making some changes to the way we license Kanopy videos, and to citation management tools.

Library materials and equipment drop-off hours for students

Tue, May 5, at 1:00 pm

Do you have library materials or equipment that you would like to return to LITS? Learn about our drop-off hours here.

Protect your data with Google 2-step verification

Wed, Apr 29, at 8:00 pm

Google 2-step verification will be mandatory for students Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Don’t wait to keep your data safe!

Preserve our history!

Mon, Mar 30, at 12:59 pm

Archives and Special Collections is launching a campus-wide project to encourage students, faculty, staff, alums and other members of our community to document their personal experiences during the COVID-19 outbreak.

LITS remote services & hours

Thu, Mar 26, at 2:35 pm

Hours and contact information for LITS staff working remotely who are available to provide you with help and support.

Resources for residential students

Mon, Mar 23, at 12:36 pm

LITS services for students residing on campus during the Spring 2020 semester.

Self Check Out Available Monday 3/16/20

Mon, Mar 16, at 10:20 am

A self check out station is now available at the LITS Circulation Desk. You may use this station to borrow books from the library stacks TODAY, Monday 3/16.

Keep your library materials!

Sun, Mar 15, at 6:03 pm

Our top priorities are keeping all members of our community safe and focusing staff efforts on the work needed to support your teaching and learning online. You can help our efforts by keeping your library materials at home.

Keep teaching!

Wed, Mar 11, at 8:31 am

Teaching Remotely During a Disruption: information for faculty with resources, training, and support for the shift to teaching remotely.

Keep learning!

Wed, Mar 11, at 8:30 am

Learning Remotely: A Guide for MHC Students is a collection of resources to support your library and technology needs as MHC moves to an online learning environment.

Telephone system maintenance

Sat, Mar 7, at 7:00 am

There will be scheduled maintenance to the campus-wide telephone system on Saturday, March 7th at 7:00 am.

Service Outage

Thu, Feb 20, at 12:00 pm

Information regarding this morning's brief service outage.

Black History Month

Tue, Feb 11, at 9:20 am

Come check out our exhibit in the LITS atrium for February to celebrate and recognize Black History Month!

Digitization and scanning

Mon, Feb 10, at 9:44 am

LITS offers a number of services to support your digitization and scanning needs, learn about the options!

Hidden Histories of Reading

Fri, Feb 7, at 3:00 pm

Books are not just containers of information: they are also physical artifacts and bear traces of the hands they have passed through over time. Come hear about the Book Traces project, an effort to discover uniquely modified volumes in library collections.

OneCard has moved to LITS

Tue, Jan 21, at 8:00 am

OneCard Services transitioned from Auxiliary Services to LITS, now operating out of the Technology Help Desk.

Google Cloud printing

Fri, Jan 17, at 8:13 pm

Need to print your work from your own computer or mobile device to a campus printer? Learn all about the Google Cloud.

Did you get a new device over the break?

Fri, Jan 17, at 3:51 pm

Can't figure out how to connect it to MHC WiFi? -- here's everything you need to know!

Course reserves

Fri, Jan 17, at 3:43 pm

LITS puts a copy of all required and recommended readings listed in my.mtholyoke on reserve for the semester. Learn more about all of the ways LITS can help you access your course materials!

Welcome, spring admits!

Thu, Jan 16, at 9:00 am

Come see us at our New Student Orientation events this week.

And how about a movie?

Fri, Dec 20, at 2:48 pm

Check out our DVD collection too!

Need a good book to read?

Fri, Dec 20, at 2:47 pm

Check out our leisure reading collection!

Around for break?

Fri, Dec 20, at 2:44 pm

We'd love to see you, check out our break hours!

Upcoming Zoom webinar events

Tue, Dec 17, at 2:00 pm

Faculty and staff: Are you new to Zoom or looking for ways to step up your webinar game? Look no further.

Live Q&A with Zoom webinar experts

Thu, Dec 12, at 2:00 pm

Faculty and staff: Are you new to Zoom or looking for ways to step up your webinar game? Look no further.

Finals hours!

Wed, Dec 11, at 2:43 pm

It's December! LITS is open 24 hours beginning Wednesday, December 11th through the end of exams. Your OneCard will be needed for access between midnight and 8 am. Happy studying!

Sign up for Google 2-step verification

Sun, Dec 8, at 8:30 am

Are you protecting your data? Keep it safe by turning on Google 2-step verification.

Shorter days? Happy lights!

Tue, Dec 3, at 4:53 pm

Sunlight is an essential ingredient for a healthy lifestyle, but many of us don't get the amount of light we need -- especially in these winter months. HappyLight therapy lamps are available at the Circulation Desk for 7-day loan.

Closed for snow

Tue, Dec 3, at 5:35 am

LITS will delay opening until 9:30 am on Tuesday 12/3 in line with the College due to snow. Please check the campus alerts page for further information.

Media Services seeks faculty input

Fri, Nov 22, at 9:02 am

We're looking to add new features and make adjustments to the way the AV systems in classrooms work (focusing primarily on the newer touchscreens). Faculty, please provide us input!

Virtual reality open house

Wed, Nov 20, at 12:30 pm

Come try out the Oculus Rift and other VR headsets! Open to faculty, students, and staff, Wednesday, November 20th from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm in the Language Resource Center.

Trans Week of Remembrance, Resilience and Resistance

Mon, Nov 18, at 10:07 am

A display of books by trans people, November 18-November 22 in Williston Library, 4th floor newspaper space.

Telephone system maintenance

Sat, Nov 16, at 6:00 am

There will be scheduled maintenance to the campus-wide telephone system on Saturday, November 16^th at 6:00AM.

Problems with ILL

Fri, Nov 15, at 11:23 am

We're getting reports of intermittent problems accessing interlibrary loan. If you are having trouble, please email libill@mtholyoke.edu with your request and we will fill them via email. Apologies for the inconvenience!

Logging into library databases

Fri, Nov 15, at 9:00 am

LITS is doing a quick server upgrade on Friday, November 15 at 9:00 am that may affect access to library databases. If you try to connect without success, please try again in about ~10 minutes!

Pounded and punched and measured

Thu, Nov 14, at 4:30 pm

Dr. Frances Davey will discuss her research into MHC's practice from the 1880s-1950s to chart physical fitness with the goal to mold the student body into a "socially inoffensive agent of progressive change."

Google Cloud Print is currently unavailable

Wed, Nov 13, at 10:00 am

Students will not be able to print from their own computers while the service is down. MHC students should use the LITS-LabsMFDs print queue from LITS computers on campus.

Voicemail system maintenance

Tue, Nov 5, at 7:00 am

There will be scheduled maintenance to the campus-wide voicemail system on Tuesday, November 5th at 7am.

Naxos Music Library: new look, listen with the app!

Mon, Nov 4, at 9:51 am

Naxos Music Library is an online music streaming service with classical music and more, available to the whole MHC community. Now with a new look and app.

Indigenous Heritage Month

Fri, Nov 1, at 2:28 pm

A display of books focusing on Native American history and cultures in the Williston Library atrium.

How charts lie

Tue, Oct 29, at 11:20 am

Did you miss Alberto Cairo's great talk on graphicacy? Follow him on Twitter, get his slides!

How charts lie

Mon, Oct 28, at 4:30 pm

Join us as author Alberto Cairo discusses how charts lie — by displaying incomplete data, suggesting misleading patterns, and concealing uncertainty. Improve your “graphicacy,” a term for visual literacy.

LITS fine exchange

Thu, Oct 17, at 5:09 pm

Donate non-perishable food items in exchange for fine waivers! Oct 16 - Nov 2

Postponed: Telephone system maintenance

Mon, Oct 14, at 5:00 am

The important maintenance to the campus-wide telephone system scheduled for Monday, October 14th has been deferred until further notice.

Henrietta Hooker's Two Careers

Mon, Oct 7, at 4:30 pm

Learn about Henrietta Hooker and her prize-winning chickens in a talk by Robert Herbert, Professor Emeritus of Art History, Monday, October 7 at 4:30 pm in Archives & Special Collections.

Celebrate LGBTQ History Month

Fri, Oct 4, at 4:38 pm

Come see the display of books pertaining to LGBTQ history in the Library Reading Room.

Change the Subject

Fri, Oct 4, at 1:00 pm

Change the Subject tells the story of Dartmouth College students committed to promoting the dignity of undocumented peoples in the library catalog. Join us for a screening on October 4th.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019 at MHC

Tue, Oct 1, at 2:24 pm

Are you staying safe online? LITS wants to help.

Tagged

Jorge's CyberSecurity Tips

Jorge holding a flag with a padlock on it.

"Climate Refugees" film screening

Thu, Sep 26, at 6:00 pm

A Climate Preparedness Week event at MHC. Join us for the screening of the documentary on September 26th at 6:00 pm in the Stimson Room. There will be pizza!

Mount Holyoke Votes

Wed, Sep 25, at 4:30 pm

Explore student activism for voting rights from the 1890s-1960s with letters, photographs, printed materials and one beautiful dress from an alumna from the class of 1916.

Los libros son para todos

Tue, Sep 24, at 1:37 pm

LITS is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th-October 15th with a book display in the Atrium. Come see what books we've shared!

Keep the light on

Sun, Sep 22, at 2:14 pm

Censorship leaves us in the dark. Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, September 22-28. Look for a book display and keep an eye on LITS social media for more details.

National Voter Registration Day

Fri, Sep 20, at 2:02 pm

Stop by the Atrium on Tuesday, September 24, from 2:00-4:00 pm to check your voter registration status and grab a button!

Senior carrel choosing

Wed, Sep 18, at 2:54 pm

Class of 2020 carrel choosing is scheduled for Sunday, September 22 at 9:00 am in the Whiting Alcove on the 6th floor of the library.

Academic home use software licenses

Fri, Sep 6, at 9:18 am

Current students, faculty and staff have free access to SPSS, Mathematica and MatLab. Learn how to get access.

Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning - same courses, more features!

Fri, Sep 6, at 9:16 am

All Lynda accounts have been transitioned to LinkedIn over the summer. Continue seamlessly where you left off.

New LITS book displays

Tue, Sep 3, at 10:29 am

Our BeWell and Common Read displays are up. Come check out a book!

Welcome, class of 2023!

Mon, Aug 26, at 9:40 am

Have questions? We have answers! Look for LITS at Tuesday's Academic Fair. #WelcomeMoHome

Reminder: Moodle upgrade

Mon, Aug 26, at 8:00 am

Moodle will be unavailable for a few minutes Monday, 8/26.

New printers are here

Wed, Aug 7, at 8:30 am

85 brand new Canon multi-function devices (MFDs) have been installed around campus.

New phones have arrived on campus

Wed, Aug 7, at 8:00 am

Goodbye analog, hello Voice over IP.

LITS website version 2.0

Thu, Jul 25, at 9:00 am

Based on your feedback, we have made changes to the LITS website. See what has changed!