News archive

Learn about the change to the learning management system.

Job scams may target students via SMS text message. Review an example of one of these malicious messages that MHC's information security partners shared with LITS.

From: Michelle Markley <plxxhhdrrdt at icloud dot com>
 

Beginning in January 2025, many federal datasets, websites, and other previously accessible resources have been taken offline to comply with executive orders. LITS has created LibGuide called Disappearing Data to give context on recent changes, and provide a collection of key resources related to preserving access to federal data.

From: Via -Docus_ign <dchamber at nifty dot com>

From: Jumi Bello <jumoke.adeola.bello at gmail dot com>
 

From: Professor Bruce M. Arnold <interdisciplinaryresearch7 at gmail dot com>

Animation and mapping learning opportunities this month!

Weekly support for learning R.

Honoring Frances Kerr, MHC's first Black faculty member. 

Learn about MHC's group subscription.

From: Scammers via Paypal <service@paypal.com>

Looking for required readings for your courses?  

Working on an independent study or thesis?   LITS Research Services librarians can help!

Our Moodle hosting vendor will be completing some previously unanticipated database work this coming weekend. Moodle access may be limited or intermittent beginning the evening of Sunday, February 9, and lasting into the early hours of Monday, February 10. 

We expect this work will be completed prior to the start of classes on Monday morning. 

We anticipate that this outage will be relatively brief; our vendor currently anticipates an outage of 30-120 minutes. 

Updates will be posted on the System Status page. 

Subject: An Opportunity To Earn Weekly Student's Wages

From: Professor Bruce M. Arnold <publichealthresearch005 at gmail dot com>

From:  Alexander <railalaine516 at gmail.com>

From: Tatsuhiko Shirai <yahtsysjdkdk at gmail dot com>

From: Accounts Payable <accountspayable at fergflor dot org>
 

From: Rodney Blake <pedrolance1809 at gmail dot com>

LITS awarded LEAD award for the second year in a row!

From: 'Miller, Tanna' <Tanna.Miller at usd305 dot com> or <tbelknap at moore dot edu>

Subject: Major Gift

From: Luke Jaeger <adamek1965 at optonline dot net>

From: Nester, Laura <laura dot nester at patrick dot k12 dot va dot us>

From: Deann Brown <deann dot brown at austinisd dot org>

Subject: Item shared with you: "Wаrning! Yоur Ассоunt Вlockеd Duе to Unrесоgnized Асtivity - Makе Sесurity Stеps Now"

From: Wеlls Fαrgοٜ Ᏼаnk ᎒ Lо... (via Google Drive) <drive-shares-noreply at google dot com>

From: DESK. ADMIN <tariq underscore saeed89 at hotmail dot com>

From: Debra Durand <debra dot durand at austinisd dot org>

Plus action steps for phone users to take before and after the upgrade. 

Subject: Progressive Update [UCSC] or Circular Intern [ UCSC ]

From: bennetthu08 at gmail dot com

Subject: RA-NEEDED!!!

From: Marc Katz <MKatz28@briarcliffny.org

From: Technology Help Desk <helpdesk at mtholyoke dot edu>

From: Laura Peteros <lpeteros at mtholyoke dot edu>

From: Beth Choquette <bchoquette at richmondconsolidated dot org>

From: icarpio at mtholyoke dot edu

Subject: Mtholyoke is ready for your review

From: Mtholyoke Portal Server <username at nifty dot com>

LITS wants to hear from students who have have been assigned video content to watch outside of class time in the last two semesters.

An interesting building in the history of the campus.

Open doors and more!

Enjoy a little time away from your studies.

Take a break with Be Well + LITS.

The deadline for downloading Fall 2024 course materials is January 31, 2025.

The RIS Ambassador Institute (Jan 15-16th, 2025) seeks to connect faculty innovators with LITS staff from Ed Tech and Research Services, in order to holistically assist as you grow your pedagogy or seek to solve known challenges. Applications due January 3, 2025!

Each year Mount Holyoke College requires all faculty and staff to complete a Cybersecurity Awareness Training through the SANS Institute. 

From: Phillip Wildermuth <wildermp at stjohns dot edu>

From: Michael Minyard <mminyard at umass dot edu>
 

Learn about Zowie Banteah, class of 1996.

Curious about AI tools?  Join us and learn more!

Learn more about MFA systems at MHC.

From: Co-Pilot <portal at teamsserver dot onmicrosoft dot com>

From: "Welch, Eileen" <ewelch at fgsd dot k12 dot or dot us>

Read the AI guidelines developed for the MHC community.

From: Hamilton, Lusaka <lou.hamilton at shawu dot edu>

From: "Help Desk" <helpdesk at mtholyoke dot edu>

From: "Lisa Balicki" <jagsvhsvy at gmail dot com>

From: Post, Sarah <spost at psusd dot us> 

From: s dot hayes at pinelevel dot org

New OS versions are released every year, and older versions fall out of support. Learn more about the current oldest supported versions of macOS and Windows operating systems.

LITS will update Moodle, Pathways, Kaltura, and other systems that use the blue and white MHC login screen to require Duo multi-factor authentication.

Join Archives and Special Collections for a tour of Haunted MHC!

Do your part to keep our digital world safer.

Learn about navigating the news landscape during the upcoming U.S. elections. Tuesday, October 8
4 - 5:30 pm in the Stimson Room.

Join us for events on AI and Animation!

Learn about language learning software!

From: Barbara F. Rivers <efcasgsuugc at gmail dot com>
 

From generic @gmail.com addresses

From: Creatio support <support at creatio dot com>

From: Colleen O'Connor-Rickey <mcdonald8997 at gmail dot com>

Mount Holyoke College students, staff, and faculty have free access to Office 365 for Education. 

Come by and check out what we have about MHC history, your history! 

Learn about the resources available as you launch your project.

From: Ana Teran Bedolla <ateranbedolla at psusd dot us>

LITS will update the MHC VPN to use Duo multi-factor authentication instead of Google 2-step verification. 

From: mtholyoke.edu HR <support at aidanodesign dot net>

Faculty, please visit the Start of Semester Faculty Guide for important steps to coordinate LITS services and resources with your upcoming semester courses. 

From: Shelley Allison <sallison at dsdmail dot net>

Information about the new look and feel of Moodle 4, plus support resources!

From: Ahmet Ziyaettin Karaçam <ahmet dot karacam at acibadem dot com>

Join the EdTech team for answers to your teaching with technology questions as you prepare to launch the new semester.

From: Blanchette, Brendan (bblanchette at psusd dot us) <bblanchette at psusd dot us>

From: Hernandez Sotelo Edgar Jonatan <EHSOTELO at uninet dot com dot mx>

From: Frances & Patrick Connolly <darka dot bozanic at dz dash sdz dot hr>

From: Yasser Hassanein <yasser.hassanein at samnan dot com dot sa>

Change takes affect on August 1st, 2024.

During the update, Moodle will be unavailable, and will relaunch with some visible changes. 

More details on the system status page. 

From: Bono, William <bono dot w at gmercyu dot edu>

A getting started guide for new students, faculty, and staff.

Ever wonder about the Megatherium skeleton in Clapp Laboratory?

From: Sundiata Ervin <117962 at enidk12 dot org>

MHC has recently updated our password complexity requirements so that passwords must be at least 12 characters. 

From: Andrea Ricketts-Preston <nbello at pleasantonusd dot net> or Danielle Holley <nbello at pleasantonusd dot net>

From: Alex Wirth-Cauchon <dianeweiss at optonline dot net>

Subject: Unique Opportunity: Acquire a High-Quality Piano

More details on the System Status Page. 

Learn about this history of Williston Hall.

Subject: Thank you, for Payment confirmation for invoice 0S0HBO3RLR4YL3E

From: URS_Transaction_Detail 79254181 <wwat72803 at gmail dot com>

Learn how your access to MHC systems and services will change when you become an alum - and how to prepare! 

The campus telephone system will undergo maintenance,  May 14th between 6pm - 6:30pm EST. 

Subject: New Message from Mount Holyoke

From: Mount Holyoke College <arun at latech dot edu>

Get research help this summer.

LITS will be closing early on Thursday, May 9th.

Just a few things before you leave campus...

We are so grateful for all your hard work!

Need a place to prep for Finals?

And we want your stories in the MHC Archives! 

LITS is open 24 hours beginning Wednesday, 5/1 at 8am. LITS will close at 5pm on Tuesday, 5/7. Let LITS help you wrap up your semester!

Subject: Subscription Update: Your Regular Fee Has Been Successfully Accepted

From: Sixta Reidherd <sixtareidherdpeee at gmail dot com>

Grab a snack.  Talk to no one. (Unless you want to.)

Subject: Invoice#INV10081092 - Geek^Squad(R) +1 813 776 1410

From: nrt5 <nrt5 at ochiailhve dot onmicrosoft dot com>

Subject: Action Must Be Taken Immediately: Subscription Payment Confirmation: Check Your Account For Any Recent Debit Activity To Safeguard It!

From: Sha Kruszewski <shakruszewskisoog at gmail dot com>

Subject: Hi

From: Lisa Sullivan <lsulivan dot mtholyoke dot edu at gmail dot com>

Subject: Just Checking...... Eugenia Herbert

From: Eugenia Herbert <eugenia.herbert at comcast dot net>

Reply to: eugenia.herbert at outlook dot com

Subject: Checking in

From: Anne Benedict <abene at comcast dot net>

Sent from: 305-205-0603

Subject: Can You Work As A Remote Research Partner?

From: Professor James Hartley <jhartley at mtholyoke dot edu>

And get pizza and refreshments!

Visit the Archives to see this collection of photos.

Exciting technology get-togethers!

Watch out for these signs of a scam!

Stay connected while you're away!

Learn about the many resources at the LCC!

MHC’s new administrative technology system is ready to use for HR, payroll and financial transactions.

Subject: Donation Of A Welding Equipment And Toolbox

From: Bett Schumacher <Mountholyoke at infostudiesedu dot com>

Join LITS' Educational Technology team at 2 events to learn more and to share your feedback!

The campus phone system and voicemail will be unavailable from 5:00 - 7:30 PM on Tuesday (3/19/2024) to perform a planned system update. Continue through to the system status page for additional details.

The Williston Library South Stacks elevator will be closed on Monday, March 18 for maintenance. 

Subject: Presentation shared with you: "Transparent Communication: Keeping You Informed During Online ID Block _1155297733.pptx"

From: Wеllsfаrgо Ваnk Validation (slurvipoli1997 at aceessrelooadcheck dot checktskline dot eu) via <drive-shares-dm-noreply at google dot com>

Subject: You Google Account password has been reset

From: Google <google at noticenter dot org>

Subject: Please confirm your recent purchase

From: fraudalert at fast-pay dot co <fraudalert at email-records dot com>

Subject: Authentication required

From: Microsoft Outlook <noreply at securessoft dot com>

Subject: Attention Mount Holyoke College

From: Marcella Runell <lewistiffanyga at gmail dot com>

Learn about the alum who inspired the annual poetry competition.

Want to know more about LITS? Or the campus community in general?

Workshops coming in April!

Learn about the annual intercollegiate poetry contest.

Borrow something fun from LITS!

Need equipment?  Media Services has you covered!

LITS is improving the look and feel of the notifications that the AskLITS portal sends. 
 

Join LITS at an open house on March 5 to explore potential alternatives to Moodle and share your feedback.

Subject: INTERN RESEARCH POSITION

From: MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE <rkirsch1 at optimum dot net>

Subject: Danielle R. Holley Shared a Document

From: John Marshall <eghosheh at csu dot edu>

Visit this special exhibit to learn more about Black history at MHC

Check out the new reservation system!

Learn something new  this month!

LITS has the equipment you'll need!

The Technology Help Desk has you covered!

Visit the Media Teaching Area in Dwight to learn what's available

Subject: Abstract Submission for Mental Health Conference 2024 | Paris, France

From: Program Manager <nyracrystal89 at gmail dot com>

Subject: Fake text appearing to come from President Danielle Holley

From: (716) xxx - xxxx

LITS is launching a new reservation system for group study rooms

Review Educational Technology's updated artificial intelligence guide for faculty.

Subject: [researchservices-g] ASSESSMENT REVIEW REPORTS FOR EMPLOYEE 2024

From: 'Jennifer Moreno' via Researchservices <researchservices-g at mtholyoke dot edu>

LITS recognized for its dedication to access and diversity!

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

Subject: John Wilkes shared "2024 EMPLOYEE POSITION UPDATE" with you

From: John Wilkes <john.wilkes at austinisd dot org>

LITS will remain closed Sunday, January 7th due to the weather. We will reopen Monday, January 8th at 8:30am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

LITS has completed the Colleague server upgrade. Colleague, my.mtholyoke self-service menus, Fall 2023 grades, time card/leave entry forms, and MHC account password recovery tools are available again. Please report any ongoing issues to the LITS Technology Help Desk. 

Subject: Research Assistant

From: student at school-employment-edu dot com

Colleague, my.mtholyoke self service menus, fall 2023 grades, and MHC account password recovery tools will be unavailable starting 5pm on Thursday, January 4th. Service is expected to be restored on the afternoon of Friday, January 5th.

LITS will close early on Tuesday, Dec 19 at 1pm. Please review the open hours for the LITS complex between Dec 19 and Jan 1, as listed on our website.

Subject: Re: Can You Work As A Remote Research Partner?

From: <publichealthresearch0 at gmail dot com>

Subject: email change reminder

From: Carolina Cardenas <Carolina.Cardenas at sweetwaterschools dot org>

An upgrade is coming!

Winter activities at MHC through the years

The deadline for downloading fall 2023 Moodle course materials is Friday, January 26. 2024.

Special hours for Reading Days and Exams

Meet with a Research Librarian

Find a new study space!

Subject: Notification from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) sent you a new message

From: <5883aa26-b9cc-453a-a86d-37eb30d5f9eb at ascend dot wix dot com>

Watch recordings and share your feedback!

Subject: STUDENT REMOTE RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION

From: MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE <ordilley at optimum dot net>

There was a new book display in the library Atrium!

Subject: SUMMER/FALL INTERNSHIP

From: Prof. Barbara S. Lerner <professor.edu19 at gmail dot com>

Library elevators will not be available for use this weekend, Nov 10 - Nov 12. Find out how you can get assistance.

More info and support resources in the news item.

Access MHCDrive via eduroam, ethernet connection, or (if off campus) VPN.

Learn about this valuable resource on current events

Visit Archives and Special Collections to learn about Ruth Muskrat.

Coding for VR and Adobe Premiere Pro!

Learn about the LITS support portal!

Get all the details on printing on campus!

Subject: [events-calendar] Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

From: Tricia Barrett <tbarrett at ccsdli dot org>

Subject: Flexible Part-Time Job

From: Jesaya Teddy Mauliate Panjaitan <jesaya.panjaitan at iconpln dot co dot id>

Subject: Account Deactivation

From: Ratih Fidiawati <ratih.fidiawati at iconpln dot co dot id>

Complete a survey and you might win a prize! The survey closes on Tuesday, October 31

Subject: Follow Up

From: "Mara Breen" <officeonline70705 at gmail dot com>

Subject: OPEN SLOTS!!!!!

From: a bassiere <a.bassiere at eglantine-creations dot com>

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

Do your part to keep our digital world safer

Celebrating Halloween has a long history at MHC 

Banned Book Week 2023 activities in LITS!

Subject: Document shared with you: "mtholyoke Teachers HR Update-Sept 29,2023.docx"

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

Subject: Important: Email update - Action required
"From": helpdesk@mtholyoke.edu

Subject: Document shared with you: "Notification.docx"
From: IT HelpDesk (via Google Docs) <drive-shares-dm-noreply at google dot com>

Subject: Document shared with you: "Notice of faculty meeting for all departmental staff on Tuesday.docx"

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

Seniors, get ready for carrel choosing

Stop by Ciruti 6 to learn about the LCC!

Learn about the history and legacy of the Black community at MHC.

Working on a thesis?  LITS librarians can help!

Details will be emailed out from the training platform soon.

Subject: **PAYCHECK FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES**

"From: Payroll Department <payrolld at mtholyoke dot edu>"

Learn about Moodle support, placing Course Reserves, requesting technology, LITS class visits, and more.

Join session with the Educational Technology team, for just-in-time answers to all your start-of-semester tech questions!

Subject: Document shared with you: " 2023 STAFFS SUMMER UPDATE REVIEW"

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

Subject: 2023 EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION

From: <covelrycoughlin at gmail dot com>

Subject: RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION

From: Mount Holyoke College <hiringboard at studentaffairs dot team>

Get help and service from LITS staff, read self-service help articles, review your tickets, and more in the new web-based AskLITS portal.

Subject: REMOTE RESEARCH ASSISTANT

From: Julia Papesch <jlp14d at my dot fsu dot edu>

Subject: Pay Changes and Adjustment for Faculty and Academic staff

From: Jon Balden <jon.balden at oxnardunion dot org>

Subject: REMOTE INTERN ASSISTANT POSITION

From: <ynsmw1 at optonline dot net>

Subject: Attention Dear! Your SSN has been cancelled

From: SSA.SUPPORT TEAM-USA_fm629 <leonhint417e0 at gmail dot com>

Moodle courses from academic year 2019-2020 will be deleted from Moodle on Thursday, August 10, 2023

Maintenance of wireless systems on campus will take place on Tuesday, July 18 between 6-8am. Connectivity may be disrupted during this window. 

Subject: Disposal of Yamaha Baby Grand Piano !!!

From: Penny Davis <safariparkgardens at gmail dot com>

Subject: Baby Grand Piano

From: Alex Wirth-Cauchon <joseph.ericksonlsc at gmail dot com>

Subject: OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PIANO

From: Beverly Daniel Tatum <josephpow8 at gmail dot com>

Subject: Re: Faculty and Academic Staff Pay Adjustment

From: "Bodnar, Kerri" <kabodnar at wpsd dot k12 dot pa dot us>

The First Generation and Low-Income Partnership (FLIP) is collecting donations for the Fearless First Resource Room in Blanchard. You can support their efforts by donating textbooks and other course materials at the Circulation Desk until May 22.

Ever wondered what it would be like to break into dance in the Library Reading Room? Now's your chance! Express yourself this Thursday May 4 from 6:30-8:00 PM.

Please be aware of a financial scam that recently occurred via Instagram. An account was impersonating a student organization on campus and has been direct messaging students to elicit money. This activity was determined to be fraudulent and immediately reported to Instagram. 

Share your MHC stories with the Archives!

Learn about one of MHC's newer traditions

LITS congratulates you!

Subject: Document shared with you: "2023 PayRoll Evaluation.docx"

From: Lisa McConachie (via Google Docs) and Mary Emmett (via Google Docs)

Reply-to: jerickson @ scappoose . k12 . or . us and memmett @ fcrsd . org

Subject: FRANCES PERKINS CENTER

From: Jennifer Burns <jburns at francesperkinscenter dot org>

Details will be emailed out from the training platform later in April.

Make sure your Mac or PC is running a supported operating system by July 1st, 2023.

Gartner’s research, reports and analysis of the technology landscape are available to Mount Holyoke staff, students and faculty.

Subject: Danielle R. Holley as shared a doc with you for review.

From: "Danielle R. Holley" <mickeyradishjgo76 at gmail dot com>

Visit the Trans Day of Visibility book display March 31 - 7.

Are you planning to write a thesis next year?

Learn how grading has changed over time

Info about access to Spring '23 courses in Moodle

 InterLibrary Loan services at MHC

Visit the LCC in April to learn about Polish language and culture 

Find your study space!

Courses from the 2019-2020 Academic Year (Summer 2019, Fall 2019, January 2020, and Spring 2020) will be deleted from Moodle in early August, 2023. Read on for more on why and what you can do to prepare.

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

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

Subject: "Exigent!"

From: Kijua Sanders-McMurtry <jeer at runbox dot com>

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

Learn more about this historic event!

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

Are you writing a thesis this year?

Want to travel the world, virtually? 

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

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

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>

Subject: Item shared with you: "SALARY INCREASE.pdf"

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

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.

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

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

Adobe software is available in campus computer labs

Request software for your personal computer

Check out laptops, chargers, headphones, and more!

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

Schedule a meeting with a librarian for research help

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>

Explore the Black Novels book display in the library Atrium!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Looking for a good book between semesters?

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

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

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

Are you interested in VR and on campus this January?

Be sure to download your course site readings!

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

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

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

Fewer clicks! Improved community vigilance against phishing!

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.

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

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

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

Learn more about academic integrity.

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

Installation of web cams will facilitate hybrid classes and meetings. 

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

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

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.

From: isabel.oliveira at elba.com.br

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

Read more about the history of Friends & Family Weekend!

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

Visit the LCC on Saturday, Oct. 22

Build your tech skills and try something new!

Start off your year with LinkedIn Learning.

Explore virtual reality at VR open hours this fall!

"From": support at mtholyoke.edu

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month at Mount Holyoke College.

From: anitathomas7653 at gmail.com

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

The annual tradition for seniors is coming Sept 25.

Check out this month's throwback from the Archives!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

Study for exams in your favorite LITS spot this week!

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

A roundup of tips from all year.

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 will close for the BOOM! community day. 

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

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

Find out when LITS is open during Spring Break. 

LITS is closed today due to the snow storm. 

Explore the Black Memoir book display in the Reading Room.

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

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 will be closed on Friday, 2/4

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

Familiarize yourself with tips and tricks for working remotely.

The DocuSeek Complete Collection is now available at MHC.

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

Send encrypted email without leaving your inbox!

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.

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

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.

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

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

When is LITS open during Winter Break?

Need to know LITS hours for the November break?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

LITS has reduced hours during Fall Break. 

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

Tips to help you #BeCyberSmart all year round!

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

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

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

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.

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

Find your new favorite study spot with LITS!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Newly installed software will change the look of library databases.