New login procedures for computers--and note on printing

We have a new procedure for logging into the Library's computers.

Here are the steps:

1. Press "ctrl + alt + del" to get to the log-in screen:
   
2. When the log-in screen appears:
   
   • ⇒ Enter your 8-digit MUID as the User name (e.g. 10712345)
   • ⇒ Enter your birthday (YYMMDD) as the password (e.g. if your birthday is September 4, 1981, enter 810904)
     
     **NOTE** After your first log-in, you'll be prompted to change your password. Be sure to choose something you can easily remember, as you'll need it to log-on everytime you want to use library computers.
   • ⇒ Make sure "MERCERU" is selected in the "Log on to" box. Also, make sure the "dial-up connection" box is NOT checked.
   
   
3. You should now be logged on to the computer.

    4.  When you're done with using the computer please log off by going to the "start" button on the bottom left of the screen  and pressing "log off."


*NOTE ABOUT PRINTERS*  At this time the computers are defaulting to the color printer.  To make sure you can print your job in black and white follow these steps:

• Go to file menu at the top left of the browser window
• Select print
• In the drop down menu for printer name choose "BearPrint B&W simplex"

and then print as normal.  Your job will now print at one of the black and white printers.

If you have any questions please feel free to stop by the circulation or the reference desk.

New!!! Text Messaging Service!

Did you know that the Tarver Library is now offering a text messaging service?  Well we are!  This service was just launched two weeks ago and is the perfect format for asking short questions from the stacks, such as the call number of a book, or quickly finding out our library hours while heading towards campus.

The number to text is 478-227-2055. So make sure you add it to your phone today and give it a try!

What does the service cost?

Tarver Library does not charge for this service, but charges from your cell phone provider may apply. These charges vary among plans and providers. Tarver Library does not take any responsibility for any charges your mobile phone provider may assess you for sending or receiving messages while using this service.

This service is staffed anytime the reference desk is open and all other inquiries will be responded to the next business day.  Want more information?  Check out this page with all of the details.

If you have any questions please to be sure to let us know!

Featured Government Website in July

DATA.gov is a resource designed to increase public access to valuable, machine readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. Data are values or sets of values representing a specific concept or concepts. Data.gov includes searchable catalogs that provide access to "raw" datasets and various tools. In the "raw" data catalog, you may access data in XML, Text/CSV, KML/KMZ, Feeds, XLS, or ESRI Shapefile formats. Datasets and tools available on Data.gov are searchable by category, agency, keyword, and/or data format.

Data.gov offers data in three ways: through the "raw" data catalog, using tools, and through the geodata catalog. The "Raw" Data Catalog provides an instant download of machine readable, platform-independent datasets while the Tools Catalog provides hyperlinks which may lead to agency tools or agency web pages that allow you to mine datasets.

For more information on how to use Data.gov, please view the tutorial.

Source: Data.gov

Hot Document in July

State and Metropolitan Area Data Book: 2010
A Statistical Abstract Supplement

The State and Metropolitan Area Data Book (SMADB) is the highly respected companion report to the Census Bureau's Statistical Abstract of the United States. While the Statistical Abstract provides general social, political, and economic data for the U.S. as a whole, the SMA Data Book contains similar information, but focuses on the local areas -- States, metropolitan areas, and micropolitan areas of the United States.

The Data Book is designed to serve as a statistical reference and guide to other statistical publications and sources. It includes a selection of data from statistical publications and electronic sources, both government and private. Although emphasis is primarily given to state and metropolitan area data, U.S. totals and data for component counties and central cities are also provided.

This edition of the State and Metropolitan Area Data Book features more than 1,500 data items for the United States and individual states, counties and metropolitan areas from a variety of sources. Topics include age, agriculture, births, business establishments, communications, construction, cost of living, crime, deaths, education, elections, employment, energy, finance, government, health and households.

In addition to its extensive tables, the report includes maps, source notes, and appendixes. You can find the full text of the book on the U. S. Census Bureau web site.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Economics and Statistics Administration, Department of Commerce

New DVDs & Video Cassettes--July 2010

ANIMATION
American Pop, Video Cassette 6012
Card Captor Sakura: The Clow, Video Cassette 6013
The Fox and the Hound, PN1997.9 ANI AA .F69 1981
The Fox and the Hound 2, PN1997.9 ANI AA .F69 2006
KiKi's Delivery Service, Video Cassette 6017
Kimagure Orange Road, TV Series Vol. 1-12, Video Cassette 6000-6011
Knights of the Zodiac, Video Cassette 6018
Martian Successor Nadesico, Volume 1, Video Cassette 6014
PIXAR Short Films Collection, Volume 1, PN1997.9 ANI SFA .P59 2007
Roujin 2, Video Cassette 6021

DOCUMENTARIES
The Cove, QL737 .C432 C68 2009
Digital_Nation (Frontline), HQ784 .T37 D53 2010
Dirt! The Movie, S591 .D57 2010
Life, Narrated by David Attenborough, QH501 .L55 2010
The Official [Obama] Inaugural Celebration, E908.3 .O34 2010
On The Road with Charles Kuralt, E169 .Z82 O5 2010
Roads To Memphis, E185.97 .K5 R63 2010

FEATURE FILMS
Alice In Wonderland, PN1997.9 DIR BUR .A4 2010
All About Steve, PN1997.9 COM ROM .A4 2009
Coco Before Chanel, PN1997.9 DRA BIO .C636 2009
Dear John, PN1997.9 DRA ROM .D4 2010
The Informant, PN1997.9 COM LEG .I54 2009
Invictus, PN1997.9 DIR EST .I58 2009
The Messenger, PN1997.9 WAR GW2 .M47 2009
The Proposal, PN1997.9 COM ROM .P76 2009
A Serious Man, PN1997.9 DIR CON .S47 2009
Sherlock Holmes, PN1997.9 AA LEG .S54 2009
Shutter Island, PN1997.9 DIR SCS .S58 2010
Stagecoach (Criterion Edition), PN1997.9 CC 516 .S7 1939
Valentine's Day, PN1997.9 COM ROM.V3 2010
Walkabout (2010 Criterion Edition), PN1997.9 CC 010 .W3 1971b
The Wolfman, PN1997.9 SUS HOR .W65 2010
Youth In Revolt, PN1997.9 COM TC .Y68 2009

MUSIC
I Can Tell The World, ML3556 .I33 2010
U2 360 Degrees At The Rose Bowl, M1745.18 .U2 2010

TELEVISION
Bones, Season 1, PN1997.9 TV LEG .B66 2005
Bones, Season 2, PN1997.9 TV LEG .B66 2006
Bones, Season 3, PN1997.9 TV LEG .B66 2007
Bones, Season 4, PN1997.9 TV LEG .B66 2008
Brothers And Sisters, PN1997.9 TV DRA .B
Entourage, Season 1, PN1997.9 TV COM .E58 2004
Entourage, Season 2, PN1997.9 TV COM .E58 2005
Entourage, Season 3 Part 1, PN1997.9 TV COM .E58 2006
Entourage, Season 3 Part 2, PN1997.9 TV COM .E58 2007
Entourage, Season 4, PN1997.9 TV COM .E58 2007b
Entourage, Season 6, PN1997.9 TV COM .E58 2009
Glee, Season 1, Volume 1, PN1997.9 TV MUS .G54 2009
Lost, Season 1, PN1997.9 TV AA .L67 2004
Lost, Season 2, PN1997.9 TV AA .L67 2005
Lost, Season 3, PN1997.9 TV AA .L67 2006
Lost, Season 4, PN1997.9 TV AA .L67 2007
Lost, Season 5, PN1997.9 TV AA .L67 2008
M*A*S*H, The Martinis & Medicine Collection, PN1997.9 TV COM .M37 1972
Sports Night, The Complete Series, PN1997.9 TV COM .S66 1998
True Blood, Season 1, PN1997.9 TV FAN .T78 2009
True Blood, Season 2, PN1997.9 TV FAN .T78 2010
The West Wing, The Complete Series, PN1997.9 TV DRA .W47 1999
Will & Grace, PN1997.9 TV COM .W55 1998