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What are the library's open hours?

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The physical libraries are closed, but the Librarians are still here and are available to help. Please use the email, text and chat features on our home page. Or, make an appointment to meet with us!  undefined

How do I create a hanging indent in my works cited page (Google Docs)? 

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In Google Docs

  1. Put your cursor on the line/paragraph you want to indent.

  2. Go to Format > Align & Indent > Indentation options.

  3. Under "Special," select "Hanging."

  4. Press the blue Apply button to save your changes.   

 

How do I save documents to Google Drive? 

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  • Go to MyMassasoit.
  • Click on the Google Drive link in the launchpad on the left.
  • Click "+ New" in the upper left and select "File Upload" from the list.
  • Browse to your file, select it and click "Open".
  • When you see your file on the screen under "My Drive," it has been uploaded. You will be able to access it from other locations or make changes and save it again later. 

How do I print my class schedule? 

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  • Log into MyMassasoit.
  • Click on Class Schedule from right side column.
  • Select the correct term from the drop down menu.
  • After the schedule appears, right click on the screen and choose print.

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Can I print from the library computers?

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The physical libraries are closed, but librarians are still here to help! Contact us by email or chat. 

What is Interlibrary Loan? 

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At this time, both the Brockton and Canton library spaces are closed due to COVID-19, so ILL is not available. We are still here for you! Contact us by email or chat. 

Can I bring my class in for a library instruction class?

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At this time, both the Brockton and Canton library spaces are closed due to COVID-19. Librarians are available to work with you on the best way to help your students with library research. Contact your liaison librarian to schedule a library session or discuss embedding a librarian into your Canvas course. 
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How do I log off the computers? 

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  • Click on Windows start icon in bottom left corner.
  • Click on the small head icon. 
  • Click "sign out". 

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Is the College Archive in the library? 

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The physical libraries are closed, but librarians are still here to help! Contact us by email or chat. 
 
Visit the Archive Website to access Massasoit's digital collections. 
Contact Archivist Barbara Ambos to make an appointment.
(508)-588-9100 x1936

How do I create a citation?

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Check out the Citation Guide for more details.

Can I print from my laptop or other device?

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At this time, both the Brockton and Canton libraries are closed due to COVID-19. We are still here for you! Contact us by email or chat. 

How do I attach a file to an email? 

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  • Click on the paperclip in the bottom email menu.
  • Double click the correct folder, drive or device where the document lives that you want to attach.
  • Click on the file name.
  • Click on Open.
  • Blue line fills while file uploads.
  • When the blue line disappears, the file attachment is complete.
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What is a "database?"

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In the library, "Database" indicates the way eBooks, films, magazine and journal articles are organized and accessed. Massasoit subscribes to a wide variety of databases that support the curriculum.

What are "Reserves?"

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Reserves" are textbooks or other materials that instructors have selected for students to use during their class. The library provides a place where all students in a given class can access the material. Since both library spaces are currently closed, some reserve books are now available online. Find your textbook by course or professor name.

For how long are "Reserves" checked out?

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At this time, both the Brockton and Canton libraries are closed due to COVID-19. We are still here for you! Our physical Reserve textbooks are not available, but we do have some available electronically. Search our catalog to see if your class has an eReserve available. Can't find what you are looking for? Contact us by text, email or chat.

What is a "hold?"

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At this time, both the Brockton and Canton library spaces are closed due to COVID-19, so holds are not available. We are still here for you! Contact us by email or chat. 

Where are "Reserves" located?

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At this time, both the Brockton and Canton libraries are closed due to COVID-19. We are still here for you! Check our catalog to see if your Reserve book is available electronically.
Contact us by text, email or chat.