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For whatever reason we are finding that many students are somehow being left off the list that allows you to access databases off campus to do research. We are working hard to figure out where the glitch is. One problem we've noticed is that you're in such a rush to do your research, that you skipped by the info that tells you your COM ID# has to add up to 7 digits. So if your COM ID number does not add up to 7 digits, put enough zeroes in front of the number to add up to seven. Example: 1234 would be entered 0001234. Meanwhile, it might be a good idea to test off campus access ASAP so library staff can fix your access! You can test it by: Off Campus Test Select any database on the databases page when off campus. The login page will come up automatically, and you can enter your info to test it. On Campus Test Go directly to the login page and enter your info to test it. If you can't login, contact library staff from any method on the Ask A Librarian page. The info we nee

Want to know what you have checked out? If you have any fines or overdues? Want to be notified when a book that is checked out to someone else is returned? To do any of these, you need to log into your COMCat online account. It is now possible to use one of three different numbers: COM ID number (on your COM ID Card it is printed under your picture and is 1-6 digits long) You will need to make it 7 digits, by adding leading zeros, e.g. 999999 becomes 0999999. COM Barcode number: Near the bottom of the card, under the barcode. Your Social Security number (we will be phasing those out over time) The college is in a transition period on student ID numbers, so if one of those is not working, try another. --- Kathie Goldfarb kgoldfarb@com.edu Technical Services Librarian

The Director of the Genographic Project, Wells (The Journey of Man) provides an accessible introduction to genetic anthropology, the study of human history using genetic evidence. The book takes readers inside the Genographic Project, the world's largest collection of DNA samples, employing the latest in testing technology and computer analysis to examine hundreds of thousands of genetic profiles from all over the globe, ultimately tracing human history back to the 170,000-year-old female genetic ancestor of every person alive today. Main Author: Wells, Spencer Title: Deep ancestry : inside the Genographic Project Book Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2006 Call Number: QH371 .W45 2006 Location: General Stacks Check out all the new books for June (PDF File).