Please note our reduced hours from December 13^th-January 6^th:

We will also be off live chat, but you can always call us at 256-824-6529 or submit a question at http://libanswers.uah.edu.

Enjoy your holiday break, and we’ll see you in the Spring!

Looking for your next caffeine fix?  Then Salmon Library is the place to be!

• The library staff will be providing free coffee on Thursday, December 6^th at 10:30am and 2:00pm.  We will also be providing free coffee on Sunday, December 9^th from 7-9pm.  Come check this out along with the other “Finals ReCharge” activities going on during Finals week.

• Our in-house coffeeshop will be having extended hours on the following days:

• Finally, we are excited to announce the addition of a hot beverage vending machine!  It offers a variety of coffee and hot chocolate drinks, all which cost $0.50.  You can find it with the rest of our vending machines on the first floor.

Come warm up and get your next caffeine fix at Salmon Library!

*The coffee bean photo is by amanda28192 and is used under Creative Commons license.*

Starting November 30^th, Salmon Library will be having extended hours for final exams!  Please see below for our extended hours until December 12^th:

Don’t forget to contact the Reference Desk if you need any research or citation help on those final papers!  Best of luck to everyone during Finals week!

This year, President Obama issued a presidential proclamation declaring October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month.  We lead Web-based, digital lives. From personal computers, smartphones, and tablets, e-book readers, to working, shopping, and social networking, virtually every aspect of our lives touches the digital world. Even when we are not directly connected to the Internet, this vast worldwide connection of computers, data, and websites supports our everyday lives through financial transactions, transportation systems, healthcare records, emergency response systems, personal communications, and more.

Everyone has a role in securing their part of cyberspace, including the devices and networks they use. Individual actions have a collective impact and when we use the Internet safely we make it more secure for everyone. If each of us does our part—implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating young people, training employees—together we will be a more resilient and safer digital society.

STOP. THINK. CONNECT.

Cyber Security begins with STOP. THINK. CONNECT. These three simple concepts are the starting point for staying safer and more secure online.

• STOP:    Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems.
• THINK:  Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider how your online actions could impact your safety or your family’s.
• CONNECT:  Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer.

Interested in learning more?  Visit the Department of Homeland Security and Stay Safe Online.  If you are interested in learning more about cyber security practices at UAH, email i.t.solutions and they can assist you by providing collateral materials or present to your group about cyber security.

Come visit the Reference Desk and get help on those research papers!  The library is open on Thursday and Friday, October 4-5^th of Fall Break, but please note we are having reduced hours from 7:30am-6:00pm.  We will be closed on Saturday, October 6^th, and will resume normal hours on Sunday October 7^th.  Have a safe and wonderful Fall Break!