Information Services Mission, Vision, & Values
The Information Services Division encompasses the Computer Center, Cofrin Library, Media Services, Learning Technology Center and Telecommunications with a vision:
- To offer an integrated approach for access to informational resources, technology tools and instructional support services, and
- To become a leader in the application of information technology resources to enhance learning and develop knowledge.
The mission of Information Services is:
- To provide access to high quality research resources and information services
- To provide appropriate technology in support of student learning and information literacy
- To enable effective use of technology
- To provide administrative support for effective communication and resource management
The primary responsibilities of Information Services are:
1. Providing access to information in support of teaching and learning by:
- selecting, acquiring/licensing, and cataloging academic information in all formats
- maintaining access hours in the library, media resources and general access labs
- organizing and distributing information content electronically
2. Managing information systems which support administrative functions by:
- maintaining the Student Information System
- maintaining the campus-wide information system on the web server
- maintaining the library management system
- maintaining other campus-wide administrative systems
- planning for system upgrades and migrations
3. Building and maintaining a communication infrastructure, which includes:
- managing the campus network architecture
- planning for network operating system upgrades and migrations
- managing desktop operating system environment
- providing technical support (hardware and software)
- providing repair services for workstations, printers and media equipment
4. Assisting students, faculty and staff in the effective use of technology by:
- maintaining general access labs for students
- supporting remote labs
- providing assistance in using computer applications and resolving problems through the Help Desk Service
