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It’s more than just a place… …it’s a new concept of service What is the Information Commons? The Information Commons is a fully integrated central facility that provides the technology and expertise needed to support students, faculty, and staff as they seek and process information, acquire skills, and impart knowledge.  Located in the Annenberg Library Loft, it is a center for information discovery, teaching and learning with a strong digital focus.  The Information Commons consists of 22 personal computers providing access to the Internet, the online library catalog, electronic databases, image editing tools, e-mail, office productivity software such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and web authoring tools.  It is staffed by an Information Technology Librarian who is skilled in answering both reference and technology questions. The Information Commons integrates the features of two important services on campus; the Library and Institutional Technology.  This collaboration enables both departments to provide more convenient and enhanced services to students, faculty, and staff, and will enable students to more efficiently address both the Information Literacy and Computer Proficiency learning outcomes. Services available in the Information Commons  Assistance in focusing and beginning research Electronic database instruction Assistance with e-mail Image scanning and photo editing Microsoft Office productivity software and training Web authoring training We envision that students will…  Become empowered; determine the questions they seek, find the answer, and pass their knowledge onto others. Be able to navigate through an information rich world. Increase their level of comfort with technology Understand the intersection of technology and learning. Be prepared for the working environment.

Last Updated on October 12, 2004