The Karrmann Library provides support of information resources to faculty incorporating library components into distance learning environments and to students taking courses at a distance from UW System institutions. Consult the Training and Instruction web site listed above for details. Eager to assist students in the use of computing technology, OIT strongly encourages each student to make use of the excellent resources available on campus. Additionally, OIT provides computer support and troubleshooting for all faculty and staff. Labs make available both PC and Macintosh systems and laser printers with excellent software for word processing, spreadsheet, and database management in addition to Internet access and course-specific software.
Consultants staff the labs to answer questions and provide assistance.
Each of the three colleges and many of the academic units within each college provide computer labs with hardware and software suited to their particular disciplines. Hardware, software, scheduled availability, and support are all determined by the college or department. One is a permanent classroom in Ottensman Hall, used primarily by the College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science, and another is a portable system, used within Pioneer Tower by the College of Business, Industry, Life Science, and Agriculture. The School of Education has a portable system in Doudna Hall. The possibilities for distance learning and worldwide communication are just beginning to be realized.