Literacy in computing has become a fundamental requirement of the workplace in the same way as reading, writing and numeracy would have been a generation ago. I.T. Letterkenny intends to provide services that will allow you to grow in computer competence, regardless of the course you are following. No prior knowledge of computing is assumed or required. As the Institute continues to grow and our new facilities come on line, we hope to be able to offer all incoming students an introductory course in the usage of computers and an introduction to our networking facilities. More than anything else, this grounding in computer usage will help you learn how to learn, how to search and find information easily from other Institutes and universities around the world, how to communicate with others regardless of their geographical location.
Information is the key.
Our library and computing facilities will be combining to allow students all over the Institute to have access to all kinds of information, stored both in our own library , and in other Institutes around the country and indeed the world. A dedicated computer area is being included in our new library to allow for both computer access and audio-visual work. There are 9 main computer labs providing access to some 318 computers on the Port Road Campus and 2 specialised design labs at the St Conal's Campus. A wide range of equipment is available - Apple Power PCs, Windows 95 and NT based machines , as well as specialised UNIX workstations and servers. Most of the equipment used by students is state of the art and our network is one of the most advanced in the country, offering full video and multimedia support.