It is important to understand how technology is used in classes generally, and especially in your areas of interest or major, and the extent to which faculty use these technologies in interactions with students. Dickinson College uses CourseInfo, an online teaching and learning environment that provides a full range of teaching options from posting documents to building web pages for courses. In addition, many of the faculty expect their students to use the Internet for course-related research. Dickinson is a completely networked campus. General-purpose computer labs are available in the student union, the Library, and Bosler Hall.
Many departments also have their own labs for student use.
The Dickinson College library has a web-based catalog that is a complete record of its holdings. It subscribes to over 100 databases, primarily indices and various specialized encyclopedias. In addition, it subscribes to thousands of full-text journals and approximately 1700 electronic books. All electronic reference materials are available anywhere on campus, including residence hall rooms, with the exception of a few CD-ROMs. The Information Technology department has prepared online materials that provide instruction in many topics.