Library/IT Assessment Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Library/IT Assessment?
The Library and Information Technology Assessment is a revenue source that will
be dedicated to projects improving library and computing services to UIC students.
Net revenues will be used to upgrade and improve student learning spaces and
technology in all University Library sites and upgrade technology provided by the
Academic Computing and Communications Center (ACCC) including multimedia classrooms.
The net revenues are split 50-50 between Library projects and ACCC projects.
Check the ACCC Web pages for
news
about the computer center's plans for improved
services.
New undergraduate, graduate and professional students enrolling in UIC for the
first time in academic year 2008/09 and beyond will pay this assessment. For
all full-time undergraduate and graduate/professional students for whom the
assessment applies, the fiscal year 2008/09 rate will be $200 per semester; for
students at less than full-time enrollment, the assessment will be pro-rated
according to current tuition range calculations: see
graduate tuition and fees or
undergraduate tuition and fees.
A portion of the revenue collected is set aside for student financial aid.
Why have a Library/IT Assessment?
The Library and Information Technology Assessment is intended to improve the
learning environment for students in the classroom, in the University Library,
and in Academic Computing and Communications Center (ACCC) labs and prepare
students to be competitive in a technologically sophisticated world. The assessment
provides dedicated resources for hardware, software, Web and server applications
in the library and the labs, ergonomic furniture, and learning spaces that enable
group project work and collaboration.
Who approved the Library/IT Assessment?
In recent years, students consistently commented on the lack of comfortable
individual work spaces, adequate computers with production software, and functional
group study rooms in the University Library. In early 2008, the need for dedicated
funds to improve the technology and learning environment on campus was most cogently
articulated. The UIC campus held a town hall meeting, and leadership from the
University Library and ACCC met with student groups during spring 2008 semester
to discuss the needs and anticipated benefits of such an assessment. The
University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the Library/IT Assessment at
its May 22, 2008 meeting.
Who decides how to spend the revenues from the Library/IT Assessment?
A committee comprised of at least 50% student representatives and with faculty
representation makes recommendations to the Provost each year on what projects
or services should be undertaken with the net revenues from the assessment.
Those serving on the committee for academic year 2008/09 are:
- Mary Case - University Librarian
- Davide Fossati - Graduate Student Council
- Frank Goldberg - Vice Provost for Resource Planning and Management
- Mark Grabiner - Department Head, Kinesiology and Nutrition
- David Hofman - Associate Professor, Physics
- Ahmed Kassem - Vice Provost for Information Technology
- John Katsis - Health Professions Student Council
- Lon Kaufman - Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs
- Irene Klein - Graduate Student Council
- Michael Kravolec - Health Professions Student Council
- Manu Raghavan - Undergraduate Student Government
- James Winters - Student Trustee
What is the plan for improving library collections?
The following e-resources have been added to the library collections using the
funds from the assessment:
What projects or services will be put in place in the Daley Library in academic
year 2008/09? What is the schedule for work?
- 1st floor:
- install 12 new computers with software provided by ACCC - October-November 2008
- install 14 new computers with software provided by ACCC in the ELL (Electronic
Learning Laboratory) - January-February 2009
- set up 20 new laptops for lending, with software provided by ACCC;
available in the Reserves unit - February 2009
- 2nd floor:
- install 12 new computers in northeast cluster with software provided by
ACCC - November 2008
- install new counter top in northeast cluster - November 7, 2008
- remove built-in counters around Reference desk - November 24-30, 2008
- demolish half-walls on north and south sides - December 2008
- install new computer tables and chairs - January - March 2009
- install new computer for microforms scanner - February 2009
- 3rd floor:
- replace 6 old, out-of-warranty computers with in-warranty computers from
1st and 2nd floors - November 2008
- replace additional old, out-of-warranty computers with in-warranty computers from
1st and 2nd floors - January 2009
- 4th floor:
- replace 7 old, out-of-warranty computers with in-warranty computers from
1st and 2nd floors - November 2008
- replace additional old, out-of-warranty computers with in-warranty computers from
1st and 2nd floors - January 2009
What projects or services will be put in place in the Science Library in
academic year 2008/09? What is the schedule for work?
Planning is underway, check back for details on the schedule.
What projects or services will be put in place in the Library of the Health
Sciences-Chicago in academic year 2008/09?
- 1st floor:
-
install two new printers, first floor - October 2008
-
install 12 new computers - February - March, 2009
- 2nd - 3rd floor and Lower Level
-
replace old, out-of-warranty computers with
in-warranty computers from 1st floor - February - March, 2009
What projects or services will be put in place in the Library of the Health
Sciences-Peoria in academic year 2008/09?
Planning is underway, check back for details on the schedule.
What projects or services will be put in place in the Library of the Health
Sciences-Rockford in academic year 2008/09?
Planning is underway, check back for details on the schedule.
What projects or services will be put in place in the Library of the Health
Sciences-Urbana in academic year 2008/09?
Planning is underway, check back for details on the schedule.
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