LRC Systems

Program Director or Chairperson: Curtis L. Stevens, Assoc. Dean

Program Description: The service coordinates activities associated with all of the Learning Resources systems, computers and associated software within the LRC; e.g., Library. A primary system is, SIRSI, the automated library system that requires constant and positive interaction with Information Systems (IS). Along with the librarians, this service coordinates the maintenance of activities associated with the expensive and very valuable electronic databases that provide easy access to the information they contain

Activity #1: Provide more effective training to all staff to increase efficiency and effective use of all LRC systems.

Expected Benefit: Staff will make better use of technology and provide more effective service to students and faculty.

Activity #2: Include instructional equipment, computers and other technology requests in the College Technology Plan; secure budget to implement the plan.

Expected Benefit: Provide staff and students up-to-date computer and other multi-media workstations as well as other instructional media equipment required to support the curriculum.

Activity #3: Collaborate with all departments in the LRC in the development of more efficient and effective procedures.

Expected Benefit: Provide better and more effective service to students and staff

Additional Planning Activities

• Coordinate with IS and other appropriate departments in obtaining up-to-date computers and related equipment and software.
  
• Continually evaluate new software packages and equipment for use in the LRC.
  
• Hire additional systems support staff to assist the Systems Specialist.
  

• Systems and task analysis of technical processes completed.
  
• New software packages and equipment for use in the LRC evaluated.
  
• Inter- and intra-department staff development activities implemented