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Electronic Resources & Information Technology
The Electronic Resources and Information Technology (ERIT) department has created a number of cutting-edge inventions, many of which have been adopted by other libraries nationwide. The members of ERIT have spoken at over 500 conferences and workshops and have authored over 100 articles and chapters.
The Electronic Resources and Information Technology (ERIT) department will provide the necessary library technology services to effectively support library operations and the information-related needs of students, faculty, and staff.
- Advance digital scholarship by partnering with faculty to co-create and support innovative online scholarly works and tools, preserving and disseminating unique research to benefit the broader community.
- Provide access to unique university and local community historical materials by (1) digitizing and making collections freely available, (2) supporting teaching, research, and community engagement, and (3) offering high-impact experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Provide a customized integrated library platform that delivers the necessary modules for essential library operations, and a discovery interface for seamless access to physical and digital resources while supporting the teaching, learning, and research activities of all library users.
- Deliver an intuitive and accessible library website that centralizes information, resources, and services to effectively support the needs of students, faculty, staff, and the community.
- In partnership with campus information technology services, provide reliable, secure, and up-to-date computing resources that support the operational needs of library employees and enhance access, productivity, and digital engagement for authorized library users.