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Informatics Office

Web Page www.ssw.umaryland.edu/informatics

Email: informatics@ssw.umaryland.edu
David Pitts - Assistant Dean for Informatics - (410) 706-3619
  

Staff:
David Giegerich - Media Specialist - (410) 706-7232
David Fagan - Media Specialist (410) 706-7232
Stanley Minkin - Information Systems Engineer - (410) 706-5113
Patrick (Rick) Jones – Computer Lab & Classroom – (410) 706-5127

The Informatics Office is one of the core sources of support at the School of Social Work. The staff maintains the audio, video, and computer technology equipment that supports the learning and research environments of the School. The Informatics Office consists of the Computer Center, Computer Training Classroom, Computer Services, & the Media Center. The Informatics Office works with the Office of Student Affairs to provide computer related ADA services. The Informatics Staff is here to support the technology needs of the School of Social Work and we take pleasure in serving our customers. Since technology changes rapidly check our web page at www.ssw.umaryland.edu/informatics for the latest information.

Computer Center

Location: Louis L. Kaplan Hall, Room 3e29

Phone: (410) 706-5112

Hours: (See the Informatics Web Page at www.ssw.umaryland.edu/informatics)

The Computer Center is the open computer lab for administrators, faculty, staff, and students within the School of Social Work. It is equipped with Windows based computers, high speed printers, and document scanners. Some of the software titles available for use include Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Word) and SPSS. All computers are attached to the Internet as well as the campus network for access to resources such as UMNet, HSHSL databases, eReserve, Blackboard, and Surfs.

Computer Services

Location: Louis L. Kaplan Hall, Room 4e39

Phone: (410) 706-5113 & 3619

The Computer Services staff maintains technology equipment owned by the School of Social Work including the network, PC's, Printers, and accessories. They also maintain the security of the School's information resources as well as maintaining user accounts and providing advice and support on the School’s hardware & software technology problems.

Computer Training Classroom

Location: Louis L. Kaplan Hall, Room 3e36

Hours: (See the Informatics Web Page at www.ssw.umaryland.edu/informatics)

The Computer Training Classroom is equipped to allow instructor based technology education. It is equipped with a Windows based mobile classroom including 24 wireless computers and its own printer. Some of the software titles available for use include Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Word) and SPSS. All computers are attached to the Internet as well as the campus network for access to resources such as UMNet, HSHSL databases, eReserve, Blackboard, and Surfs.

Equipment Rental

The Informatics Office makes available to School of Social Work administrators, faculty, staff, and students in limited supply, equipment for on & off-site rental to support the School's programs. For more information see the Informatics Web Page at www.ssw.umaryland.edu/informatics but a summary of typical equipment available is provided below.

Audio Cassette Recorders
Camcorders
Computer Training Classroom
Digital Cameras
Laptop Computers
Multimedia Presentation Equipment
Overhead Projectors
Slide Projectors
Transcribers
Tripods
VCR's & Monitors

Media Center

Location: Louis L. Kaplan Hall, Room 4e39

Phone: (410) 706-7232

Hours: (See the Informatics Web Page at www.ssw.umaryland.edu/informatics)

The Media Center enhances the learning and research environment of the School of Social Work with its broadcast and commercial quality production facility. The Center has equipment to assist in audio recording, videotaping (studio or remote) video editing, duplication (of non-copyrighted material only), multimedia presentation, audio & video teleconferencing, and distance learning. The Media Center staff is also available for multimedia project design advice.

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