Information Science and Technology Facilities
Available Facilities
W. W. Hagerty LibraryThe Hagerty Library supports research supports research in the College of Information Science and Technology through provision of books, periodical literature, and related materials in all fields of inquiry in library and information science, computer science, systems engineering, information systems, and technology. With over 450 online literature databases, more than 21,500 full-text electronic journal titles and more than 110,000 electronic books, the majority of the Library's resources are now available online via its homepage (http://www.library.drexel.edu/). On-site amenities include close to one hundred laptop and desktop PCs for walk-in use by students and hundreds of seating options for quiet work or group projects, including over a dozen group study rooms and the 24/7 cafe area. The staff of ten reference librarians includes an IST subject specialist who is available for individual research consultations.
iCommons
Located in Room 106 of the Rush Building, the College’s iCommons features desktop computers, a wireless/laptop area, free black and white printing, more collaborative space for its students and a furnished common area. There is a fully equipped conference room for student use with Plasma display and videoconferencing capabilities. The iCommons provides technical support to students, faculty, and administrative staff. In addition, the staff provides audio-visual support for all presentation classrooms within the Rush Building. Use of the iCommons is reserved for all students taking iSchool courses.
The computers for general use are Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX machines with appropriate
applications which include the Microsoft Office suite, various database
management systems, modeling tools, and statistical analysis software. Library related resources may be accessed at the iCommons and through
the Hagerty Library. The iSchool is a member of the Rational SEED Program which
provides cutting-edge CASE and project management software for usage
in the iCommons and iSchool classrooms.
iSchool students can access Drexel’s mail server from within the iCommons. The iCommons, student labs, and classrooms have access to networked databases,
print and file resources within the College, and the Internet via the
University’s network. Email accounts, Internet and BannerWeb access
are available through the Office of Information Resources and Technology.
Other Facilities
The College maintains 7 classrooms equipped for audio-visual presentation. These rooms typically contain a networked PC, VCR, ceiling mounted projectors,
and other equipment for presentations and demonstrations. Two of these
classrooms are fully equipped to function as computing labs for networking,
programming and database-related projects.
Information Technology Lab
In 2005, the iSchool designed and built a laboratory in support of the new degree
program in Information Technology. This lab consists of enterprise class
information technology hardware that students would encounter in industry
positions. The hardware includes more than a dozen servers that are available
to students and CISCO networking hardware. The hardware is networked
and reconfigurable as needed for the various classes the laboratory supports. In addition a special system has been built into to the classroom to
allow real time control of all classroom workstations.
Alumni Garden
The Rush Building’s Alumni Garden provides additional collaborative space
for students, alumni and faculty. The Garden features wireless networking,
tables with built-in power outlets, accessible covered patio and balconies
and a bicycle rack. The Alumni
Garden may be reserved for Drexel events.
