School of Information Technology resources

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This summer we are showing off our resources for the School of Information Technology at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne. These resources are available to our registered students.

Our library computers have the software IT students need, including Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, NetBeans IDE, CyberDuck, Raptor, Microsoft Access, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Business Plan Pro. We also have study rooms and commons areas set up for students to demonstrate and collaborate on group projects.

For books on hot topics and scholarly research in IT we have Skillsoft and Springer ebooks specialized collections, and our other collections like Ebook Central are strong in computer science, information technology, and mathematics. The titles displayed are just the tip of the iceberg, selected by our library intern Andrea Broxon and our student worker Than Khine to pique interest.

Research and trends in IT move so quickly, articles are the way to keep up. Our many databases provide access to the latest and greatest peer-reviewed and trade publications, and our staff will help you find what you need to stay current.

We have printed books, study guides, and online services that will prepare you for certificate exams like CompTIA and Microsoft Office Specialist.

Andrea Broxon helped design and set up this display. Andrea just graduated from our Library Technical Assistant program and we know that she has a bright future ahead. Thank you and Congratulations, Andrea!

 

National Police Week May 13-19

This week we honor our law enforcement officers and take time to remember those who have fallen in the service of protecting us and keeping the public peace. The Library of Congress legal blog this week notes the many statutes and codes that are required to carry out police work. I recently completed a library research guide for our Public Affairs and Social Services programs that includes links to relevant local, state, and federal codes. This guide also organizes the many resources we have in the library and online for criminal justice, homeland security, public safety, and legal studies.