The Information Technology Services group plans, implements, supports, and promotes information technology systems use for School of Information students, faculty, and staff. The Information Technology Lab, with access to the latest computer and AV technology, premium software, a variety of digital imaging tools, and a helpful, friendly support staff (look for the purple shirts!), is located on the first floor of UTA. To contact the lab, please call (512) 471-3991 or email itlab-tech@ischool.utexas.edu.
New to the iSchool?
Don't forget to sign up for a School of Information account (so you can get your iSchool email address and server space)! For more information about how to use your School of Information account, check out the How to Use Your School of Information Account tutorial, which walks you through signing up for your account, changing your password, checking your email, and posting webpages to your School of Information server space.
IT Lab
The IT Lab is a great place for students to go between classes, for group meetings, and for quiet study sessions. The IT Lab offers a number of technology resources, plus the IT Lab is the hub of activity for the Purpleshirts, the iSchool Teaching Assistants who staff the Lab and provide helpful information and assistance on a variety of subjects. So stop by and check them out: IT Lab Information.
Connecting from home? Get BevoWare!
BevoWare provides the software you need to protect your computer from viruses, improve the security of your connections, browse the Web, read and send e-mail, use the campus printing system and more. Distributed by UT Austin for both Macintosh and Windows computers, BevoWare saves you money, time and trouble.
Instruction: Tutorials and Short Courses
Streaming media tutorials covering a vast array of tasks and applications are available in the Tutorials section. Most of these tutorials consist of quick videos you can watch online, clear instructions for browsing, or handouts you can print and take with you. Tutorial handouts are also available in the IT Lab, along with short and sweet one-page tutorials.
IT Services offers free classes on various computer topics for School of Information students, faculty, and staff. Subjects range from operating systems like Unix to instruction in image design and specific applications such as Macromedia Dreamweaver. Check out our Short Course page for the latest schedule and information on requesting a short course. The IT Lab Staff is always interested in hearing your suggestions and is happy to work with students one-on-one or in groups.
Still have a question?
If you're still confused by something related to technology at the iSchool, check out our Frequently Asked Questions. These topics cover areas related to being a student, teaching a course, and working from home. If you are still curious about something, don't hesitate to drop the IT Lab Staff a line!