Information Services

Information Services (IS) provides a range of IT and library information services and support across the University’s UK and international campuses. Our innovative work has earned a national reputation for a number of areas, including:

• eLearning
• ePublishing
• portal development

We have received international attention for our Web Campus in Second Life, a 3D virtual campus devoted to distance learning, understanding new technologies and making the University’s renowned work more accessible.

There are three divisions within the department:

• Corporate and Customer Services
• IT Systems
• Research and Learning Resources (RLR)

These divisions are responsible for ensuring that around 40,000 staff and students have access to teaching, learning and research resources by:

• providing the University’s IT infrastructure
• acquiring, developing and supporting new and emerging technologies and systems, including e-learning
• providing access to millions of electronic and printed resources across in 13 libraries across the University’s campuses
• supporting staff and students through the IS helpline and disability support

The department is also responsible for a wide range of services, from the University’s Manuscripts and Special Collections and media production to the provision of computer rooms and audio visual equipment.

For further information please visit the Information Services (IS) website.