As announced by Robert Renaud in his May 2008 administrative report to faculty, LIS has redesigned its website. The site is organized into three sections: Library, Teaching & Learning, and Technology.
The “Library” section includes all the information resources and services you have come to expect online. The “Teaching & Learning” section provides information from and about Academic Technology Services. The “Technology” section is home to information from User Services and the Helpdesk on computer and network technologies on campus.
You will notice a more consistent look and feel, streamlined menus on the left hand side, and LIS news items on the right hand side.
Over the course of the past year, LIS conducted three rounds of usability testing in developing the new site. Testing involved faculty from all three academic divisions as well as students from all four years and various majors.
We believe the new site provides better, more organized access to information from and about LIS. Tell us what you think by submitting comments for the webmaster.

Malware is any software designed to cause damage to a computer or network of computers. Most users will be familiar with terms like computer virus, worm and trojan horse.Spyware is a any software designed to collect and send information about the user’s computing activities. It falls into the malware category when it does not explicitly inform the user of its activities.

Adware is any software designed to deliver advertising material to the user. While not not necessarily malicious, adware is considered to be a nuisance by many users. Some adware can also be spyware.

There are numerous software packages available to detect and remove unwanted software. The College uses Symantec AntiVirus on all College-owned machines. Faculty, staff and public lab machines are updated with current antivirus lists automatically.Students who connect their personal machines to the Dickinson network are required to first have functional, up-to-date antivirus software installed. See the Virus Policy for more information.

Faculty and staff who believe that they may have some form of malware, spyware or adware on their computers should contact the Helpdesk (ext. 1000) for assistance.Students who believe that they may have malware, spyware or adware on their personal computer should contact the ResNet Services Annex for an appointment.