Emory’s Library and Information Technology Services (LITS) has announced a significant improvement to the guest wi-fi experience while on campus. For years, EmoryGuest, the free wi-fi provided to Emory visitors was a restrictive experience. Starting on May 12, visitors to Emory will enjoy significantly improved performance with fewer restrictions. The wi-fi industry is trending toward […]
It’s only two weeks until LITS Game Day and we need to start getting a head count for the numbers of people who will be there. Game Day is an opportunity to enjoy various games, refreshments, and relax with your co-workers. When: May 23 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Where: Computing Center at Cox Hall […]
Neda Zeraatkar (pronounced NEH-deh zeh-rah-AHT-car) is the new Middle East & Islamic studies librarian in the Woodruff Library. She comes to Emory after spending the past seven years as a librarian for the Regional Information Center for Science and Technology in Iran. Born and raised in Shiraz, Iran, Neda earned her bachelor’s degree in library and information science from […]
Recent LITS headlines: Emory Report news: Emory program for first-generation college students set to graduate first participants Emory Libraries news: Top 5 reasons to visit Woodruff Library on Emory’s commencement weekend Emory Libraries news: Alumni and the library Emory Libraries news: Rose Library acquires work of “Atlanta’s Andy Warhol,” Jon Arge Upcoming LITS events: (go HERE for more information […]
Emory University’s LITS Customer Services department has been recognized by the American Business Awards as the winner of the 2018 Customer Service Department of the Year. The American Business Awards (https://stevieawards.com/aba) are widely considered the premier business awards in the nation. Past Customer Service award recipients have included well-known and customer-focused companies and brands such as […]
As is often the case with great advancements, a disaster compels change. Right before the 2017 Oxford College Commencement, the fiber that connected the Oxford computer network with the Atlanta network was accidentally cut. At a crucial time of the academic year, the Oxford network went dark. Network access was quickly restored yet the larger […]
At the recently held Oxford College of Emory University 2018 Staff Awards Picnic, Oxford Dean Douglas Hicks gave special recognition to Mahbuba Ferdousi for her 30 years of service to both the Oxford and Atlanta campuses of Emory. Ferdousi is the Associate Dean and Chief Information Officer of Oxford College Information Technology (OCIT). She began at […]