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University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Informatics

Social Work Informatics is the collection, classification, storage, retrieval, communication and optimal use of Social Work related data, information, and knowledge.

The Informatics Office is one of the core sources of support at the School of Social Work. The staff uses a wide range of audio, video, and computer technology to facilitate and enhance the learning environment at the School. The staff's goal is to provide the resources to allow you to do your research/studies/work in an efficient and secure environment.

Informatics Office Forms, Links & Publications: (some links are files in Adobe Acrobat Format).

Audio & Video Technology

• Equipment Rentals
• Media Center Policies 
• Student Guide to Video Production

Computers & Technology

• Accessible Computing
• Computer Center (Lab) Hours
• Computer Training Classroom Policies
• Equipment Rentals
• UMB Laptop Program - (optional) / Computing Recommendations
• Software Licensing Office
• UMB PC Sales Information
• Wireless

Campus Resources

• Campus Directory
• Center for Information Technology Services (CITS) - UMB
• Refworks
• UMNet WebMail
• Writing Center

eLearning

• Blackboard (main campus BlackBoard system)
• Blackboard  (Continuing Ed \ Non-Traditional course server)
• Blackboard Course Creation Form (faculty/staff link)
• eLearning Committee Website (faculty/staff, administrative & pedalogical issues)
• UMB e-Learning WebSite
• e-Learning@UMB for Students

Faculty Staff Resources

• Altiris Agent Install
• Off-site access to files
       Faculty & Staff, these instructions will allow you to access your network files from off-site.
• Outlook Web Access User Guide
• Outlook Web Access User Guide Appendix
• Individual purchase software page
• Toner Service Request (HP Laser Printers maintained by Allison Matthews Associates)
       To get toner for an SSW laser printer call the phone number on the tag on the front.
• Unified messaging request form (what is unified messaging?)
       This will enable you to listen to your voicemail messages using email (pretty cool)
• VPN Software download and Instructions
       This software is necessary to access certain campus resources from off-site.