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InterWeb at the University of JosByStephen A. Akintunde, PhDDeputy University Librarian (Systems)University of Jos : InterWeb at the University of Jos By Stephen A. Akintunde, PhD Deputy University Librarian (Systems) University of Jos


Where we are : Where we are Internet Access and web browsing now a reality at the University of Jos (since May 2001) Web site hosting and maintenance next Status versus: Computer literacy rate on campus Access to ICT by staff and students Support from University Administration


Progress : Progress Campus Wide Area Network One of three campuses networked Distance a major problem for total network: Wireless, or Satellite


ICT Leaders : ICT Leaders It’s a Team work Computer Centre MIS NUNet University Libraries


The Computer Centre : The Computer Centre A great start: Director with neither a PC nor office! Today: Computer Centre is too small for the many facilities! So, what next?


Management Information Systems Unit : Management Information Systems Unit First thoughts: Administrative unit or mainstream Computer Centre? Get going- Databases Payroll System Personnel records Student records Demographic Academic On-line registration Identity cards production


Nigerian Universities Network (NUNet) : Nigerian Universities Network (NUNet) Timely birth Customised structure helpful No limit to possibilities


The University Libraries : The University Libraries Grandmother of them all First thoughts Digitization efforts Library catalogue Other library records Services to clients Computer-Aided Literature Search Serials List Web browsing Printing Electronic mail Portals Power back up - Solar What next? NVLP


ICT Administrative Structure in the University of Jos : ICT Administrative Structure in the University of Jos In the beginning The Old structure What Benefits Why it was dumped


The New ICT Structure : The New ICT Structure What hope for the future? Oversight Committees ICT Coordinators


Change Agents : Change Agents Internal Change agents Effectiveness curtailed by bureaucracy Outside Change agents Freedom exploited


Internet Access : Internet Access Connect! The trial period Access fee structure The first steps Who bears the cost? How about the infrastructure? Can’t wait any longer! Operational Imperatives


Web Page Design : Web Page Design The Way Out Internship Programme Students are Creative & Fast learners Intlinet class Teachers are also taught! Web Masters Club Way to improve on designs


Updating Web Pages : Updating Web Pages “Webmaster” needed Interns still important


Goals for the Future : Goals for the Future Versatile Internet Service Provider Academic communication fully on-line Synchronized personal number for both staff and students Virtual library


Credits : Credits Mr. E. G. Eseyin Mr. S. E. Adewumi Mr. Daniel Yakmut Coach Cliff Missen, and Noble Interns and Apprentices


Thank you all … and … : Thank you all … and … Welcome to virtual Reality