Welcome to Library & Information Technology Services (LITS)

LITS provides knowledge, consultation, technology, and support to empower learning, teaching, and research at Sewanee. In addition to rich collections of library and archival resources, as well as a robust array of software and other technology resources, LITS offers expert guidance and collaborative partnerships to enhance the academic experience and to foster a connected, informed community at the University of the South.

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Library and Archives Services and Resources

Over one billion items to support teaching and research are available on the shelves or online through the Jessie Ball duPont Library and the William R. Laurie University Archives and Special Collections. This also includes the William Ralston Music Listening Library as well as the Library of the School of Theology. Together, these collections offer a vast range of resources to support teaching, research and entertainment. If you need assistance, please consult with our Research Help librarians.

Technology Services and Resources

LITS provides a wide array of hardware, software, technology assistance and consulting services. Whether you need immediate assistance, or would like consultation on a technology-related project or initiative, contact our Help Desk. 

If you need technology support for a University event, make a request on our event support page. For our platform guides and technology information, use the links below.

LITS OFFICES:

William R. Laurie University Archives and Special Collections
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The William R. Laurie University Archives and Special Collections collects, preserves, and provides access to materials documenting the history of the University, Sewanee and local communities, and the South Cumberland Plateau Region in general. We house University records, rare books, manuscript collections, and other primary source materials. We are open to all researchers.
Hours: 

Monday-Friday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm; mornings by appointment. Click here for up-to-date hours.

Contact Us: 

For any reference and research inquiries, please email us at archives@sewanee.edu or phone (931) 598-3212.

Our location:

The William R. Laurie University Archives and Special Collections is located between the Jessie Ball duPont Library and the Police Department.  Find us on the campus map; we are listed under the Library category.

Collections Management
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Collections Management is responsible for selecting, acquiring, processing, and making print and digital resources available for all patrons. Our functions include circulation, acquisitions, cataloging, electronic resources, interlibrary loan, and serials.
Hours:

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Contact Us: 

For circulation or course reserve inquiries please email us at reserves@sewanee.edu; for purchasing inquiries please email us at acquisitions@sewanee.edu; for electronic resource and access inquiries please email us at eresources@sewanee.edu.

Our location: 

Collections Management staff are located on the main floor of the Jessie Ball duPont Library.

Information Literacy & Instructional Technology
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ILIT provides research help, library instruction, outreach for students and other researchers, as well as instructional support for faculty.
Hours:

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm or by appointment 

Contact Us: 

For any reference and research inquiries, please email us at research@sewanee.edu
For faculty seeking instructional technology support, contact your faculty technology coordinator.

Our location: 

Research Help is located in room G25 on the ground floor of the Jessie Ball duPont Library.
Faculty Technology Coordinators are located in academic buildings across campus.

William H. Ralston Music Listening Library
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The Ralston Library boasts an expansive collection of physical format recordings—LPs and CDs—that seeks to be representative of the standard repertoire of Western art music. The centerpiece of the Ralston Library is the Carlson Listening Room, a loudspeaker room that is considered by many reviewers and audiophiles to be the best publicly-available audio playback space in the world.
Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am-3:00 pm by appointment. Check our calendar to see what is scheduled, or write to ralstonlistening@sewanee.edu to book a visit.

The Crawford Headphone Listening Room is available for all patrons during regular library hours.

Contact Us: 

For inquiries, please email us at ralstonlistening@sewanee.edu

Our location: 

The William H. Ralston Listening Library is located on the 2nd floor of the Jessie Ball duPont Library.

School of Theology Library
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In addition to an extensive Theology book collection, resources include Theology reference materials, Theology periodicals, diocesan journals, as well as the general library collection materials for Philosophy, Psychology, and World Religions.
Hours:

Click here for up-to-date hours.

Contact Us: 
Dr. Romulus Stefanut
Phone: 931.598.1267
Our location: 

Most of the library resources and services for the School of Theology are housed on the third floor of the Jessie Ball duPont Library. In addition, a growing teaching and basic reference collection is also available in the Diocese of Texas Reading Room in Hamilton Hall.

Special Projects and Planning
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The Director of Special Projects and Planning is the LITS liaison to all building and renovation projects across campus, and consults with other colleagues as needed to ensure LITS services and resources are incorporated appropriately into these projects.
Hours: 

Monday - Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Contact Us: 

For any inquiries, please direct emails to mtostrow@sewanee.edu

Our location:

The Special Projects and Planning Office is located on the main floor of the Jessie Ball duPont Library.

Strategic Digital Infrastructure
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The Strategic Digital Infrastructure department, commonly referred to as “SDI,” provides administration and support of technology infrastructure, enterprise systems, and applications.
Hours: 

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm by appointment.

Contact Us: 

Requests for services or consulting can be made by emailing sdi-help@sewanee.edu. For a cybersecurity concern, contact it-security@sewanee.edu.

Our location:

Staff are located in the EQB / Comptel building and are available by appointment only.

Technology Access & Support
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TAS is responsible for operating the Help Desk, providing University event support, and assisting with other technology needs.
Hours: 

In-person hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Help Desk tickets can be submitted at any time. 

Contact Us: 

For any inquiries, please email us at helpdesk@sewanee.edu or call us at (931) 598-1369.

Our location:

We are located on the ground floor of the Jessie Ball duPont Library.