The Frustrated Nerds Project - Resources for Systems Administrators in Higher Education: A Resource Webliography.

Authors

  • Jessamyn Henninger
  • Susan Ward Aber

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https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2553

Abstract

Systems Architects and Information Technology administrators working in higher education help faculty, staff, and student computer users. Yet, who helps them? What resources do these professionals value? A case study was conducted using purposeful sampling and data collection through electronic interview to gather the preferred information-seeking methods and resources used by experienced computer systems professionals. Findings were consolidated and organized into a list of their recommended resources for researching solutions to the complex logistical problems that arise in the day-to-day support and administration of information technology at higher education institutions. This webliography is designed to aid systems administrators as well as librarians who serve an information-seeking, technology-savvy clientele. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Published

2010-12-01

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Henninger, J., & Aber, S. W. (2010). The Frustrated Nerds Project - Resources for Systems Administrators in Higher Education: A Resource Webliography. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, (63). https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2553

Issue

No. 63 (2010): Fall

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Science and Technology Resources on the Internet

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Copyright (c) 2010 Jessamyn Henninger, Susan Ward Aber

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