Where we are

1. InterWeb at the University of JosByStephen A. Akintunde, PhDDeputy University Librarian (Systems)University of Jos Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

2. 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 Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

3. Progress • Campus Wide Area Network • One of three campuses networked • Distance a major problem for total network: • Wireless, or • Satellite Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

4. ICT Leaders • It’s a Team work • Computer Centre • MIS • NUNet • University Libraries Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

5. 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? Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

6. 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 Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

7. Nigerian Universities Network (NUNet) • Timely birth • Customised structure helpful • No limit to possibilities Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

8. 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 Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

9. ICT Administrative Structure in the University of Jos • In the beginning • The Old structure • What Benefits • Why it was dumped Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

10. ICT Board Deans and Directors' ICT MIS Committee Computer Centre NUNet Committee ICT Committees Of various units MIS Computer Centre NUNet ICT Coordinators appointed The New ICT Structure • What hope for the future? Oversight Committees ICT Coordinators Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

11. Change Agents • Internal Change agents • Effectiveness curtailed by bureaucracy • Outside Change agents • Freedom exploited Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

12. 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 Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

13. 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 Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

14. Updating Web Pages • “Webmaster” needed • Interns still important Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

15. Goals for the Future • Versatile Internet Service Provider • Academic communication fully on-line • Synchronized personal number for both staff and students • Virtual library Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

16. Credits • Mr. E. G. Eseyin • Mr. S. E. Adewumi • Mr. Daniel Yakmut • Coach Cliff Missen, and • Noble Interns and Apprentices Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet

17. Thank you all … and … • Welcome to virtual Reality Unijos uses its height advantage to gain access to the Internet