The division of Library and Information Services (LIS) provides library and technology resources, and a wide-range of services in research, learning and scholarship to support information fluency and technology awareness for the campus community. 

LIS prides itself on personal attention to constituents and improving services in response to the needs of the campus.  Our staff can help with your information and computer/technology needs from maintenance and upgrades to using the newest technology to support teaching and learning in the classroom. We are here to help you achieve your objectives and become even more successful as a student, faculty member or administrator.   

Contact Info

Brenda BretzVice President

Phone

717-245-1587

Fax

717-245-1690

Location

West College (Old West) Mailing Address

Waidner-Spahr Library

Waidner-Spahr Library

The Waidner-Spahr Library supports the Dickinson College community in teaching, learning, scholarship, and service activities by facilitating access to information in all formats. Our strong collections and personalized services enhance research, study and community. Our information literacy program teaches the critical approaches to information necessary for academic success, professional accomplishment, and lifelong learning. Our welcoming building spaces reflect the role of the library as the place where the disciplines meet.


Academic Technology

Academic Technology

Academic Technology supports faculty and students in the creation and use of new media for presenting ideas in the classroom and to the world. Genres of new media include podcasting, digital storytelling and collaborative editing with social software.


Technology

Technology

Dickinson’s historic campus may be rooted in the past, but it’s also wired into the future. From geographic information systems (GIS) to the high-speed network that enables discussions to continue long after class, the college provides faculty, students and staff with the technology resources they need to excel.