Information Commons

The TCU Information Commons is a collaborative project between the TCU Library, TCU Technology Resources and the William L. Adams Writing Center. Members of the TCU community can receive help with research, technology, and writing through the services the Information Commons offers.

Thanks to a gift from the Student Government Association (SGA), the Information Commons added the Frog Pods, four collaborative computing areas, in the fall of 2005. Each Frog Pod is equipped with movable tables, two 20" LCD monitors on maneuverable arms, a PC, white board, and wireless keyboards and mice, and two of them also contain Apple computers. Information about reserving the Frog Pods for group study may be found on this webpage.

Mission

The Information Commons facilitates access to information resources through innovative technology in support of faculty, staff, students and the greater intellectual community in a user-centered environment.

Vision

To be a dynamic portal to global information and technology cultivating strategic partnerships in an active learning environment

Core Values

As partners in the Information Commons we uphold and aspire to these values:

• Developing strategic partnerships to provide an evolving range of services to faculty, staff, students and the greater intellectual community.
• Building a positive work environment that advocates staff empowerment and development.
• Fostering growth in the effective utilization of information resources and technology in support of life-long learning.
• Promoting academic achievement and improved administrative processes for the enhancement and welfare of our community.
• Stimulating communication in order to support effective collaboration within and across all TCU departments.

Library Services

The IC staff provide research assistance and teach the use of library resources. Reference Librarians can help develop search strategies for research papers, search library catalogs, databases, and indexes, as well as provide instruction in the use of the library and the Internet.

E-mail: reference@tcu.edu
Telephone: 817-257-7117

Computer Lab Services

The IC staff provide assistance with the use of the lab software and hardware and provide wireless networked laptops, audio headphones, and Frog Pods check-out.

Reserving Frog Pods for Group Study

• Call 817-257-7117
• The group must have at least 3 persons to reserve a pod.
• The pods can be reserved for no more than 3 hours.
• No reservations can be made more than 24 hours in advance.

ResNet Tech Services

The ResNet Tech students can assist with personal computer problems, access to computer accounts, disk and file recovery, and wireless setup of personal laptops.

E-mail: Help@tcu.edu
Telephone: 817-257- 6855 (Faculty/Staff)
817-257- 5855 (Students)

Writing Services

The staff of the William L. Adams Center for Writing can provide advice on your writing. Visit with a writing consultant at their main center or their library annex (Walk-ins are welcome, but Writing Center staff urge that you call for an appointment). You can also request online assistance through their web site.

E-mail: r.vann@tcu.edu
Telephone: (Main Office) 817-257-7221 (Library Annex) 817-527-6520

Mary Couts Burnett Library | Texas Christian University | TCU Box 298400, Fort Worth, TX 76129 | +1 817-257-7117 | Fax: (817) 257-7282