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Andy Ritter

  • Head of Library Systems, Library Systems
  • IT Service Coordinator II

Job Responsibilities

  • Develops strategy and tactics for the ongoing use of technology in the library environment.
  • Plans and coordinates purchase of new equipment, computers, specialized peripherals for library.
  • Serves as an active Library Integrated System (Alma and Primo) Administrator.
  • Appraises current systems, their capabilities, and how the library can react to new features and options both within and between existing platforms.
  • Assist in coordinating and compiling research and metrics related to specific library requirements in addition to comparative data for peers.
  • Campus liaison with campus technology units.
  • Participation in UW System Shared Services governance and working groups.
  • Serves as primary technical contact for the Libraries Web environment.

Subject Areas of Interest

  • Architecture
  • Computer Technology
  • English Literature
  • Film Studies
  • Internet Applications and Web Site Design
  • Modern Art

Selected Projects & Responsibilities

Education

  • Master of Library and Information Science – University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
  • Bachelor of Arts, English & Film Studies – University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Professional Affiliations

Selected Publications & Presentations

  • Quick Connection Instructions - Air Media (2024)
  • LibCal - Library Calendar/Hours/Group Study Booking/Research Consultation Scheduling (2023)
  • Repurposing Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons into Virtual Computing due to COVID-19 (2020-2021)
  • 51ÁÔÆæ Libraries Services and Resources During COVID-19 (2020)
  • CTS/Library Kickoff Announcement (2019)
  • Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant Proposal for 51ÁÔÆæ Libraries (2017)
  • Digital Spring Cleanup - Strategies for Migrating Files to One Drive (2017)
  • Chromebook Management - Library Laptop Checkout Program (2017)
  • History of Black Representation and It's Rise within the Comic Book Genre (2016)
  • 51ÁÔÆæ Libraries Student Guide: Staff Computers (2014)
  • Learn At Lunch Tech Series (2010)

  • Changing Trends in Library Technology: or how I learned to love
    technology and realize that there will ALWAYS be work to do (2006)
  • ZAPPED: Effective Policies for Public Internet Computers (2005)
  • Find It! @ 51ÁÔÆæ Libraries (2004)
  • GML Website Focus Groups (2002)
  • Website Great Lakes User Group Meeting 2001 (2001)
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