What Is an ITC?

Information Technology Centers (ITCs) provide technology support services to the school districts they represent.

	Funding for each ITC is decided by school districts through an elected Board of Directors, which consist of superintendents and treasurers. Therefore, services may vary from ITC to ITC.
	ITCs are an extension of the school districts they represent. ITCs are fully owned by the school districts they serve. In essence, they are owned by their customers.
	All ITCs provide a core set of services to their districts including payroll services, attendance reporting, e-mail, data processing, and professional development for employees of the districts.
	Nearly all ITCs are the Internet Service Providers to their districts.
	Because they are owned and funded by the school districts, ITCs do not profit from the services they provide.
	ITCs maintain constant communication with each other. This open communication enables ITCs to stay abreast on technologies used in districts around Ohio. ITC representatives are then able to share information with their respective districts.
	ITC representatives consult with their governing boards, so district representatives are able to make educated decisions about what technology is available to them based on the funding ITCs receive.
	Because ITCs are experts in the networks they are part of, there is less of a need for school districts to seek outside, private companies for technology services.

How do ITCs support INFOhio's library automation software?

	Provide connectivity to the INFOhio network.
	Provide support, updates and maintenance of the software.
	Provide in-service training and users group meetings.
	Update library patron information automatically.
	Provide nightly backup of all data.
	Web-based searching from school and home computers.