| Labs, Workshops and Classrooms
 The
Institute has a wide range of modern, well equipped laboratories,
studios and workshops where students gain first-hand experience
of, and training on, sophisticated scientific, engineering
and business equipment.
The following is a list of specialized workshops, studios
and laboratories:-
Avid Digital Editing Suite, Audio-visual Laboratory, Language
Laboratory, Office Systems Laboratories, Art Studios, Industrial
Design Studios, Central Computer Laboratories, National Toolmaking
Centre, Toolrooms, Pneumatics and Hydraulics Laboratory, Automation
Laboratory, Electronics Laboratories, Engineering Workshops,
Drawing Offices, Hydraulics Laboratory, Civil Engineering
and Materials Laboratory, Product Design Laboratory, Tool
Design Laboratory, Interior Architecture Studios, Water Treatment
Laboratory, Metallurgy and Plastics Laboratory, Biomedical
Science Laboratory, Ecology Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Science
Centre (Clean room, Tablet manufacturing equipment, emulsion
manufacturing equipment, sterile liquid manufacturing equipment,
and validation equipment), Biology Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory,
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, Earth Sciences Laboratory,
Physics Laboratory, Environmental Science Laboratory, Research
Laboratory, Closed Circuit TV Room, Multimedia Laboratory,
Ceramics, Print Making and Paint Studios.
Computer Facilities
Computing resources in the college include over 900 Pentium
class PCs in some 20+ computer laboratories, all linked via
a switched Ethernet/Gigabit LAN running NT as the main server
operating system. Each lab is serviced by a networked laser
printer and scanners and digital cameras are available for
student use. There is a wide range of up to date software
available to staff/students in the college running under Windows
98, Windows NT/2000 and Unix/Linux. Desktop packages range
from the full MS Office 2000 suite as well as many other Databases,
Programming Languages, Desktop publishing, Internet publishing,
Case Tools and CAD packages.
Internet
The college is connected to the Internet via a broadband
connection to ITNET. All students have full access to email
and the world wide web from laboratory computers and the library.
Library
 The
new Institute Library opened its doors to staff and students
for the first
time in September 1999.The facility incorporates 1,750 square
metres of
shelving and study space on two levels with 450 user study
places. A suite of PCs is provided and there are plans to
provide data points at most of the study spaces. Bookstock
is approaching 40,000 with an ongoing programme of stock development
and improvement. There are also extensive collections of official
publications, microfilm, maps, past Institute research, legislation
and standards. Subscriptions to 150 scientific, technological
and business journals are maintained in addition to various
electronic information resources on CD-ROM and over the Internet.
A photocopying service is provided. The Library is open Monday
to Saturday during term time, with night opening to 10.00pm
Monday to Thursday and staff are on hand to help you with
your information needs. The Library is also expanding its
online presence. Its web pages are available at the Institute
site: www.itsligo.ie (Click “Administration” then
“Library”) Facilities include the online catalogue,
a range of databases, user guides and information on all aspects
of the library. Users may request interlibrary loans, reserve
PCs in the Library or make suggestions for the service online.
Common Room
Common Room facilities are available from 8.30am to 9.00pm.
Breakfast is available from 8.30am, a full lunch from 12.00
noon and a full evening meal from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. George
Gorman is the Canteen Manager. George is keenly aware of the
culinary needs of the student population and succeeds very
well in catering for these needs in a congenial, welcoming
environment. The Students’ Common Room is a lively,
friendly
place where students meet their colleagues in social and pleasant
surroundings.
Aula Maxima
The Aula Maxima is a multi-purpose centre containing a large
sports/assembly area, ancillary sporting facilities and a
social area with a snack bar where students may relax after
a strenuous work-out. It is used for various sports activities
and Institute events such as examinations, conferring of awards
and concerts.
Access Officer
This is a new position in the Institute aimed at supporting
students with special needs, from disadvantaged backgrounds
and mature students to make the transition to third level
education and to participate fully and progress within their
course of study. Students in these categories will receive
support at pre entry upon entry, as well as during their course
of study. This will include special initiatives in collaboration
with schools and community based organisations to encourage
individuals to consider participation in third level as a
real option for them.
Catherine Mc Nelis, Access Officer, can be contacted at 071-55381
or
email: access@itsligo.ie
Student Services
Kathleen Cox is the Institute’s Student Services Officer
with specific responsibilities for Institute student services.
The existing framework for student services includes health,
welfare, counselling, chaplaincy, careers, information and
general services. “Caring for our students!” is
the motto of this office. The Student Handbook will give you
detailed information on the range of student services available.
Careers and Gradustes Service
The Careers and Graduates Officer is Adette Ring and her
office is situated in the student services unit. Students
seeking careers counselling should make an appointment with
the Careers Officer by calling into her office or contacting
her on 071-91 55403. The Careers Office can help you with
information on the following • Compiling CVs and covering
letter • Job Options • Interview techniques •
Transferring to other colleges both within Ireland and overseas
• Postgraduate opportunities • Employer information
and visiting employer programme details • Travelling
and working abroad • Student Workshop Programme e.g.
Study Skills, Aptitude Tests, Interviews etc • Careers
Fair - taking place on 30th January 2002 Details of all employment
vacancies and study and career events are displayed on the
careers notice board and are published in the monthly careers
newsletter.
Recruitment Office
School Visits
Through the Recruitment Officer, the Institute provides a
school visit programme, designed to give students the information
needed in order for them to make an informed decision on their
further education. This programme is available not only to
second level schools but to all organisations that require
further information on the wide variety of courses available
within the Institute.
Institute Visits
Institute visits can also be arranged either for groups or
on an individual basis. This gives students the opportunity
to experience life in a third level Institute and to view
the campus and its facilities at first hand.
Institute Open Day
The annual Open Day is one of the highlights of the academic
year. Students can attend talks on the various courses, take
a guided tour of the Institute, and view the exhibition stands
in the Aula Maxima.
The Open Day coincides biannually with the Sligo Guidance
Counsellors Open Day, and beginning this year will coincide
with St. Angela’s College Open Day. Therefore providing
the opportunity of visiting two colleges on one day.
The Recruitment Officer, can be contacted at 071-91 55383
or 087 9274787
Medical Services
A full-time nurse is available on the Institute campus from
9.00am to 5.00pm. A doctor is in attendance daily. A counsellor
is presently available on a part-time basis while the full-time
vacancy is being filled. Meningitis C - Prior to registration
students are advised to have this vaccination which is available
free from their own GP.
Chaplains
The Institute has Roman Catholic and Church of Ireland Chaplains.
There are places of worship for different religions throughout
the City.
Students' Union
 All
students in the Institute are members of the Students’
Union. The Union provides services for students in such areas
as Welfare, Education, Sports and Entertainment.
Bank of Ireland
The Bank of Ireland has recently opened an on-campus branch
building. Located in the Administration/Library, it provides
a comprehensive banking service for students and staff. There
is also a PASS machine. The branch is open from 10.00am to
4.00pm each day.
The Branch Manager can be contacted at 071-91 43373.
KEOHANES BOOKSHOP
Keohanes Bookshop on-campus offers a full range of literature,
both for educational and leisure purposes.
TRANSPORT
Sligo is serviced by a number of national primary routes
including the N17 to Galway (85 miles) and the N4 to Dublin
(135 miles). Further access is provided by airport and mainline
rail. A bus depot is located in the town centre with regular
services connecting to all centres nationwide. Sligo Airport
has daily scheduled flights to Dublin for onward connection
to Europe, while Knock International Airport, 40 miles from
Sligo has flights to the UK and charter flights to Europe.
Many students who are not from the City live in Sligo during
the week and commute home at weekends. Special transport arrangements,
both public and private, facilitate this to a variety of destinations
in Mayo, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon, Monaghan, Cavan, Galway
and Dublin via Longford and Mullingar.
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