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Need help? Self-help is available in the IT Knowledge Base

Posted on by Christine Doucette

The IT Knowledge Base is an online database of technology guidance with step-by-step instructions and other support information. It is designed to help K-Staters find solutions to their technology problems, including everyday computer and mobile device setup and connecting to K-State systems and resources.

The IT Service Desk keeps the knowledge base up-to-date by adding new information based on student, faculty and staff support requests.

Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For in-person support, come to the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

Find contact information for K-Staters using the K-State People Search Directory

Posted on by Cathy Rodriguez

Would you like to contact someone at K-State but don’t have their contact information? Use the K-State People Search Directory to find contact information for students, faculty, and staff.

To access the directory, visit the K-State People Search Directory or type in your search at the top of any K-State web page and select the people tab.

People Search Directory webpage

Student information

Student personal information will not be shown unless you are signed in with your K-State credentials. If you are signed in, the following information will be displayed:

    • Name (preferred name)
    • Student Classification (e.g., Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
    • Major
    • Email

Faculty/staff information

The following information is displayed in faculty and staff search results:

  • Name
  • Title – Department
  • Office address and phone number

Email addresses aren’t displayed unless you are signed in with your email credentials. However, you can still send a message to the desired person using the Message button.

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Questions

If you have any questions about the K-State People Search Directory, contact the IT Service Desk:

IT Service Desk fall schedule

Posted on by Christine Doucette

Do you have questions? The IT Service Desk has the answers you need. Located on the second floor of Hale Library, the IT Service Desk can help with email, eIDs, passwords, Canvas, internet access, KSIS and software issues. They can also help solve computer problems or order an IT service.

IT Service Desk Hours

All Services — Phone, Live Chat and Walk-in
  • Monday – Thursday — 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday — 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday —  1 – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday — 1 – 8 p.m.
Phone and Chat Only
  • Monday – Thursday — 8 – 10 p.m.

You can contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

IT Service Desk summer schedule

Posted on by Christine Doucette

The IT Service Desk will have reduced hours during the summer.

You can contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

Summer Hours

  • Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (All Services)
  • Monday-Thursday, 6-8 p.m. (Phone and Live Chat only)
  • Saturday, 1-6 p.m. (Phone and Live Chat only)
  • Sunday, 1-6 p.m. (All Services or Phone and Chat only when the library is closed)

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Need help? Self-help is available in the IT Knowledge Base

Posted on by Christine Doucette

The IT Knowledge Base is an online database of technology guidance with step-by-step instructions and other support information. It is designed to assist K-Staters in finding solutions to their technology problems, including everyday computer and mobile device setup and connecting to K-State systems and resources.

The IT Service Desk keeps the knowledge base up-to-date by adding new information based on student, faculty, and staff support requests.

Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

IT Service Desk spring break schedule

Posted on by Christine Doucette

The IT Service Desk will have reduced hours during spring break, open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 11-15, closed March 16. Regular hours will resume on March 17.

The Media Center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 11-15. The IT Equipment Checkout will be closed during spring break.

You can contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library. View the IT Service Desk Hours for the spring semester.

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Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk

Posted on by Christine Doucette

Need help? The IT Service Desk staff can help you with your IT requests and services. Whether you need help resolving an IT incident, solving computer problems, or ordering an IT Service.

You can contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library. View the IT Service Desk Hours for the spring semester.

Continue reading “Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk” →

IT Service Desk closed Jan. 15

Posted on by Christine Doucette

The IT Service Desk will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, during the Martin Luther King holiday. For those who need assistance, you can access the IT Knowledge Base. The IT Knowledge Base is a collection of all IT information in a single, easily accessible knowledge base that provides a one-stop-shop for customer self-service. The IT Service Desk will resume its regular operating hours on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Located on the second floor of Hale Library, the IT Service Desk staff can help you with your IT requests and services. Whether you need help resolving an IT incident, solving computer problems, or ordering an IT Service. Continue reading “IT Service Desk closed Jan. 15” →

IT Service Desk fall schedule

Posted on by Christine Doucette

The IT Service Desk’s fall schedule begins on Sun. Aug. 20. Located on the second floor of Hale Library, the IT Service Desk staff can help you with your IT requests and services. Whether you need help resolving an IT incident solving computer problems or ordering an IT Service.

IT Service Desk Hours

All Services — Phone, Live Chat, and Walk-in
  • Monday – Thursday — 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday — 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday —  Closed
  • Sunday — 1 – 8 p.m.
Phone and Chat Only
  • Monday – Thursday — 8 – 10 p.m.
  • Friday — 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday –  Closed

You can contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.

Need help? Self-help is available in the IT Knowledge Base

Posted on by Christine Doucette

The IT Knowledge Base is a published collection of documentation that includes answers to frequently asked questions, how-to guides, and troubleshooting instructions. The Knowledge Base is designed to make it easy for K-Staters to find solutions to their problems without asking for help.

Collecting all IT information in a single, easily accessible knowledge base provides a one-stop-shop for customer self-service, including:

  • Timely information
  • Enhanced search capabilities
  • Improved accessibility

Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library.