Information Technology

A Library Subject Guide providing suggested resources and other information for beginning research about Information Technology.

Introduction to Information Technology
Information Technology (IT) is the study or use of systems (especially computers and telecommunications) for storing, retrieving, and sending information.

The technology sector is the category of stocks relating to the research, development, or distribution of technologically based goods and services. This sector contains businesses revolving around the manufacturing of electronics, creation of software, computers, or products and services relating to information technology.

Graduate Opportunities
 
Information technology (IT) professionals are IT Specialists, Web Developer, Network Systems Administrator, App and Game Developer, Product Manager, Software Tester, Information Security Analyst, Software Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, as well as DevOps Engineer. Watch this 10minute video presenting interviews with IT professionals, in the Information Technology Industry. You can also visit this Career Guide for Top Jobs in Tech.
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Broader Term(s)
  • Technology
Related Term(s)
  • Information warfare
  • Knowledge management