Contact Us
Library phone: 608-263-4750
Library email: askmerit@education.wisc.edu
Library chat: Log-on to AskMERIT library staff
IT help desk phone: 608-265-4773
IT help desk email: helpdesk@education.wisc.edu
Instructional support: canvas@education.wisc.edu
Spring Semester Hours
Remote Library Support:
January 25-May 7, 2021
Monday-Fridays, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM
Saturdays, CLOSED/OFFLINE
Sundays, 2:00 PM-8:00 PM
Remote IT Support:
January 25-May 7, 2021
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
MERIT News
Select MERIT equipment available at College Library (Spring 2021)
This spring semester, select MERIT equipment is available once again for checkout from College library to those affiliated with the School of Education (part of a specific program or taking a class through one of …
January 22, 2021
MERIT IT and A/V Service Updates
Current information on our continued remote support and limited onsite services. Select service area below for details:
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A/V and Classrooms Support
MERIT is currently offering remote AV consulting and limited or scheduled onsite support. See A/V & Classroom Support
MERIT also sets up virtual dissertation defenses through WebEx.
IT Infrastructure
MERIT identifies leading-edge technological advancements, creates opportunities that foster collaboration, and supports an innovative culture within a secure IT environment.
During COVID-19, IT Infrastructure staff will work remotely to support infrastructure services, and will only go onsite when work requires in-person support.
IT Support
MERIT is currently offering remote IT support including:
- School of Education account creation and password resets
- Software support
- General hardware troubleshooting
- Service Email Account creation
- Computer purchase consultation
- Remote office based printing assistance
- Computer set up via video chat
MERIT currently offers limited & emergency, onsite support including:
- Computer imaging
- Office based printing support that cannot be managed remotely
- Troubleshooting that cannot be managed remotely
Resources to Support Remote Teaching and Learning

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Remote Instructional Support
Remote Library Support
Remote Technology for Teaching
Need additional support?
For remote assistance from MERIT Instructional Support staff, please contact us at: canvas@education.wisc.edu
Our Values Statement
MERIT is committed to creating an intentional space and culture where people of diverse identities are included and respected. We acknowledge structural power imbalances and pledge to take direct action toward a more just environment for all who provide and use our services. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in our accessibility and anti-oppression work. We seek to honor individual lived experiences, recognize intersectionality, and cultivate better opportunities for people of all backgrounds.
May 2020
To learn more about MERIT’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion action plan,
contact MERIT Co-Directors Anna Lewis and/or Brenda Spychalla.