Organizational attachment KACST Vice-President for Scientific Research Support

Objective

Develop KACST’s  information & communication infrastructure, provide researchers with information

Responsibilities

1 Develop plans & conduct studies to identify & answer the needs in information services
2 Develop, operate & maintain KACST’s computer systems
3 Create & develop national databases
4 Help develop & promote the office & information sectors in the Kingdom
5 Supply & exchange information with other information centers
6 Communicate, cooperate & coordinate with national sectors & research & information centers on information issues
7 Communicate, cooperate with research & information centers & regional & international organizations on information issues
8 Manage KACST’s library
9 Improve KACST’s regional networks
10 Manage internet services provided to KACST employees
11 Propose & constantly review an information security policy
12 Develop backup & contingency plans
13 Develop awareness plans

 

Administrative Divisions

    1. Databases Administration

    Objective

    Create & develop databases

    Responsibilities

    1 Create national databases
    2 Data processing, classification, summarizing & indexing
    3 Develop & update Saudi Terminology Data bank

    

    2.  Information Services Administration

    Objective

    Supply researchers with information

    Responsibilities

    1 Provide scientific research information for researchers
    2 Provide direct access with scientific sources

    

    3.  Information Technology Administration

    Objective

    Provide computer technology, automate KACST activities & technical support

    Responsibilities

    1 Create, develop & maintain computer applications
    2 Operation & maintenance of networks, computers & servers
    3 Provide technical support services & consultation
    4 Provide internet access to KACST employees
    5 Development & maintenance of KACST internet sites

    3.  Information Technology Administration

    Objective

    Provide computer technology, automate KACST activities & provide technical support

    Responsibilities

    1 Create, develop & maintain computer applications
    2 Operation & maintenance of networks, computers & servers
    3 Provide technical support services & consultation
    4 Provide internet access to KACST employees
    5 Development & maintenance of KACST internet sites

        3/1.  Applications Department

        Objective

        Provide KACST needs in computers systems & applications

        Responsibilities

        1 Development & maintenance of computer systems & software for the institutes & administrations
        2 Document various phases of the system
        3 Propose & implement the procedures & regulations of information storage & backup

        

        3/2.  Department of networks & systems

        Objective

        Link KACST institutes & administration through a computer network

        Responsibilities

        1 Maintenance & operation of the local computer network & its different systems
        2 Provide internet & email access for KACST’s employees, & other parties outside KACST
        3 Operation & maintenance of network services
        4 Provide remote access service to KACST employees
        5 Management, operation, maintenance  & regular update of CD-ROM databases
        6 Protect the network from viruses & hackers, & update network protection systems
        7 Prepare the network’s programs & OS documentation, & update the network’s maps.

        

        3/3.  Information Security Department

        Objective

        Provide a safe computer environment

        Responsibilities

        1 Implement the approved information security policy
        2 Set specifications of security programs
        3 Receive & address breach & hacking complaints

        3/3.  Information Security Department

        

        3/4.  KACST  Websites Department

        Objective

        Create & develop KACST ‘s websites

        Responsibilities

        1 Create KACST’s websites on the internet
        2 Create & develop the websites of KACST’s institutes & administrations on the internet
        3 Receive & direct incoming e-mail to KACST’s recipient institutes & administrations
        4 Upload KACST’s news & bulleting on the website

        

        3/5. User Services Department

        Objective

        Provide technical support services for computers & networks

        Responsibilities

        1 Installation & preparation of computers
        2 Download programs needed by users
        3 Maintenance & update of computer equipment & peripherals, provision of spare parts
        4 Provide technical support to KACST employees
        5 Evaluate computers & peripherals insurance proposals
        6 Monitor external maintenance or computers & peripherals

    4. KACST Library

    Objective

    Acquisition of scientific and intellectual production to make it available to researchers

    Responsibilities

    1 Provide information & library services to researchers
    2 Compile scientific books, references & periodicals
    3 Membership in scientific e-libraries
    4 Development of a national digital library
    5 Compile the scientific output of KACST & KACST employees
    6 Help spread knowledge in society
    7 Communicate & cooperate with regional & international libraries, bodies & organizations
    8 Organize access to KACST needs in books, references, periodicals & others.