The Information Technology (IT) Department provides appropriate access to information for Freeborn County and the City of Albert Lea. IT assists county and city staff in using technology so they can conduct business efficiently, keep data secure and reliable and make sensible decisions about spending tax dollars on technology.
The IT Department provides guidance and consultation to end users with regard to technology projects and purchases. The IT Department also coordinates, implements, develops and maintains Freeborn County's Geographical Information System (GIS), including creating and managing GIS files and related procedures and educating GIS users.
The department also supports, maintains, configures and enhances existing systems and networks as well as deploys new hardware and software.
The IT Department supports Freeborn County and the City of Albert Lea staff by answering technology support questions and devising solutions to their problems.