Brigham Young University. Information Systems Services
Administrative History
Information Systems Services (1985-1992) provided computing services at Brigham Young University.
In 1985 Computer Services was reorganized into the Information Systems Services. William H. Gardner served as Executive Director (1985-1991) and was later replaced by Kelly C. McDonald (1991-1992). The Information Systems Services assisted faculty, staff and students with computing services and micrographs. In addition to handling and maintaining equipment, the organization provided knowledgeable assistants and multiple computer programs to help in technology training and trouble-shooting. In 1992 the unit was reorganized as University Computing Services.
Citation:
BYU organizational history project, Mar. 7, 2012: Information Systems Services (existed 1985-1992; provided computing services; formed in a reorganization of Computer Services; executive director, William H. Gardner (1985-1991), Kelly C. McDonald (1991-1992); assisted faculty, staff and students with computing services and micrographs, handling and maintaining equipment, technology training and trouble-shooting; reorganized as University Computing Services in 1992)Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
Information Systems Services staff meeting materials, 1985-1989
Contains minutes and records of faculty meetings.
Office of Information Technology administration files, 1971-2009
Contains correspondence between inter-department administration, problem management records, policy proposals and plans, installation proposals, system appraisals, annual reports, case studies, mission and goals, public relations records, evaluations, team building records, media services and media marketing correspondence and records, records of Marriott Center sound and lighting, computer processing records, 1971-2009.
Office of Information Technology records
Contains records of the Office of Information Technology and its predecessors, including general files, campus building records, history records, vendor documents and information, financial records, correspondence, and staff meeting minutes. Records relate to the function of the organization in providing technology and information systems to the university, 1966-2009.
Office of Information Technology records on department history, 1966-2009
Contains records relating to the history of the organization. Includes brochures from the University Computing Services, news clippings, password records, policy committee records, plans, correspondence, histories, system standards, news briefs, job logs, statement of charges, building records, organizational charts, user guides created by Brigham Young University, records on safety inspections and security, accident reports, slides, and journal articles, 1966-1998.
Office of Information Technology records on finances and products, 1966-1998
Contains documents relating to processor vendors and other vendors related to the University Computing Services and its predecessors. Includes correspondence, financial records, purchase orders, shipping forms, IBM and Xerox product records, lease notices, and usage reports, 1966-1998.
Office of Information Technology records on university buildings, 1968-1994
Contains records for buildings on campus, including floor plans, phone location and set-up records, and cabling plans, 1968-1994.
Office of Information Technology records on Virtual Address eXtension (VAX), 1975-1996
Contains historical records regarding Virtual Address eXtension (VAX) and various operating systems. Includes correspondence, invoices, travel documents and itineraries, requests for relief of accountability, committee minutes, and VAX reports, 1975-1996.
University Information System Committee records, 1983-1990
Contains minutes and records of the University Information System Committee.