University Information System Committee records, 1983-1990

Sub-Series — Box: 6, Folder: 1-6

Identifier: UA 990 Series 4 Sub-Series 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains minutes and records of the University Information System Committee.

Dates

1983-1990

Creator

Brigham Young University. Information Systems Services (creator, Organization)
Brigham Young University. Computer Services (contributor, Organization)
Gardner, Willard H. (Willard Hale), 1925-2018 (contributor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted. Closed for 35 years from the date of creation of the records, and thereafter open to the public in accordance with the University Archives Policy.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Information Services Services director records must be obtained from the Permissions & Licensing Office of the University and the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Administrative History

From the Collection:

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.

Administrative History

From the Collection:

Computer Services (1969-1985) was responsible for computing facilities at Brigham Young University. Computer Services was organized in 1969 with the expansion and reorganization of the Computer Research Center. The organization managed the Computer Research Center, the Engineering Analysis Center, and the Science Computation Center as well as providing extensive computing facilities to faculty, staff, and students. The organization also facilitated the Information Center and the PC Technical Support Group. Computer Services was run by a director who reported to the Academic Vice-President. Directors of Computers Services included: Gary Carlson (1969-1981) and Willard H. Gardner (1981-1985). Computers Services was reorganized in 1984 into Information Systems Services.