Information Technology collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OU-ADM-IT

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

The Information Technology collection consists of materials developed by various faculty and departments to improve the overall organization and processing of OU’s computer networks and telecommunications. Items included are strategic plans and suggestions for IT programs and developments; user guides and manuals; memos; long-range study and summary reports on various IT initiatives; and materials related to educational programs and trainings offered on campus. All materials were developed between 1975 and 2001, although not all years/decades are represented within that span of time.

Dates

1975 - 2002

Access and Use note

The Information Technology collection is open for research.

Copyright

History

Information Technology at Oakland University began in the early 1970s with the development of campus-wide computer systems available to faculty, staff, and students. Since that time, OU has made a commitment to continuing the development of reliable and updated IT programs and resources on campus through a variety of initiatives that have taken place over the years.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Scattered materials developed by Oakland University’s faculty and departments to improve the overall organization and processing of OU’s computer networks and telecommunications in the 1975-2002 period: strategic plans and suggestions for IT programs and developments; user guides and manuals; memos; long-range study and summary reports on various IT initiatives; and materials related to educational programs and trainings offered on campus.