Guide to the Office of Information Technology Records and Publications, 1992-
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Office of Information Technology, Records and Publications, George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine
The George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, like all archives and special collections libraries, is the creation of human beings who have collected, organized, and described things in ways that reflect personal, cultural, societal, and institutional biases. Although we strive to preserve and present collections in a manner that is respectful to the individuals and communities who create, use, and are represented in the collections, we acknowledge that our systems are neither neutral nor perfect. We encourage you to let us know if you encounter materials, descriptive language, or practices that are offensive or harmful, particularly those for which inadequate context or warning is offered. We are committed to modifying and updating our descriptive practices to use respectful and inclusive terminology and appreciate your help in this work. We look forward to supporting you in your research and learning together.
In 1965, the College appointed its first Director of the Computing Center to help students and faculty explore possible uses of computers in their fields. The Computing Center, then housed in Searles and later moved to the basement of Hubbard Hall, contained an IBM 1620 computer and punch-card input-output device. As computers became more ubiquitous, the Computing Center aimed to provide technology services and support to the Bowdoin community in support of its academic mission, formally changing its name to the Office of Computing and Information Services in 1995, then to the Office of Information Technology (IT) in 2003.
This collection contains printed materials, including newsletters and "archived" electronic Website files.
Reports, newsletters, and other department publications.
Arranged alphabetically.
No restrictions.
@ Your Service, Vol.1, no.1 (4/29/96) -
Bowdoin Wireless, May/June 2001-
CIS Newsletter, 2001
CIS Handbook, 2001-2002, 2002-2003
Educational Technology Center annual report, 2003
Fall newspaper, an I.T. Student Services publication, 2005-
Miscellaneous publications, including course training schedules, 1991-, undated
Includes electronic files for content on the Bowdoin College Website. Principally files of content on the academic department websites that existed prior to website redesign in 2001.
Arranged chronologically.
No restrictions.
College Website backup files, web pages from pre- 2001 Website redesign
College Website backup files; snapshots from: 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010. Copied onto Iomega external drive.
Posters, 2017-2018