Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) records

Collection

Identifier: 2015-035

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) Records documents the planning, construction, and promotion of the innovative building. Spanning from 1989 to 1999, the collection consists of photographs of the construction process and people who worked in the BICC. The collection contains library training materials, staff newsletters, Oregon Health Information Online (ORHION) manuals and information, OHSU Medline reports and information, and Integrated Academic Information Management System (IAIMS) records. There are multiple copies of OHSU Views and Campus Gram magazines from 1989 to 1999. Some materials also provide information about the Biomedical Informatics program and Dr. J. Robert Beck’s early involvement.

The bulk of this collection is publicity material on the construction of the building, and conferences and programs that surround the planning and opening of the BICC. This collection contains extensive materials on the activities that document the planning, opening, and promotion of the new building of 1991.

Dates

1981-1999

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access. The collection is open to the public.

Conditions Governing Use

OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections, however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with HC&A to determine if we can provide permission for use.

Historical note

The Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) at OHSU was completed and opened in 1991. The objective of this building was to bring together all departments at OHSU that offered information or communication services. At the time, that included the Library, EdComm, the EduTech Center, photography, telecommunications, and academic computing. As part of the BICC, Dr. J. Robert Beck, along with Dr. Kent A. Spackman, brought a new research program to OHSU: biomedical informatics. The informatics program moved to the 5th floor of the BICC in 1991 and began a training program in 1992. The BICC was focused on expanding the informatics program, and providing training and services in all things information, communication, and research. In 1996, the BICC celebrated its 5th anniversary.

Extent

3 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) at OHSU was completed and opened in 1991. The creation of this building was planned to bring together all departments at OHSU that offered information or communication services. Spanning from 1988 to 1999, the collection consists of materials on the planning, promotion, construction, and the opening of the building, along with the move into it. Materials also document the information and technology programs available at OHSU at the time.

Arrangement

This collection is organized into three series: “Series I: Building planning and move,” “Series II: Internal Communication,” and “Series III: Public Materials.”

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Guide to the Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) records
Status: Completed
Author: Jaime Bogdash
Date: 2017
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: Finding aid written in English.