Collections : [University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library]

Includes bibliographies, brochures, bulletins, manuals, newsletters, proceedings, and reports from the Information Technology Division. Also contains publications from the Center for Information Technology Integration, Consulting and Support Services, Information Technology General Council, Merit Computer Network, Office of Administrative Systems, Information Systems and Services, Office of Instructional Technology, Telecommunications Systems, University Information Systems and User Services.

The Information Technology Division began publishing many of the Computing Center's manuals and newsletters after 1989 and 1990. Before those dates, they may be found in the publications group Computing Center Publications. After the transfer of Computing Center activities to the Information Technology Division, the researcher may find those publication in Information Technology Division Publications. Notes are made to this effect throughout the container lists. Please consult both finding aids.

The ITD Publications subgroup (5 linear feet) is divided into two series: Unit Publications and Sub-Unit Publications.

Formed in 1996, the M-Pathways Project was charged with the design and implementation of new administrative information systems for the University of Michigan. Until this point, administrative business transactions were performed using the Michigan Terminal System (MTS).Includes a prospectus describing the M-Pathways Project and its goals entitled M-Pathways Connecting People and Information: Project Description and Request for Comments. Also contains end user training manuals and printouts of email announcements and the electronic newsletter "SA Update" published by the Student Administration System.

The M-Pathways Project Publications are divided into two series: Unit Publications and Sub-Unit Publications. The bulk of the publications document the training offered to prepare instructors to teach and university staff to learn the new data system.