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Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) records, 1981-2016

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Oregon Health & Science University
Title
Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) records
Dates
1981-2016 (inclusive)
Quantity
17.71 linear feet, (12 document boxes, 4 document tubes, 1 flat box, 6 oversize folders)
Collection Number
2015-035
Summary
The Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) at OHSU was completed and opened in 1991. The goal of this building was to bring together all of OHSU's information or communication services. Spanning from 1981 to 2016, 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.
Repository
Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. MC:LIB
Portland, OR
97239
Telephone: 5034945587
hcaref@ohsu.edu
Access Restrictions

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

Languages
English
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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.

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Content Description

The Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) Records documents the planning, construction, and promotion of the innovative building, as well as ongoing operations and celebrations. Spanning from 1981 to 2016, the collection consists of committee and group meeting minutes and related documentation, schematic designs and blueprints, photographs of the construction process and people who worked in the BICC, 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. Some materials provide information about the Biomedical Informatics program and Dr. J. Robert Beck's early involvement.

Materials in this collection also include 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. In 1996, the BICC celebrated its 5th anniversary and in 2016 its 25th anniversary; coverage of both is included in this collection.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Biomedical Information Communication Center records, Collection Number 2015-035, Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives

Restrictions on 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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is organized into three series: "Series 1: Building planning and move," "Series 2: Internal communication and documents," and "Series 3: Public materials and outreach."

With the 2025 revision to this collection, multiple BICC collections and new accruals were incorporated to more clearly document the building and the services housed within it. These collection included: BICC architectural plans (1998-010); the Christopher J. Dubay collection on the BICC (2007-012); and the Abdul Anani papers/BICC records (2013-023).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Advisory Committees
  • Anniversaries
  • Buildings
  • Fund raising
  • Libraries
  • Meetings

Personal Names

  • Beck, J. Robert

Corporate Names

  • Oregon Health & Science University. Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC)
  • Oregon Health Information Online (ORHION)

Geographical Names

  • Oregon

Form or Genre Terms

  • newsletters

Jaime Bogdash
2017, rev. 2025

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