Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Chief Information Officer Search this
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Web sites
Date:
2014-2017
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of a website and Tumblr blog maintained by the Digitization Program Office, part of the Office of the Chief Information Officer, as they existed
on December 1, 2017.
The website focuses on three-dimensional digitization. It includes information about projects, staff, and the use of three-dimensional models in the classroom. Due to technical
issues, some interactive features may not function properly in this accession.
The Tumblr blog is directly associated with the website and also features three-dimensional digitization projects. It launched in June 2014. Due to technical issues, some
video content may not function properly.
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Chief Information Officer Search this
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Electronic records
Web sites
Date:
2018
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of the "OCIO Data Science Lab" website as it existed on March 13, 2018. The Data Science Lab, part of the Office of Research Services within
the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), provides expertise to Smithsonian Institution researchers in analyzing large quantities of data, also known as "big data."
The website provides information about the staff and the services they provide as well as projects in which they are involved. Materials are in electronic format.
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Chief Information Officer Search this
Extent:
6 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Manuscripts
Clippings
Electronic records
Floppy disks
Black-and-white photographs
Date:
1972-2007, 2011-2015
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of records created and maintained by Joseph L. Russo documenting technological developments, strategic planning, and projects in relation to
computer technology and the growth of databases and the internet at the Smithsonian Institution. Russo began his Smithsonian career in 1982 as a fisheries biologist for the
United States Department of Commerce, stationed at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). In 1983, he joined the Smithsonian's Office of Information Resource Management
as a computer programmer analyst in the Scientific Applications Division (SAD) which later became the Information Support Services Division (ISSD). In 1987 and 1988, he was
head software specialist and acting manager of the ISSD. In 1989, he was named Manager. In May of 1991, Russo oversaw the evolution of the ISSD to the Research Systems Division
(RSD). The RSD was abolished in February of 1992 and Russo was reassigned to the SIRIS (Smithsonian Institution Research Information System) Office. In 1993, he returned to
the SAD and, by 1994, became the manager of the Collections Information Systems Division. In 1995, he became Assistant Director of the Information Technology Services Division
at the same time the OIRM became the Office of Information Technology (OIT). In 2002 the OIT became the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Russo became the Collections
Systems Division manager in the Office of Systems Modernization. Materials include correspondence, reports, meeting materials, planning documents, clippings, a photograph,
notes, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format. A small amount of material may have been created or maintained by other staff.
Rights:
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2031; Transferring office; 5/4/2001 memorandum, Johnstone to Bass; Contact reference staff for details.
