This collection is organized into four series, the first containing correspondence between faculty members, as well as contacts outside of the Institute. After correspondence, Series Two includes various collections that reference events and services from campus. Series Three includes very detailed financial records detailing the transactions between the Institute and various service providers, while Series 4 contains records dealing directly with student accounts and finances.

The student handbook is one of several serial publications published annually by IIT for various constituents of the campus community. These serial publications can serve as authoritative sources of factual information and institutional history.