Events & Public Workshops
Upcoming Events: All events and workshops listed below occur at the Indiana State Library (unless listed otherwise). All events and workshops are free and open to the public.
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Clues to Researching the 1940 Census
Saturday, May 19, 10:00-11:00 am, History Reference Room
This program will discuss ways to search the 1940 census, which is un-indexed including the use of city directories, and other finding aids. The discussion will also cover the contents of the 1940 census. Charles G. Hill, Librarian, Genealogy Division.
Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Program
Thursday, May 31, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Volunteers and professionals responsible for managing and preserving digital content are invited to a digital preservation workshop at the Indiana State Library. The workshop is based on curriculum developed by the Library of Congress' Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Program (DPOE), whose mission includes fostering national outreach and education to encourage individuals and organizations to actively preserve their digital content. The Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board, in conjunction with the Indiana State Library and Indiana Commission on Public Records, are hosting and teaching the workshop.
View the DPOE workshop flier for complete details. Registration information for both events may be found on the SHRAB.IN.gov conferences page or by contacting Jennifer Harrison at 317-591-5222 for more information.
Tours for Family Historians
Attend a free orientation tour to learn where the genealogical tools you need are located. Learn what resources the Indiana State Library holds for genealogists, and where to find them in the newly-renovated building.
This tour will show you where to find family histories, city directories, county records, census microfilm, Indiana newspapers, genealogy periodicals, manuscripts, and more. Learn where the pamphlets are located, which computers can be used with the extensive CD collection, and where various indexes can be found. The tour includes all public areas on the first and second floors of the Indiana State Library and Historical Building.
This is NOT a how-to-research session. Instead, this is your opportunity to have an in-depth tour of the facility's genealogical holdings.
All tours begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. Each tour will last approximately one and one-half hours, and is limited to 15 attendees. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call the library at 317-232-3675, or our IN-Watts line at 1-800-622-4970.Upcoming Family History Orientation Tours:
Learn where different family history resources are located on the first and second floors of the Indiana State Library. This is a free orientation tour, geared toward genealogists. Pre-registration is required; please call 317-232-3689. All tours take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).
Upcoming Family History Orientation Tours:
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Indiana State Library Speaker's Bureau
Looking for fun, historical and educational programming for your next group gathering or event? The State Library provides local programs on dozens of Indiana history, genealogy, preservation and literary-related topics. Contact Rachael Heger at 317-232-3669 or rheger@library.in.gov to learn more about how we can enhance your next event.
Public Notice: The Indiana State Library will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Parking is available for anyone registered for a program in the New York Street garage across the street for $5.00 for the entire event.
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