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Webinar: Critical Records Program - (Broadcast live on November 3, 2023)

A collaboration between the entire Records and Information Management team, applying to both state agency and county/local office records. Explains the brand new Critical Records Program and how it relates to all Indiana government offices and their critical records, as well as changes to format requirements for critical and other long-term records.  New and updated publications related to the program and format choices are available on our Publications page and also on the IARA homepage under the Publications tab.

This is a hands-on workshop in which participants will learn to dry-clean and mend dirty, torn documents without using tape.

Preservation methods will be included throughout the workshop and participants will learn the reasons for using specific supplies and techniques. Each participant will receive a tool-kit to take with them as well as a list of resources from which to purchase archival supplies.

It will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 9-11:30 a.m. There will be an optional tour of the Archives facilities afterwards.  There is no cost to attend the workshop.

There are 8 places in class and they fill up quickly.  Registration is first come, first serve.  Please contact Indiana State Archives Conservator Elizabeth Hague if you wish to attend at ehague@iara.in.gov or call 317-522-9060.

We are planning to offer this workshop again next year, although dates have not yet been chosen.