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ICPR > Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB)

In February of 2006, Governor Mitch Daniels created the Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board, or SHRAB. Charged with being the central advisory body for historical records planning and preservation in Indiana, the SHRAB works with the Commission on Public Records and repositories throughout the state to accomplish its task.

For additional information please contact shrab@icpr.in.gov.

Indiana Archives Month

Funded by the Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), the Indiana Archives Month Committee is charged with the planning and production of statewide events focused on the education and promotion of Indiana's archival community during the month of October. Indiana Archives Month seeks to promote the use of archives and the preservation of historic records within our communities.  Archival repositories throughout our state, such as the Indiana State Archives, the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Historical Society, and countless local institutions serve to preserve Indiana’s heritage through the written record. Through these archives, Hoosiers can study the past, trace their ancestors, learn about their community, and maintain the laws of our state.

For more material submission and event information, please visit the Indiana Archives Month page.

2010 Archival Assessment Grants

The Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) has awarded four archival assessment grants to Indiana organizations in an effort to determine and prioritize collection needs. The grants are designed to have experts in climate control, and archival documents evaluate conditions in Indiana-based organizations to safeguard their collections. Each grantee was eligible for up to $1,500 and has agreed to provide a cash or in-kind match of at least 25 percent.

At the end of the assessment, each institution will submit a final report to the SHRAB detailing the assessment process and findings. This report will be used to provide direction to each organization as well as a clearer picture of the condition of Indiana's historical holdings.

Applications were due to the SHRAB on May 14, 2010 and grantees were named June 4, 2010.

Press Release

Spring Conference Series

The Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) held five regional conferences in 2009 for archives professionals, educators, and volunteers. In 2010, the SHRAB provided an opportunity for interested individuals to travel to Indianapolis to take part in the spring conference series. Educators, elected officials, volunteers and archives professionals from around Indiana attended many of the five conferences, contributing to the program's success. In 2011 the Indiana SHRAB hopes to use these conferences to continue to develop a statewide network of people who are committed to preserving Indiana’s documentary heritage. The SHRAB hopes each conference advances the dialog about the many pressing issues involving the archival community, including the use of electronic records and digital repositories, finding grants and fundraising for new or continuing projects, and creating plans for the preservation or salvage of documents and materials. Information from the spring 2010 conferences can be found below. For more information, please contact shrab@icpr.in.gov.

Thursday, March 25 - Archives I - Introduction to bibliographic controls, basic archival principles and care of collections.

- Power Point: Establishing Intellectual Control                                                                             

Tuesday, April 6 - Archives II - Advanced archival topics including use of Web 2.0 for item registration, copyright and privacy issues affecting use of collections and dating methods for photographic images.

Thursday, April 8 - Preservation - Introduction to preservation principles and basic conservation treatments.

- PDF: Environmental Considerations for Materials

Tuesday, April 13 - Govt. Records - Topics for State and county officials covering records retention, microfilming, and public access issues.

- Power Point: Effective Records Management
- Power Point: Indiana Public Access Update

Friday, April 16 - E-Records - An in-depth look at electronic records and how to manage them. Topics include: electronic recordkeeping, metadata, digital preservation and a discussion of digital repositories.

- Power Point: Electronic Records Management

Other Presentations:

Funding & Resources  |  Disaster Preparedness

Press Release

Governor's Award

In 2006 SHRAB created the Governor’s Award. Nominees eligible for the Governor’s Award include individuals who have contributed substantially toward the preservation, recognition, or appreciation of Indiana’s historic record through their support, leadership, innovation, and/or volunteerism. The Governor’s Award for 2009 was presented to the recipient on December 11, 2009 at the capitol rotunda as part of the Statehood Day celebration.

Recipients are chosen by the SHRAB from submitted nominations. Candidates for the award should have made remarkable contributions to Indiana historic records, the archival profession, or a related field during their career. For more information and to nominate candidates, please refer to the State Archivist's cover letter and 2010 nomination form. Nominations are due by November 15, 2010.

Meetings

Agendas and minutes are provided in PDF format, which requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

March 20, 2006: Agenda | Minutes
June 12, 2006: Agenda | Minutes
September 18, 2006: Agenda | Minutes
December 11, 2006: Agenda | Minutes
March 15, 2007: Agenda | Minutes
May 25, 2007: Agenda | Minutes
February 6, 2008: Agenda | Minutes
October 16, 2008: Minutes
December 11, 2008: Minutes
March 3, 2009: Agenda | Minutes
November 16, 2009: Agenda | Minutes
June 3, 2010: Agenda

Members

Jim Corridan, State Coordinator: Indianapolis
Stephen G. McShane: Gary
Phil Bantin: Bloomington
Sammie Morris: West Lafayette
Curt Witcher: Fort Wayne
Nancy Schuckman: Vincennes
Tom Krasean: Indianapolis

Annual Reports

2006 (in pdf format)

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