Society of Indiana Archivists

09/25/2026

There is just one week left to register for our upcoming fall workshop. Scholarships are available! Learn more and register by October 2! https://inarchivists.org/2026-Fall-Workshop

09/23/2026

The Fall/Winter 2026 issue of the SIA News & Notes is now available! There is lots of great information inside, including a preview of our upcoming fall workshop, and details about the move into the new state archives building. Check it out at: https://inarchivists.org/newsletter

09/15/2026

Late last week, the SIA board voted to sign on to a letter to federal elected officials opposing the closure of National Archives facilities in Chicago and San Francisco.

Late last week, the SIA board voted to sign on to a letter to federal elected officials opposing the closure of National Archives facilities in Chicago and San Francisco. Earlier this summer, Midwest Archives Conference (MAC) released a detailed statement on these closures. Here is an excerpt below:

08/26/2026

🕰️ Just a reminder that newsletter submissions are due this Friday, August 28. We would love to hear what you have been up to in your archives!

Do you have exciting updates to share about your archives? New projects, initiatives, staff, grants, or publications? We want to hear from you! Submissions are due by August 28.

Here are some helpful guidelines to follow:

750-1,000 words. Articles over 1,000 may be subject to editing for length.
Images must be JPEG at a minimum of 70 DPI. Please include captions or alt-text.
12 pt, double spaced, Aptos.
Links to websites or video content may be included.
Short author(s) bio(s), including name, position, institution, and a headshot no more than two years old.
Please include contact information, including phone number and email address for any follow-up that may be needed.
Reach out to Matt ([email protected]) or Wayne ([email protected]) if you are interested in contributing.

08/05/2026

The Society of Indiana Archivists (SIA) is partnering with University Library at Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis to provide educational workshops related to creating and curating digital collections. This partnership is made possible through generous funding provided by the Indianapolis Foundation’s Library Fund.

The Society of Indiana Archivists (SIA) is partnering with University Library at Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis to provide educational workshops related to creating and curating digital collections. This partnership is made possible through generous funding provided by the Indianapolis Foundat...

07/29/2026

The Society of Indiana Archivists has published a statement regarding recent terminations at the Indiana Historical Society.

On Friday, July 24, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) terminated eleven people across the Education and Engagement, Exhibits, and the Archives and Library departments with no official notice. These terminations include the elimination of the Education and Engagement department and significantly ...

07/10/2026

Do you have exciting updates to share about your archives? New projects, initiatives, staff, grants, or publications? We want to hear from you! Submissions are due by August 28.

Here are some helpful guidelines to follow:

750-1,000 words. Articles over 1,000 may be subject to editing for length.
Images must be JPEG at a minimum of 70 DPI. Please include captions or alt-text.
12 pt, double spaced, Aptos.
Links to websites or video content may be included.
Short author(s) bio(s), including name, position, institution, and a headshot no more than two years old.
Please include contact information, including phone number and email address for any follow-up that may be needed.
Reach out to Matt ([email protected]) or Wayne ([email protected]) if you are interested in contributing.

06/09/2026

We're excited to share that the original 1816 Indiana Constitution will return to Corydon Capitol State Historic Site beginning with the 4pm tour on June 10th! >> https://bit.ly/3RWu0QW

This summer, our visitors will get to see this foundational document up close in the place where it was first written during site tours.

Thank you to the Indiana Archives and Records Administration for loaning this incredible piece of Indiana's story.

04/20/2026

We had a great time at the SIA Annual Meeting and Workshop last week. Thanks to all who participated, presented, volunteered as moderators, and a very special thanks to members of the planning committees for their months of dedicated work to create a such a wonderful event.

04/16/2026

Our annual meeting is tomorrow! We wanted to take a moment to introduce our plenary speaker, Dr. Heather K. Calloway. Dr. Calloway is Executive Director of University Collections, Indiana University.

The title of Dr. Calloway's address is "Care Beyond the Collections: Archivists and Wellness in Uncertain Times." The address will offer practical strategies for sustaining ourselves and our colleagues and for reframing care as an ethical responsibility within archival practice.

We can't wait to see all of our attendees and presenters at tomorrow's annual meeting. Safe travels!