Society of Indiana Archivists
Preserving Indiana History
 When Cloning Coworkers Isn’t an Option (Yet): Practical Tips and Tricks in Archives2025 Society of Indiana Archivists Annual MeetingApril 3-4, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN (or Virtual)Pre-Annual Meeting Workshop | Annual Meeting | Program | RegistrationParking & Travel | Hotel | Scholarships | Tours and Networking Dinner | Social Media
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Digital Preservation refers to the series of managed activities necessary to ensure continued access to digital materials for as long as necessary. Digital preservation is defined very broadly for the purposes of this study and refers to all the actions required to maintain access to digital materials beyond the limits of media failure or technological and organizational change.
Digital POWRR: Workshop for Digital Preservation continues the POWRR mission of empowering librarians and archivists to build skills for curating and preserving digital collections. This pre-conference workshop will be small, in-person training that will incorporate provide an overview of digital preservation and will conclude with personalized and actionable digital preservation plan for each participant.
While digitizing can be a preservation method, it is inherently different than digital preservation activities. This workshop will not include training on digitization processes or technology. Also out of scope are discussions on creating digital collections and using content management systems (i.e. PastPerfect).
For more information and to register, visit 2025 Pre-Annual Meeting Workshop.
2025 Annual Meeting
Friday, April 4, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:05 p.m. (EST)
Informatics and Communications Technology Complex (ICTC), Indiana University Indianapolis
535 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Registration due March 21, 2025 at midnight. No onsite registration available.
$35.00 SIA Member (In-Person) | $30 (Virtual)
$55.00 Non-Member (In-Person) | $50.00 (Virtual)
$15.00 Students, Retirees, Volunteers (In-Person) | $15.00 (Virtual)
The Society of Indiana Archivists, in partnership with the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University Indianapolis, is hosting its Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, April 4. The Annual Meeting will feature presentations on practical tips, tricks, and workflows geared towards those within or adjacent to the archival profession on topics such as student engagement, digital collections, processing, exhibitions, emotional labor, and more. Join SIA members on Thursday for the pre-conference workshop on digital preservation, tours of local archival institutions, and an evening networking event.
Jordan Ryan, City-Council Archivist, City of Indianapolis How do you tackle a 180-year backlog? In late 2023 the City of Indianapolis’ Office of Finance & Management established the City-County Archives. Ryan, the Administrator for Public Records, or City-County Archivist, acquired this monumental and seemingly impossible task. Ryan will discuss the creation of this new records center focused on local government materials as well as newly accessible collections available at the CCA. They will also outline topics including space, staff, budgets, procedures, outreach, special projects, and lessons learned. Jordan Ryan is a local government & built environment archivist. They currently serve as City-County Archivist for the City of Indianapolis, managing local government records compliance, collections, and access. Ryan operates the consulting firm, The History Concierge, and previously managed the architectural archives and Indianapolis Bicentennial Project for a statewide institution. They have an M.A. in Public History from Indiana University-Indianapolis and a B.A. in Art History from Herron School of Art and Design. |
Jordan Ryan, City of Indianapolis Photo courtesy of Jordan Ryan |
Registration
Register for the annual meeting by completing the online registration form below after reviewing all information.
- Registration will close on Friday, March 21, 2025.
- There will be no on-site registration the day of the Annual Meeting.
- All times listed in the program are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- All payments are due prior to the start of the Annual Meeting.
- Cancellations with refund must be made by emailing Julie Motyka at jmotyka[at]archindy[dot]org before the Annual Meeting.
- All registrants will receive an acknowledgement of their registration and a receipt for their payment.
- Virtual attendees will receive links for the Annual Meeting via email the week of the Annual Meeting
- Members: please log in to access member rates. If you are not currently a member, or your membership has lapsed, you must sign up for membership first in order to register with the member rate.
Online payment is available or, if you prefer, you may make checks payable to the Society of Indiana Archivists, and mail to:
Society of Indiana Archivists
c/o Julie Motyka, Treasurer
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
1400 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-2367
LEUs and ARCs
SIA is on the Indiana State Library's (ISL) list of approved training providers for continuing education for library professionals and earning LEUs (Library Education Units). Please visit the ISL website for more information on reporting LEUs: continuinged.isl.in.gov
For information on earning ARCs (Archival Recertification Credits) for the Academy of Certified Archivists recertification, please visit the ACA website: www.certifiedarchivists.org/
Please contact Katey Watson at watso217[at]purdue[dot]edu with any questions.
Virtual Attendance
SIA is again offering a virtual attendance option for the Annual Meeting. Virtual attendees will be able to livestream all sessions, the plenary, and the business meeting.
No matter your attendance, SIA looks forward to seeing you on April 4!
Online meeting links will be sent to registrants prior to the Annual Meeting. If you have any issues with virtual attendance during the Annual Meeting, contact SIA Webmaster Jo Otremba at jotremba[at]purdue[dot]edu.
City of Indianapolis Archives Thursday, April 3, 2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 200 E Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 Near the end of 2023, the City of Indianapolis established the City-County Archive. Join us for a tour of the growing archives space in the former City-County Building court wing. The tour will highlight newly discovered and accessible collections and discuss successes and challenges with retention compliance, accessibility, digital platforms, and engagement. Tour is wheelchair accessible. Participants will need to go through security (no metal). Maximum of 20 participants. |
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City of Indianapolis ArchivesIndiana Historical Society Thursday, April 3, 2025, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 450 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 A quick jaunt from IUI's campus will land you at the Indiana Historical Society. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the stacks, check out some fun items from the collections, and then enjoy free time to explore exhibits. |
Mitchell Printing Company Photographs, Indiana Historical Society |
Dinner and Networking EventThursday, April 3, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. (EST)The Garage Food Hall |
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