Site Visits

During a free one-day visit, participating sites receive in-depth, specialized training on collections care and fundraising for collections.

Organization-specific training may include:

• Basic handling and storage techniques
• Basic environmental concerns, building condition and maintenance
• Assessing the collection
• Using condition surveys to develop and implement a conservation plan
• Determining archival storage equipment and supply needs
• Using proper display conditions and techniques
• Preparing for fundraising
• Developing a collections policy

Each organization will receive a free starter kit of collections care training resources and materials (worth approximately $100).

Only 100 site visit appointments are available and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

To schedule a site visit or to find out more, contact Tamara Hemmerlein at themmerlein@indianahistory.org or (317) 234-0170.