Workshops On Demand

Schedule a free training session with content you select. The experienced and approachable Local History Services staff will come to your location to present a workshop just for your organization – or you can include other groups in your neighborhood. The workshops are casual, interactive, filled with information and even a few laughs.  To schedule an on-demand workshop, e-mail localhistoryservices@indianahistory.org or call (317) 232-4591.

Choose from:
Building a Stronger Board for Your Historical Society (half or full day)  – Designed for boards to better understand the three R's of boards: roles, responsibilities and recruitment.  (*Meets AASLH StEPs Standards MGMT 1 and 8 and all MVG standards.)

So This Box Comes In … (full day on collections management) – Explore steps in processing an incoming donation to your museum, including accepting, accessioning, documenting and storing artifacts. (Meets AASLH StEPs Standards COLL 1 and 2.)

The Basics of Archives (full day session developed by AASLH) – Learn the basic practices to collect, protect, and help people use the historical documents and photos in your care. (Meets AASLH StEPs Standards COLL 1, 2 and 5.)

Planning for Beginners (full day)  – De-mystify the process of creating strategic and organizational plans and learn non-threatening ways for you to introduce planning and budgeting to your group. (Meets AASLH StEPs Standards MVG 3 and MGMT 9.)

Bylaws (two hours) – Update your bylaws to better govern your organization. (Meets AASLH StEPs Standards MVG 5.)

The “Whys” of Volunteers (half day) – Learn why you need volunters, why volunteers choose and organization, why they leave, why there are legal ramifications in working with volunteers and other whys. (Meets AASLH StEPs Standards MVG 3 and 4 and MGMT 1, 3 and 4.)

Understanding Audiences and Visitors (full day) – Collect visitor information, locate demographic research and explore how to use that information to make your organization more relevant. (Meets AASLH StEPs Standards AUD 1 and MGMT 9.)

Other topics may be available on request.

*Note: To learn more about the American Association for State and Local History Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations, visit the AASLH StEPs Web site.