The Indiana State Library recently launched Indiana Legacy, which combines many of the library's most popular online indexes into a database containing over four million entries covering vital records, newspapers, marriage indexes and more. This database is free to use and may be accessed from any computer.
The database incorporates existing Indiana State Library databases with the Vital INformation Exchange (VINE), a collaborative statewide database composed of Indiana local history and vital records from Indiana libraries, historical societies, genealogy societies and related organizations.
https://digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy/
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Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
9/30/2017 Indiana Vision Expo
Please join us for the 12th annual Indiana Vision Expo at the Indiana State Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attend information sessions from Dr. Richard Windsor, Dr. Laura Windsor, and more.
In April 2006, the Indiana State Library hosted its inaugural Indiana Vision Expo for persons with vision loss, their friends and families, service providers, educators, health care professionals, librarians, and other consumers interested in products and services designed to promote independent living. That first year, fifteen vendors exhibited and sold a variety of products from computer software and magnifiers to games and kitchen gadgets, and promoted services available to people with visual impairments.
The Vision Expo has been more successful than anticipated. The Expo now welcomes over 30 vendors and 300 attendees annually, and features multiple presentations on topics relevant to the blind and visually impaired community.
Vision Expo provides an opportunity for people with vision loss, their friends, families, and service providers to learn about the resources available that help promote independent living. It is also a great opportunity to meet the Talking Book staff as well as fellow Talking Book patrons.
Admission is free of charge.
In April 2006, the Indiana State Library hosted its inaugural Indiana Vision Expo for persons with vision loss, their friends and families, service providers, educators, health care professionals, librarians, and other consumers interested in products and services designed to promote independent living. That first year, fifteen vendors exhibited and sold a variety of products from computer software and magnifiers to games and kitchen gadgets, and promoted services available to people with visual impairments.
The Vision Expo has been more successful than anticipated. The Expo now welcomes over 30 vendors and 300 attendees annually, and features multiple presentations on topics relevant to the blind and visually impaired community.
Vision Expo provides an opportunity for people with vision loss, their friends, families, and service providers to learn about the resources available that help promote independent living. It is also a great opportunity to meet the Talking Book staff as well as fellow Talking Book patrons.
Admission is free of charge.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
10/25/2014 Indiana Genealogy & Local History Fair
Join genealogy enthusiasts and experts on Saturday, October 25, 2014 for the 9th annual Indiana Genealogy and Local History Fair at the Indiana State Library. The fair will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All events are FREE and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Program Information
Midway Information
If you have any question please contact the Indiana State Library Genealogy division at: 317-232-3689, or visit the ISL Genealogy Fair page for more information.
The Indiana Genealogy and Local History Fair is sponsored by the Indiana State Library Foundation.
Program Information
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Presenter: Joy Neighbors
Program: A Grave Interest
Cemeteries are a treasure-trove of genealogy records and information. Learn what to search for and where to look. Discover what information is found in Sexton’s records and burial registers. Look for clues at gravestones, plots, and throughout the entire cemetery.
11:00 am– 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Joy Neighbors
Program: Reading Symbols
This presentation will focus on the various symbols and images found on gravestones. She will discuss the different meanings of symbols and learn what they can teach us about our ancestors’ lives and times in which they lived. Numerous examples will be presented and explained.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Presenters: Tim Poynter & Al Hunter
Program: Indiana State Library Ghost Investigation Findings
Ghost hunter Tim Poynter and local historian Al Hunter will be presenting the findings of their year long investigation of possible ghost sightings at the Indiana State Library. Steve Schmidt from the Indiana State Library will give a brief history of the library and surrounding property.
Midway Information
There will be a “midway” featuring information from genealogical and local history organizations and Indiana public libraries, as well as commercial vendors.
If you have any question please contact the Indiana State Library Genealogy division at: 317-232-3689, or visit the ISL Genealogy Fair page for more information.
The Indiana Genealogy and Local History Fair is sponsored by the Indiana State Library Foundation.
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