Birth and death information forms the core of genealogical research. But finding that information can be difficult, particularly if your ancestor lived in the time period before mandatory government-issued vital records. In “From Cradle to Coffin,” we will explore the many different record types that include birth and death information and provide research tips on how to find these records.
Date Recorded: 8/2/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Jamie Dunn / Indiana State Library
In this program, we will explore how to use newspapers more effectively to research family history. Using newspaper columns, obituaries, death notices, and articles, you can better piece together family ties during times when other types of records did not exist. Newspaper digitization is a new technology that we will discuss, as well. The Indiana State Library has the world’s largest collection of Indiana newspapers. If you would like to find out how to utilize this vast collection to help with your research, plan to attend this webinar.
Date Recorded: 10/17/2017
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Leigh Anne Johnson / Indiana State Library
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Our society is full of turmoil, confusion, and protests. Libraries and library professionals have been in the front line to offer libraries as a free, safe place where the public can debate, learn, and have conversations in their communities that include race and gender inequality, politics, social injustices, and many other topics. Whether you are pro or con, neutral or passionate; libraries offer refuge, support, and most importantly, information. In this webinar, you will hear examples of how a few libraries have tackled some of the nation’s toughest issues and how you can promote conversation and civil discourse in your community.
Date Recorded: 2/28/2017
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Nichelle Hayes / Indianapolis Public Library and Christine Kujawa / Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Join us as Chris Lafave of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library and Professor Johnathan Eller of the Center for Ray Bradbury Studies explain how their organizations celebrate the lives and works of two often-banned authors. They’ll share their experiences and best practices when it comes to banned books, information about their outreach services, and details on how Vonnegut Library and Bradbury Center are celebrating Banned Books Week.
Date Recorded: 9/26/2016
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Chris Lafave / Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library and Professor Johnathan Eller / Center for Ray Bradbury Studies
A picture says a thousand words, but when paired with data, it can say even more! Join us as we share tools you can use to bring your data to life.
Date Recorded: 5/24/2016
Some links and information mentioned during the webinar:
Infographic tools
Inspiration
Infographic video tools
Data Sources
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Jennifer Clifton and Emily Schaber / Indiana State Library
The webinar will briefly outline the opiate, HIV and HCV epidemics across the country. We will then focus in on identifying overdoses and administration of naloxone (the opioid or opiate overdose reversal drug, commonly known as NARCAN). We will briefly discuss the laws that fully protect those administering naloxone and over 40 years of evidence showing the safety and effectiveness of naloxone. The webinar will wrap up with information about sharps recycling options and addictions treatment. This webinar is eligible for 1 LEU when watched in conjunction with the second video below.
Date Recorded: 12/14/2016
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Chris Abert / Indiana Recovery Alliance
Additional Resources (please watch both videos before you generate your LEU certificate):
Meghan Alexander, Yoga Librarian at the Hagerstown Public Library, explains the benefits of mind, body, and breath connection and how this works for programming across generations and abilities. We’ll learn why the library is the perfect organization to offer this type of programming, all about Kinetic (or Physical) Literacy, and how to use the library as a center for Service Yoga (free yoga to under-served populations). We’ll cover who can lead these programs, what certification and qualifications may be needed, and how to promote safety in library programs as well as in programs outside the library.
Date Recorded: 8/3/2016
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Meghan Alexander / Hagerstown Public Library
While the world is full of apps, shiny game consoles & massive online games, more traditional sorts of games are more popular than ever. Second Generation Game Geek, Jennifer Taylor, Programming Services Librarian from the Hagerstown Public Library, will talk about the world of tabletop gaming. We will discuss the multiple varieties of board games, card games & role-playing games out there, and how to use these as the means to bring people together. We will cover how libraries can incorporate circulating games into their collection and game-related programming into their services. And we will look at some of the available resources that libraries can use to learn more about gaming.
Date Recorded: 10/25/2016
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Jennifer Taylor / Hagerstown Public Library
How One Library Evolved to Fit the Technology Needs of Their Community…In 2015 the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library had an all-too-familiar problem to solve: how to fulfill the need for technology help in the community. While they previously offered formal computer classes, the library found that customers were wanting technology help on their terms. The technology team at the library took a step back and decided to take a very informal approach to tackle the problem, and thus “Digital Drop In” was born. “Digital Drop In” is a weekly 2-hour window where people can come in with any and all technology questions, and team with tech-savvy library staff are available to help as best they can. From old answering machines to brand new tablets and laptops, and from quick questions to weekly visitors, the “Digital Drop In” has been a great success and has eliminated the library’s need for traditional computer classes.
Date Recorded: 2/16/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Laura Brack/ Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Researching family histories can be fun, exciting, and provide a rewarding experience, but where does a novice researcher start? The genealogy librarians at the Indiana State Library have created an introductory level webinar, Genealogy 101. This webinar is designed with the novice researcher in mind and will help you start your journey. Topics to be covered include: the first steps, what information can be found in different record sets, and common mistakes or pitfalls to avoid.
Date Recorded: 3/21/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Crystal Ward & Alice Winslow / Indiana State Library