Welcome to the Indiana Historical Bureau

The Indiana State Library will open to the public by appointment only beginning June 15.  Patrons are encouraged to continue to use our online services such as Ask-A-Librarian, INSPIRE  and the Digital Collections.  To make an appointment or to request online assistance, email isl@askisl.libanswers.com, call (317)232-3675, or chat with a librarian by clicking on the “Ask-a-Librarian” tab on the side of this page.

The Indiana Historical Bureau has been marking Hoosier history since 1915! Take a minute to find an historical marker near you, visit our book shop, and follow us on our blog and our podcast!!!

 

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Beginning March 17, the Indiana State Library will be closed to the public until further notice. In an ongoing effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Indiana State Library will temporarily cease in-person services. Access to the library’s online services, such as Ask-A-Librarian, INSPIRE and the Digital Collections, will continue to be available without interruption. Please check back for updates on this situation as is develops.