INDIANAPOLIS — Students, professional researchers, and data enthusiasts looking to sharpen their analytical skills have a unique professional development opportunity coming to the capital city next week.
The Indiana State Library has announced the latest installment of its 2026 Lunch and Learn Series, featuring a specialized workshop titled “Help with Statistical Research.”
Scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., the event is structured as a hybrid program. Participants can choose to attend virtually from home or office, or bring their lunch for an interactive, in-person session held inside the library’s historic History Reference Room.
The session will be led by Katharine Springer, the Director of the Indiana State Data Center. Springer will guide attendees through the often complex landscape of pulling public federal and state data repositories.
The curriculum is tailored to help researchers discover hidden data sources, master advanced search techniques, and properly cite the latest figures for upcoming academic research, corporate projects, or policy reports.
Event Logistics & LEU Credit
For Indiana librarians and educators, this session offers a tangible continuing education benefit.
- Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
- Location: Indiana State Library (History Reference Room) | 315 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Continuing Education: This program is eligible for 1 Library Education Unit (LEU) credit.
- Parking Benefit: In-person attendees who park in the Senate Avenue parking garage (directly across from the library) can bring their garage tickets inside to receive complimentary parking validation.
Registration and Accessibility Information
While the program is free to attend, seating inside the History Reference Room is strictly limited, and pre-registration is required for both the live and virtual streams.
How to Sign Up: Interested participants can secure their spots through the state’s digital portals by visiting theIn-Person Program Registrationpage or theOnline Webinar Registrationportal.
For general inquiries or additional event information, reach out to Michelle Frost via email at mifrost@library.in.gov.
Commitment to Accessibility
The Indiana State Library emphasizes that reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made to ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. Attendees requiring auxiliary aids, communication services, or specific structural accommodations are advised to contact Diana Doore by phone at 317-232-6276 or via email at DDoore@library.IN.gov.
To allow staff adequate preparation time, accommodation requests must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the workshop’s noon start time.
