Nebraska State Historical Society
Nebraska SHRAB
Nebraska SHRAB
About
The Nebraska State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is a state board appointed by the governor under the authority of federal statutes and regulations governing the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) program of the National Archives and Records Administration. The director of the Nebraska State Historical Society and the state archivist are permanent board members. At least eleven other members are appointed by the governor for three-year, renewable terms.
Representation
The Nebraska SHRAB members represent a variety of constituencies–members have included a county historical society director, a high school teacher, the director of Nebraska’s Records Management Division, a humanities scholar, and several history professors. Representatives from all three of the state’s congressional districts ensure geographic balance.
Mission
The mission of SHRAB is to provide leadership in encouraging, promoting, and assisting the advancement of programs to preserve and make accessible historical records in Nebraska. As the central advisory body for historical records planning, the board’s role is to investigate and report on the conditions and needs of historical records in Nebraska; to determine state priorities for historical records projects based upon NHPRC guidelines and record conditions and needs; to solicit, foster, and develop proposals for NHPRC projects to be carried out within the state; and to review grant proposals submitted by Nebraska institutions and make recommendations to NHPRC based upon their merit.
Statewide Needs Assessment 2023
SHRAB conducted a statewide needs assessment in 2023, with funding from NHPRC grant #RC-103493-23. This survey was developed to better understand the records-related needs of Nebraska historical organizations. We thank everyone who participated and are excited to share the results of this survey. The final report may be accessed here: SHRAB Needs Assessment Final Report 2023
Upcoming Board Meetings
No meetings scheduled.
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