The State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is the central advisory body for historical records coordination in the state of Virginia. SHRAB works with the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) to advise institutions, create plans for historical records, provide assistance with grant reviews, and undertake statewide projects.
The Virginia SHRAB was established in the 1970s and has facilitated a variety of programs over the years including a statewide survey, a re-grant program, trainings, and more. For more information on the history of the Virginia SHRAB you can read about it on the Uncommonwealth Blog, or take a look at the archival collections available at the Library of Virginia.
The SHRAB's most recent strategic plan is available here.
SHRAB maintains a list of helpful resources concerning conservation, emergency preparedness, finding aids, and grant opportunities.
More information about SHRABs is available via the the Council of State Archivists web page.
Video and related files from past SHRAB events are available via this Events Page.
For previous Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes, see here.
Board Members
- Heidi Barshinger - Henrico County Circuit Court
- Bernadette Battle - Virginia Western Community College
- Christopher Bissex - Research Solutions, Morning Consult
- Heather Bollinger - Archivist
- Audrey Paulette Davis - Alexandria Black History Museum
- Zachary Hottel - Shenandoah County Library
- Ervin L. Jordan, Jr. - University of Virginia
- Brittany L. Jones - Ph.D. Candidate
- R. Steve Landes - Augusta County Circuit Court
- Ruth Welch - Friends of the Rappahannock County Public Library
- Greg Crawford (Coordinator) - The Library of Virginia
Contact:
Chad Owen, Deputy SHRAB CoordinatorThe Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219-8000
804-692-3807
chad.owen@lva.virginia.gov
