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G2S Project Code: 2021-AZ-88571
State: Arizona
Fiscal Year: 2021
Grantee
HOPI PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Dinah Pongyesva
Director Phone: 928-734-4500
Director Email: DPongyesva@hopi.nsn.us
General Information
Title: ARPA: Traditional Services in a New Environment
State Project Code: 2021-ARPA-29
Start Date: 07/01/2021
End Date: 08/05/2022
Abstract: The goal of this project was to deliver library services in a new normal. Through virtual/hybrid services and improved computer and internet services, the Hopi Tribal Library helped bridge the digital divide by delivering uninterrupted library services, including virtual intergenerational library programs and electronic collection materials. The funds were used to employ a Library Technician, Library Aide, two Traditional Storytellers, and two  videographers. In addition, eBooks, programming materials, and personal protective equipment were also purchased.
State Goal: Inclusive Communities
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$26,004.91
$0.00
$0.00
$26,004.91
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Languages
Reading Program (Not Summer Reading)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Native American Stories for Young People
Narrative: The Library hosted book club and story hour presentations for children. Events included Early Reader Storytime with stories presented in English and Hopi; Home School Buddies Story Hour with STEAM activities; and Hopi Coyote Folk Tales told by Hopi Elders.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: In-person


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 60
Number of presentations/performances administered: 56
Average number in attendance per session: 8


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: 0-5 years
6-12 years
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Indian
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: Yes
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: HOPI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1 MAIN STREET
City: KYKOTSMOVI
State: AZ
Zip: 86039
Activity Details
Title: Creating Dial-a-Story Content
Narrative: Hopi Coyote Tales were recorded by a traditional storyteller at the Hopi Public Library for uploading to the Dial-A-Story service. 
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Creation
Format: Digital


Quantity
Number of items digitized: 0
Number of items digitized and available to the public: 0
Number of physical items: 0
Number of open-source applications/software/systems: 0
Number of proprietary applications/software/systems: 0
Number of learning resources (e.g. toolkits, guides): 25
Number of plans/frameworks: 0


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: All Ages
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Indian
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: Yes
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: HOPI PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 1 MAIN STREET
City: KYKOTSMOVI
State: AZ
Zip: 86039
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
Through the regular storytimes, library staff learned that approximately 20% of the attendees were struggling readers. Staff addressed the issue by developing storytimes to address oral language skills, phonological awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. A book club was formed with students from 6th to 8th grades. The biggest challenge with the book club was getting the attendees to interact to discuss the book. In the end, the participants enjoyed the book club. Some participants wanted to read more books of the same author and have an author discussion virtually or in person.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
This grant opportunity to add staff to deliver core library services and programs emphasizing the Hopi Culture, language, and a variety of library programs have been most rewarding for the patrons. It has been realized there is a need to continue to deliver reading activities, book clubs, and word games for all ages, to reinforce word recognition and meaning, to increase reading skills of young patrons, and to develop a love for reading. The experience with the Native Language storytime activities indicated that the library should continue the Native Language storytime, and offer a Native Language class/training to learn the written version of the language. Being that Hopi is an oral tradition, approximately 80% of the population 55 years and older do not read or write Hopi. Native Language storytime is a new concept to the Hopi language and a valuable goal to add to the library goals. The virtual programs require tech savvy library staff.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Offering virtual/hybrid Hopi storytimes and other library programs requires additional staff with technological knowledge and expertise, as well as additional preparation time to include: planning the activity, advertising, preparing activity materials, test runs of the virtual/hybrid program making certain everything works well in order to deliver an uninterrupted virtual program, having a good recording area for sound quality, delivering a flawless activity, and evaluating the activity. In regard to Native Language activities, it may be difficult to find a skilled Native Language Reader if the library staff do not have the skill to read the native language.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
Yes
Explain:
One of the changes that will most likely take effect is having fewer virtual programs. It seems to requires two staff to run a virtual program well. This will mean arranging virtual programs with the Navajo County Library District Programmer or having a volunteer to assist with virtual programs.
Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
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What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Exemplary: No
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