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G2S Project Code: 2022-AZ-91578
State: Arizona
Fiscal Year: 2022
Grantee
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Project Director
Director Name: Mary Villegas
Director Phone: 602-542-6255
Director Email: mvillegas@azlibrary.gov
General Information
Title: Tribal Library Consulting
State Project Code: 2022-0190
Start Date: 10/01/2022
End Date: 09/30/2023
Abstract: Consulting services and information resources were provided to tribal libraries in Arizona to improve library services to surrounding communities.  Consulting services consisted of meeting with community leaders to explain the services the State Library offers to all tribal libraries, providing database training, and consulting on general library management.
State Goal: Inclusive Communities
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$116,768.45
$5,610.28
$0.00
$122,378.73
Intent(s)
Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.
Collection Development & Management
Outreach & Partnerships
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Resources for Tribal Libraries presentation
Narrative: Presentation for Tribal Libraries about State Library resources.
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: Virtual


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 90
Number of presentations/performances administered: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 12


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
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: Yes
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 0
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 12
Activity Details
Title: Ancestry Library Training
Narrative: Training for Tribal Library patrons on Ancestry Library software.
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: 7
Average number in attendance per session: 4


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
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: IRA HAYES MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Address: 94 NORTH CHURCH STREET
City: SACATON
State: AZ
Zip: 85147
Activity Details
Title: Books for Tribal Libraries
Narrative: Books/eBooks purchased for 10 Tribal libraries
Intent: Improve users’ ability to obtain and/or use information resources.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Combined physical & digital


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 1,536
Number of electronic materials acquired: 118
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 0


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
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: Urban
Suburban
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: No
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: No
Library Types
Public Libraries: 0
Academic Libraries: 0
SLAA: 1
Consortia: 0
Special Libraries: 0
School Libraries: 0
Other: 10
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
There has been a transition in tribal libraries ordering physical content to digital content. For the Books for Tribal Libraries project, several libraries opted to order digital content instead of physical books.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
LSTA funding is critical to providing services and one-on-one training to tribal librarians and their communities.  Unlike most public libraries, tribal communities do not generate local taxes to help support local community services. The resources purchased through this project for the tribal libraries, in some circumstances, are the only items purchased for their library.   Understanding the unique challenges tribal librarians face helps facilitate the consulting process.  Some of these challenges include technology skills and interpersonal communication styles.  Tribal librarians have expressed the importance of relationship building and developing trust when working with non-tribal entities.  This can be best achieved by providing face-to-face consultation services.  LSTA funds allow dedicated consultation to tribal libraries throughout Arizona.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:

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:
No
Explain:

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:
Did you collect any media for the data:
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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