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G2S Project Code: 2022-NV-92383
State: Nevada
Fiscal Year: 2022
Grantee
Pyramid Lake Tribal Language and Cultural Library

Project Director
Director Name: Janine “Heidi” Barlese
Director Phone: hbarlese@plpt.nsn.us
Director Email: 775-574-2403
General Information
Title: Pyramid Lake Tribal Language Program Library Enhancement
State Project Code: 22-28
Start Date: 07/01/2022
End Date: 09/30/2023
Abstract: This project was to increase capacity building on the Reservation through the creation of satellite locations in Sutcliff and Wadsworth. The library provided needed access to digital/internet access for families in need of these services as well as providing cultural activities. Language learning and eBooks/Audio Books were purchased to give access to native American themed books. This helped prepare tribal communities for the upcoming internet access projects that the Pyramid Lake IT Department is working to complete to bring internet access directly to homes.
State Goal: Goal 4: Build capacity of libraries to meet evolving information access needs.
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$24,512.72
$0.00
$0.00
$24,512.72
Intent(s)
Improve library operations.
Literacy
Library Infrastructure & Capacity
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Native Americans E Book & Audio Book Collection Development
Narrative: The LSTA Grant has allowed the library to provide online access to digital copies of e books and Audio Books. 25 patrons signed up, but the list of participants continues to grow. Everyone who asks to be signed up, is signed up and is provided with a password to log in to the online catalogue of books. The LSTA Grant provided funds to purchase eBooks, audio books, and DVDs that have been written by or about Native Americans.
Intent: Improve library operations.

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: 0
Number of electronic materials acquired: 218
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 67


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: 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: Yes
Name: Pyramid Lake Tribal Language and Cultural Library
Address: P O Box 256
City: Nixon
State: NV
Zip: 89424
Activity Details
Title: Public Computers
Narrative: Public use computers at the Community Library have been installed and laptops were ordered and made available to the community for check out.
Intent: Improve library operations.

Activity: Procurement
Mode:
Format:


Quantity
Number of equipment acquired: 0
Number of acquired equipment used: 0
Number of hardware items acquired: 6
Number of acquired hardware items used: 6
Number of software items acquired: 6
Number of acquired software items used: 6
Number of materials/supplies acquired: 0
Number of acquired materials/supplies used: 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: 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: Yes
Name: Pyramid Lake Tribal Language and Cultural Library
Address: P O Box 256
City: Nixon
State: NV
Zip: 89424
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation is located in a rural setting with little internet access and is comprised of tribal members from medium to low income households. The Language/Library is the only facility of its type to serve the entire tribe of 1,300 members, who reside in the communities of Wadsworth, Nixon and Sutcliffe. EBooks and Audio books are readily available for check out to the members of the Tribe via the Destiny Follet online system. Members don’t have to be living on the Reservation, they can reside off of the Reservation. They just need to have a password set up. Access to Library material is more available to the Sutcliff and Wadsworth residents. Internet access has been provided to the Sutcliff community Center and Wadsworth Community Centers. The Nixon Community Library has become a central hub for internet access with the use of their public computers and laptops. Nearly 300 eBooks and Audio books have been added to the Library with use of LSTA Grant funds. 90 have been accessed thus far. The Tribe is working to provide free internet access to Tribal members in Nixon and Sutcliff. This will help the community members tremendously, as everything is accessible via an online portal.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
The Tribe is well aware of the fact that not every household is capable of internet connectivity. Internet Providers in this rural area are faced with the problem of no internet infrastructure. The Tribe is working to fix this problem.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
Language preservation and digital access to Native American history and culture books is a challenge due to the lack of resources to afford or have access to home internet.
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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