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In Results: 140 Total Projects $33,507,715.27 LSTA Funds $13,734,337.82 Match Funds

Extending Telehealth to Native American Communities Post-Pandemic

State: Arizona

Fiscal Year: 2022

LSTA Funds: $17,400.00

Grantee: Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Match Funds: $0.00

The goal of this project was to raise awareness of preventive care among Native American communities through Arizona tribal libraries and chapters by providing access to connectivity and tools needed for telehealth appointments. Funds were used to buy medical supplies and tents to do health-related events in parking lots. Community members benefited because they did not have to drive long distances to see their doctors; they saved on time, gas, child-care, and even loss of pay/leave. Making healthcare available closer to home helps community members to visit their healthcare specialist for preventive care.

Pyramid Lake Tribal Language Program Library Enhancement

State: Nevada

Fiscal Year: 2022

LSTA Funds: $24,512.72

Grantee: Pyramid Lake Tribal Language and Cultural Library

Match Funds: $0.00

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.

ARPA: Traditional Services in a New Environment

State: Arizona

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $26,004.91

Grantee: HOPI PUBLIC LIBRARY

Match Funds: $0.00

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.

Tribal Support

State: Oregon

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $81,828.26

Grantee: State Library of Oregon

Match Funds: $0.00

The State Library of Oregon uses LSTA funds to work with Tribal Nations in Oregon to support access to library, technology, and information services. This year funds supported activities of the State Library’s Tribal Liaison; conference scholarships for enrolled citizens of federally recognized Oregon Tribes; a new microform reader/scanner at a cultural institute to assist with Tribal research; and a Tribal newspapers and documents digitization and preservation project. Through these activities, Tribal Nations accessed State Library resources to help them achieve their goals related to library, technology, and information services.

ARPA Targeted Grants

State: Oklahoma

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $1,941,797.83

Grantee: OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES

Match Funds: $0.00

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) offered Targeted Grants to public libraries, literacy organizations, tribal libraries, museums and tribal cultural centers for the purpose of meeting ARPA Spending Priorities 1, 2 and 3. Specifically, this project is meant to assist with mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to prepare for future emergency situations. Eligible organizations were invited to apply for the grant. Requests were reviewed by ODL staff to ensure the proposed expenditures met the IMLS ARPA spending priorities. Awardees were able to purchase items that were of most importance to their organization and allowed them to protect the public and provide continued services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Design

State: Utah

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $15,000.00

Grantee: Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation

Match Funds: $0.00

The Northwestern Band of the Shoshone (NWBS) tribe purchased a larger office space for Tribal operations which included a much larger space for their library. Not sure how to best utilize the new library space, NWBS hired a library designer through Third Way consulting. The designer was able to evaluate the space to create a layout that would work for the Tribe and help them move forward with space renovation quicker than had they not used the designer. Based on the information they were able to gather, they were able to create a design concept that meets the needs of the Tribe while integrating key aspects of Native American culture.

Nicolet Federated Library System Professional Learning Scholarships

State: Wisconsin

Fiscal Year: 2022

LSTA Funds: $21,334.00

Grantee: NICOLET FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM

Match Funds: $0.00

Overview: Nicolet Federated Library System (Nicolet) used the grant fundsto provide scholarships to our member library directors and library staff toattend in-person professional development conferences and continuing educationopportunities. Purpose: The majority of our member libraries live in rural areas inNortheast Wisconsin. There are very few if any opportunities to attendin-person professional development events due to the high cost of travel andaccommodations. The scholarships expanded access and promoted equity inprofessional learning opportunities for our member library staff. Thescholarships were also available to offset staff time, which allowed librarydirectors to attend conferences without impacting library services. Outcome: Barriers to professional learning willbe reduced allowing our member library director and library staff to gain anincreased awareness of and connection to their library peers and learn aboutnew services to benefit their communities.

Tribal Library Consulting

State: Arizona

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $95,353.51

Grantee: Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Match Funds: $0.00

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 Arizona State Library offers to all tribal libraries, database training, and general library management consulting. Funds were also used to purchase books for tribal libraries. The Arizona State Library also convened and funded the Gathering of Tribal libraries, which had not taken place since 2019.

Tribal Library Consulting

State: Arizona

Fiscal Year: 2022

LSTA Funds: $116,768.45

Grantee: Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Match Funds: $5,610.28

Tribal Library Outreach

State: Arizona

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $81,800.37

Grantee: Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Match Funds: $9,556.91

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. A capstone event was held to bring together tribal libraries from across Arizona to engage in meaningful library training and networking.

ARPA: Koniag Tribal Library

State: Alaska

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $5,988.00

Grantee: Koniag Cultural Library

Match Funds: $2.96

ARPA Easy funds supported ten months of janitorial services which kept the Koniag Cultural Library clean, sanitary, and safe for staff and researchers. The Molekule air filtration unit kept the circulating air in the Library purified. Staff used disinfecting wipes to keep library surfaces disinfected throughout the day. Disposable face masks were used by staff and handed out to visitors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Nitrile gloves were used by staff to clean spaces and keep exposure to potentially contaminated surfaces to a minimum. The supplemental Library funds purchased bookshelves, a Library chair Library acquisitions, and office supplies. This allowed the Library to continue serving the Kodiak community. This most closely corresponds to Objective 2.2.

ARPA: Igiugig Tribal Library

State: Alaska

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $5,910.00

Grantee: IGIUGIG TRIBAL LIBRARY

Match Funds: $29.00

Our ARPA EASY project had three goals: 1) improve the technology resources for patron use at our library, 2) build our collection based on patron requests, and 3) create the first every Story Walk in our community. We planned to purchase low-cost devices for the library for in-library use as well as circulation, fill patron requests based on an informal FB survey, and engage local students in the building a DIY story walk. Our intended audience was the entire community of Igiugig, which has a population of 65. Each part of this project could potentially benefit all residents, as well as visitors to our community.

ARPA: Tribal College Libraries

State: Minnesota

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $42,698.97

Grantee: State Library Services - Minnesota Department of Education

Match Funds: $0.00

Funds were distributed to three Minnesota Tribal College Libraries to use for access to physical and digital collections, presentations, equipment, and online subscriptions with the goals to increase access to collections and highlight work done by Minnesota tribal communities and community members.

ARPA - Tribal Library Support

State: Wyoming

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $20,000.00

Grantee: Wyoming State Library

Match Funds: $0.00

The Wyoming State Library's Central Acquisitions Program used ARPA funds to purchase print materials for the Fort Washakie School & Community Library to distribute while the library was closed due to the pandemic. The materials supported literacy in an underserved community with little access to e-resources.

ARPA: Fort Lewis College

State: Colorado

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $5,500.00

Grantee: Fort Lewis College

Match Funds: $0.00

Fort Lewis College (FLC), in Durango, CO, has a student population of 3,567. This is a minority serving, and Native American serving, non-tribal institution. 13% of students are Hispanic and 34% are Native American. Fort Lewis College is one of few institutions in higher education to offer free tuition to Native American students. As part of the College’s Students at the Center mission, and as a result of the need for online access to course materials during the pandemic, John F. Reed Library initiated a program to be able to provide all required course texts to all FLC students free of charge, either digitally or for short-term checkout when a digital version was not available. As was highlighted during the pandemic, access to course materials, especially online course materials, when in-person classes did not convene, became an imperative. This effort also addresses equity of access to learning materials among FLC students, an issue also exacerbated by the pandemic, and aims to provide all students with the learning resources they need to be a successful college student.

ARPA: Digital Devices for the Tribal Community

State: Arizona

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $26,026.86

Grantee: KAIBAB PAIUTE TRIBAL LIBRARY

Match Funds: $0.00

The goal of the project was to provide electronic support to the community during the pandemic. Funds were used to purchase devices for lending and learning, virtual reality headsets, headphones, video equipment, and software. Community members benefited because they were able to learn, and to stay connected during times of isolation or when family members were not allowed to visit.

ARPA: STEM and More for the Tribal Community

State: Arizona

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $22,450.84

Grantee: YAVAPAI-PRESCOTT TRIBAL LIBRARY

Match Funds: $0.00

The goal of the project was to provide informal learning opportunities and enhance accessibility to collections for Tribal community members. Funds were used to purchase STEM supplies and materials, and a WiFi expansion kit. Community members benefitted because during the pandemic, the library became a safe space and hub of the community.

Statewide Assistance to Public and Tribal Libraries

State: Washington

Fiscal Year: 2021

LSTA Funds: $142,200.47

Grantee: Washington State Library

Match Funds: $0.00

Statewide Assistance to Libraries provides support to all types of libraries in Washington including consulting, training, book sharing, and publications like weekly emails of Washington State Library Updates with news about training, grant opportunities, programming, and more.

Statewide Assistance to Public and Tribal Libraries

State: Washington

Fiscal Year: 2022

LSTA Funds: $96,386.58

Grantee: Washington State Library

Match Funds: $0.00

Statewide Assistance to Public and Tribal Libraries

State: Washington

Fiscal Year: 2023

LSTA Funds: $181,676.63

Grantee: Washington State Library

Match Funds: $0.00

Statewide Assistance provides consulting, training, and resources to library staff and board members, with particular focus on public and tribal libraries. The project manager maintains a high-level understanding of the statewide library ecosystem and serves as an advisor and connector for a variety of multi-library system initiatives.

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