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Building a Native Bridge to WebJunction.org
Two of the creators of the Native Bridge to WebJunction.org explain the theory and practice behind its development.
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Comunidades Indígenas e Información
An exploration of the relationship between indigenous communities and information, from the Centro Universitario de Investigaciones Bibliotecológicas.
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Diversity and Cultural Competency
Outreach Librarian Ghada Elturk advises us to become aware of what we don't know and then sincerely seek knowledge from authentic sources. These are the first steps toward cultural competency.
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From the City to the Reservation: an Intergenerational Dialogue with Native American Elders
The Century Branch of the Phoenix (AZ) Public Library developed a successful outreach program by building partnerships with the local Native American community. This presentation outlines what they've learned. The program is part of Libraries for the Future's 'Reading America' program.
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Kinyaa'áanii Charlie Benally (AZ) Library: Fire at the Cente
Located at the physical center of the college, this library works like fire to draw the whole community to its warmth and to elicit knowledge sharing and storytelling.
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Native American Resources
This Web Guide will help you access general interest, education, health, government, art, media, and environment Web sites specifically oriented toward Native Americans.
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Parkland (SK) Regional Library's Aboriginal Storytelling Week
Here's the final report from an innovative program that brought traditional indigenous storytelling to nearly 3,000 Saskatchewan residents, helping to build bridges and make connections.
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Resources for Library Instruction to Native American College Students
Here is an annotated bibliography of resources to help you understand the learning characteristics of Native American students in higher education and to do a better job of developing library instruction for this population.
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San Carlos Public Library: The Power of Two and a Half (February 2004)
With a small handful of staff and a big board booster, an effective and valued library is blooming in the Arizona desert at San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation.
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Santa Clara Pueblo (NM) Community Library: Weaving a Web of Support
With financial and moral support from a lot of friends, the Santa Clara Pueblo (NM) Community Library helps knit a Native American community together.
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SC Toolkit Chapter 11, Reach Non-Traditional Library Users
Spread the word about your exciting programs and resources! Emphasizing multicultural resources and ensuring your computers are accessible are just a couple ways to encourage new communities to visit the library.
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Tribal Libraries Program of the New Mexico State Library
New Mexico has one of the most complete state-level tribal libraries programs in the United States. Tribal Libraries Program Coordinator Dana John tells the story.
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WebJunction's Focus on Indigenous and New Immigrant Communities
Providing equal access to all patrons is a challenging task. In June and July 2004 WebJunction turns the focus on libraries that are making their services available to North America's newest and oldest communities.
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Websites and Internet Resources on Tribal & First Nation Communities
A list of external links
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Welcoming Places: Ideas for public library services to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders
This publication outlines the inspiring results of State Library of Queensland (Australia)'s Listen here! project which systematically documented successful ideas for improving library services to indigenous people. It contains a series of short case studies provided by each library involved in the project, a listing of key elements to consider when working with indigenous communities and examples of programs that have been run for these client groups.
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Winnebago Public Library (NE): Little Library on the Prairie
The Winnebago Public Library/ Little Priest Tribal College Library is a log cabin on the outside and a shining, technology-rich pride of the community on the inside.
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