Elk Valley Rancheria

The Elk Valley Rancheria will purchase books, periodicals, electronic resources, and supplies to support its existing operations and to maintain core library services for its community. It will support the tribal librarian’s salary, helping the library strengthen opportunities for learning and accessing information. The library has an extensive Native American book selection that is utilized heavily by local college students and other researchers. Funds will provide paper for the computer room which is used extensively by tribal member youth to complete homework. Funding will also support travel for the tribal librarian to attend the International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries and Museums and share best practices for assessing library collections and services. The project will provide direct benefit to tribal citizens, college students, and other researchers within its project service area.