Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

The Salish Kootenai College, on behalf of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and in response to a comprehensive community survey, will replace computer technology and furnishings in their library computer lab and, at the same time, will implement new services, including online chat capabilities as well as phone texting and roaming reference services. The library will also offer a downloadable library catalog mobile phone app and a weekly blog highlighting materials in the tribal archive collection. Increased outreach and marketing will bring in new patrons and provide all users with online webcast tutorials on how to tap into the library’s resources and an online reference database will replace the outdated print reference collection. A local tribal historian will conduct quarterly Native American genealogy research workshops and the librarian will work closely with local schools to provide culturally-appropriate materials for Montana history and Native American Studies courses.