Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services

The Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services programs (NANH-L) are designed to assist Native American tribes and Native Hawaiians in improving core library services for their communities. NANH-L Basic Grants have two goals with two associated objectives each. GOAL 1: Improve services for learning and accessing information in a variety of formats to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and financial literacy and other types of literacy skills. Obj. 1.1: Support the acquisition of library-related materials, supplies, equipment, furnishings, services, and fees for participation in networks and consortia that provide the library with direct services. Obj. 1.2: Support the engagement of consultants and/or third-party service providers with expertise in providing library and technology assessments, tutoring, skill-building, and other relevant fields. GOAL 2: Enhance the skills of the current library workforce and leadership through training, continuing education, and opportunities for professional development. Obj. 2.1: Support the coverage of expenses related to courses, workshops, and other forms of training for library staff. Obj. 2.2: Support the coverage of expenses related to staff participation at professional conferences. NANH-L Enhancement Grants and Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants have three goals each with two or three associated objectives per goal. GOAL 1: Improve digital services to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, and digital literacy skills. Obj. 1.1: Support the establishment and refinement of digital infrastructure, platforms, and technology. Obj. 1.2: Support preservation and access to information and resources through digitization. GOAL 2: Improve educational programs related to specific topics and content areas of interest to library patrons and community-based users. Obj. 2.1: Support the identification of the needs and interests of learners. Obj. 2.2: Support the development and implementation of classes, events, teaching tools, resources, and other educational services. Obj. 2.3: Support the evaluative assessment of library-based approaches to teaching and facilitation. GOAL 3: Enhance the preservation and revitalization of Native American / Native Hawaiian cultures and languages. Obj. 3.1: Support the development of efficient strategic partnerships within, across, and outside Native American / Native Hawaiian communities. Obj. 3.2: Support the preservation of content of unique and specific value to Native American / Native Hawaiian communities. Obj. 3.3: Support the sharing of content within and/or beyond Native American / Native Hawaiian communities.

Types of Assistance: PROJECT GRANTS;DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SPECIFIED USE