Tribal Libraries in the United States : A Directory of American Indian and Alaska Native Facilities

A directory of Native American tribal libraries throughout US. This book offers information on each tribe's ethnology, language and history, location and contact details, as well as a description of collections, services and access policies. Entries In This Directory Of Native American Tribal Libraries Throughout The U.s. Offer Information On Each Tribe's Ethnology, Language And History, Location And Contact Details, As Well As A Description Of Collections, Services And Access Policies--provided By Publisher. Alabama -- Alaska -- Arizona -- California -- Colorado -- Connecticut -- Florida -- Iowa -- Kansas -- Maine -- Massachusetts -- Michigan -- Minnesota -- Mississippi -- Missouri -- Montana -- Nebraska -- Nevada -- New Mexico -- New York -- North Carolina -- North Dakota -- Oklahoma -- Oregon -- South Dakota -- Texas -- Utah -- Washington -- Wisconsin -- Wyoming. Elizabeth Peterson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 117-122) And Index. Created by and for a specific American Indian community and offering special materials related to the tribe itself, a tribal library may also serve as homework center, a reading room, a tribal archive or a community center. Entries offer information on each tribe's ethnology, language and history, location and contact details, as well as a description of collections, services and access policies. Input from library staff and patrons about what makes their libraries unique and important to their communities is also included. Maps are included to show the locations of the libraries in each state. Cover Contents Introduction Alabama Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Iowa Kansas Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Texas Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming References Selected Bibliography for Further Reading Index