Arizona Tribal Library Resources
Arizona State Library, Archives & Records COVID-19 Response – Temporarily suspending all in-person services, while maintaining our statutory responsibilities
- Our number one goal is to keep the public and our employees safe
- The situation related to COVID-19 is rapidly developing, as is the response from this office and the state. Please check back regularly for updates
- We are committed to providing continuity of services while reducing exposure risks
- In-person trainings for ALL divisions are on hold until further notice. Divisions will hold trainings by webinar as needed.
- Department staff will attend community meetings virtually or by phone, when available.
- Services impacted:
- In-person Patent and Trademark Resource Center consultations
- The Arizona Capitol Museum is closed until further notice.
- In-person retrieval and immediate checkout of materials to patrons of Arizona Talking Book Library
- Walk-in reference service for Archives & the Research Library
- Ask a Question - online reference service
- Digital Arizona Library, including statewide electronic resources
- Records retention schedules assistance
- Arizona Talking Book Library requests and link to downloads
- Tools and resources for library staff
- Online continuing education for library staff
- Consulting for library staff on grants, electronic resources, digital inclusion efforts, Public Library Survey and all library services
- Communications channel for County Librarians
- E-rate Services offered online and by phone
- Arizona Capitol Museum Giftshop orders can still be placed online
- Arizona Capitol Museum collections can be viewed online through the Arizona Memory Project and Google Cultural Institute
- Arizona Capitol Museum staff can respond to email and phone call inquiries.
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Books for Tribal Libraries
Tribal libraries that complete their Annual Statistics will be able to select $2,500 worth of books/CDs/DVDs from a commercial library vendor.
Summer Reading
Tribal libraries are encouraged to participate in the statewide Summer Reading program and receive summer reading program materials at no charge.
LSTA Grant Funding
Eligible tribal libraries can participate in the annual competitive Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) grant program for projects that address the needs outlined in the LSTA Statewide Five-Year Plan.
SGIA Grants Funding
Eligible tribal libraries can participate in the annual competitive State Grants-in-Aid for Construction (SGIA-C) grant program.
Consulting Services
Tribal libraries can receive consulting services on a variety of library management issues, including site visits or customized training.
Electronic Resources
Tribal libraries can receive access to online resources including statewide databases, ILL, and short-term electronic resource initiatives (Zinio, AXIS 360).
Tribal Library Listserv
Tribal libraries, and all interested individuals with current information on tribal library issues, can be part of a moderated listserv.
