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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 358 858 IR 054 583 TITLE Pathways to Excellence: A Report on Improving Library and Information Services for Native American Peoples. INSTITUTION National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, Washington, D. C. REPORT NO ISBN-0-16-038158-4 PUB DATE Dec 92 NOTE 585p. AVAILABLE FROMU.S. Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328. PUB TYPE Reports Evaluative/Feasibility (142) EDRS PRICE MF03/PC24 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *American Indian Culture; *American Indian History; *American Indians; Evaluation Methods; Financial Support; GoVernment Role; Improvement; *Information Services; Information Technology; Library Collections; Library Cooperation; *Library Planning; Literacy Education; *Long Range Planning; Museums; Records Management; Technical Assistance IDENTIFIERS National Commission Libraries Info_mation Science; Native Americans; Service Delivery Assessment; Service Quality ABSTRACT The U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science began in early 1989 to study library and information services for Native American peoples. This report is the culmination of the evaluation, which included site visits ano field hearings. The largely undocumented knowledge base of Native American experience must be recorded and preserved if it is not to be lost. Ten major challenges were identified on topics such as funding support, training and technical assistance, tribal library holdings, cooperative activities, state and local partnerships, federal policy, model programs, museum and archival services, adult and family literacy programs, and newer information technology. The report contains detailed descriptions of Commission activities and incorporates a "Summary Report" (also published separately), as well as the "Long Range Action Plan" containing strategies for high quality information services to Native American peoples. Transcripts of testimony given at regional hearings, reports from site visits, and recommendations from the 1991 White House Conference on Library and Information Services are included. A bibliography cites 19 books; 29 journal and newsletter articles; and 33 documents, reports, and unpublished sources for further reference. (SLD) ***** *******k **x************** ********* ** ***** *** * *** * **** ******* ** * ** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** U S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OtLre or Educatonai Researcn ano improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER IERICI Te.s °acumen! has been rearcOuce0 as received !torn lee oerson or organization ariginat.no .1 i C Minor cnencieS neve been made to .rnOrove Ireoroauction (wanly Points O! view or opinions slaw)", tors clocu men! do not necessarily epresent(article! OE RI posilion or policy A:2%. - "` 1'1' _ - I - - --.znaniwatiutrez-- -stiii74110 =.7 ifReport on Impro % Library and Information Services For native American Peoples Pathways to Excellence: A Report on Improving Library and Information Services for Native American Peoples ---.A1111111L__ U.S. National Commission on Libraries ar.d InformationScience Washington, D.C. December 1992 The study and activities underlying this Report are based on theU. S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science's statutorymandate contained in P.L. 91-345 (20 July 1970) to develop programs that help assure optimal provision oflibrary and informational services for the Nation and to "advise the President and the Congress onthe implementation of national policy...." The Commission shall: "conduct studies, surveys,and analyses of the !II afy and informational needs of the Nation, including the speciallibrary and informational needs of roral areas. of economically. socially, or culturallydeprived persons. and of elderly persons. and the means by which theseneeds may be met; ...appraise the adequacies and deficiencies of current library and information resources and servicesand evaluate the effectiveness of current library and information science programs:develop overall plans for meeting national library and informational needs and for thecoordination of activities at the Federal. State, and local levels, taking into consideration allof the library and informational resources of the Nation to meet thoseneeds; be authorized to advise Federal, State, local, and private agencies regarding library and information sciences; promoteresearch and develop- ment activities which will extend and improvethe Nation's library and information-handling capability as essential links in the national communications networks;...and make and publish such additional reports as it deems to be necessary.including, but not limited to reports of consultants, transcripts of testimony, summary reports. and reportsof other Commission findings, studies, and recommendations." The Commissionis authorized to conduct "hearings at such times and places as it deemsappropriate...." NCLIS offers this report in furtherance of the commitment of the 1991 White House Conference onLibrary and Information Services to enhance literacy, improve productivity,and further democracy for all citizens. 4 For sale by the Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents. Mail Stop: SSOP. Washington. DC 20402-9328 ISBN 0 16 038158-4 United States National Commission on Libraries and Information Science December 1992 The Honorable George Bush The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: It is my distinct honor to transmit this report on Native American library and information services on behalf of the Members of the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS). This report, Pathways to Excellence, is the result of nationwide regional hearings and other activities conducted by the Commission. As stated in the Presidential Proclamation designating 1992 as the Year of the American Indian, the Nation supports efforts to "...celebrate and preserve each tribe's unique cultural heritage..." in recognition of "...the special place that Native Americans hold in our society...." This report on Native American 'ihrary and information services responds to this call. This report co:.cludes more than three years of intensive study, dialogue, assessment, and planning by this permanent, independent agency. The process included a series ofregional hearings, conferences, interviews, and site visits to Indian reservations. The Commissioners talked with librarians, Native American leaders, members of the tribes, and others concerned with library and information services for American Indian peoples. The results of these activities are presented in the findings and challenges included in the report. As a second part of this report, NCLIS is providing a Strategic Long-Range Action Plan, which was developed to assist Native American leaders and tribal communities in the development and improvement of library and information services for all American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. This Action Plan is a blueprint for progress and is intended for use by the U.S. Congress, Federal agencies, the States, the Native American community, the education community, as well as all citizens concerned w ith the improvement of Indian libraries and information services. The Action Plan reflects the ideas and plans of many contributors, reviewers, and endorsers. The Commission's report highlights unique challenges critical to the development and improvement of library and infor- mation services for Native Americans. The report identifies National challenges to develop stimulating, responsive, and innovative programs that address the dis'j.nctive needs and the richly variegated cultural texture of the Native American's tribal heritage. The study underlying this report reflects the contributions of many in the library, information services, education, and Native American communities. The wealth of Native American wisdom and culture offers substantial contributions to our Nation's future, just as tribal science and traditional knowledge enrich America's history. Strengthening and expanding Native Americans' library and information services are critical for this future contribution. The members of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science are honored to join you, along with other policy officials and leaders in Congress, the Native American community, the education community, and other citizens throughout the Nation, to forge new Pathways to Excellence for providing Native American library and information services to meet the informational needs of these communities as we enter the next century. J. Michael Farrell Chair man 1111 18th Street. N. W.. Suite 310 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 254-3100 Fax: (202) 254-3111 'I U.S. NATIONALCOMMISSION ON LIBRARIES AND INFORMATIONSCIENCE FOITIWI Commissioners Who Served During the Period of Study Patricia Barbour Dearborn Heights. MI Daniel W. Carter Houston, TX Lee Edwards Washington, DC Frank Gammon New York, NY Bessie Boehm Wore Vice Chairman Ernentus Little Rock. AR George H. Nash Jerald C. Newman West Branch. IA J. Michael Farrell Charles E. Reid Raymond J. Petersen Chairman (1987-1990) Chairman (1992- ) Chairman (1990-1992) New York, NY Chairman Emeritus Washington, DC Chairman Emeritus Margaret Machin Ft. Lee, NJ New York, NY Shawnee Mission, KS Sally Vaskko Muncie. IN Committee on Library and InformationServices for Native Americans WIZ Staff, Detaiiees, and Consultants Mary
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