Hopituh Shi-nu-mu Tribal LibraryStrategic Plan2014-2017

Katherine CraigJessa DarwinJordan DellamedagliaStephanie Freas

The Hopi People

Hopituh Shi-nu-mu

"The Peaceful People"

Al_HikesAZ. (2012). Hopi Festival Dancers - Museum of Northern Arizona. Retrieved March 17, 2013 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/alanenglish/7491604020/

Environmental Scan

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• Area = 16.8 square miles

• Modest construction

• Village center consists of only a handful of public buildingso A general storeo A post officeo A community centero Two schoolso The public library

Kykotsmovi Village, AZ

Site of theHopituh Shi-nu-mu Tribal Library

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Population• Estimated 746 persons in 2010 (U.S> Census, 2010)

• 1/4 of population is under 18 years of age (ACS, U.S. Census, 2010)

• Variety of employment types :o Agricultureo Constructiono Manufacturingo Educationo Public administrationo Finance (ACS, U.S. Census, 2010)

• 64% of workers are employed by government (ACS, U.S. Census, 2010)

Executive SummaryThe library will be created for:

• Educationo A classroomo Basic classeso Homework area

• Cultureo Tribal archival collectiono Communal, cultural events

• Recreation o Television area o Space for collaboration

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What do we have?• Print books, primarily popular titles• Special collections: preserved cultural items divided into

areas for circulation and in-library use• Digital media: DVDs, area with TV and DVD player for

in-library use • Electronic resources: subscription databases and

instructional tools• 2 Computer Terminals for the opening• 1 Printer

Library Hours and Staff• Monday-Wednesday:

10-3• Tuesday-Thursday: 12-5• The second Saturday of

every month for computer or other basic classes

• Open for cultural events, as needed

• Cultural Outreach Liaison• Library Assistant(s)• Volunteers

o Hopi High Schoolo Elderly Tribe Members

• IT Professional

Funding• Tribal Council

o Annual budget: 19,777,218

• Bureau of Indian Affairs assistance

• Library Services and Construction Act

• Institute for Museum and Library Serviceso Enhancement Grant Program

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SWOT Analysis• S

o Location is centralized in one of the larger Hopi villages, and is close to the school and tribal council

o Multi-use space and services--cultural archives alongside recreation, instruction, and media and technology access

o Make-up is specific to tribe and works with tribal councilo Small population allows library to focus in serving a homogenous, tight-knit

group on a smaller budgeto Consciousness of resources, personnel, and community need, the library

schedules good hours

• Wo Limited budgeto Limited access to energy resources (electricity, gas, propane, etc.)o Problems with broadband coverageo Limited space and insufficient funds to expand

SWOT cont.• O

o Fulfill community need for Internet access, media and technology access, and computer instruction

o Provide much needed career development assistanceo Ability to work within the Navajo County Library System--provides

patrons with access to larger collection

• To Presence of mobile library that provides fast and easy service, and is

multi-locationalo Rural environmento Division in tribe over progress and technology

MissionThe Hopituh Shi-nu-mu Tribal Library is dedicated to cultivating a strong, unified community through promotion of recreation and lifelong learning and by providing a curated collection of materials that is integral to the identity of the Hopi people.

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VisionThe Hopituh Shi-nu-mu Tribal Library will:• Preserve and exhibit a collection of community artifacts that will provide

future generations with access to our rich tribal history• Integrate programs and opportunities to educate future generations of their

valuable Hopi ancestry• Furnish future Hopi leaders with tools and skills for professional and

personal development, so they may become active participants in the 21st century economy

• Provide a building and atmosphere that best serves the needs of the community as a whole

• Embody the tribal identity with trained tribal staff members and volunteers

Core Values

The Hopi Nation Preservation

Intergenerational Empowering

Diversity & Inclusion

Goals and Objectives #1• To serve, and to help others to serve, the general needs

of the communityo Aid community members in finding and applying for

jobso Work with donors and charitable organizations to

distribute donated itemso Organize after-school and summer youth activities

Goals and Objectives #2• To provide technology education and resources to the

publico Have two computers available for use by the publico Host an informal computer and Internet tutorial classo Maintain access to various databases and other

resources

Goals and Objectives #3• To ensure the preservation of the

heritage and culture of the Hopi peopleo Two of the library’s staff will

be members of the Hopi community

o Host at least three cultural events per year

o Acquire, preserve, and make accessible a collection of Hopi cultural artifacts and documents

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Action Plan• Bring in an expert on Hopi culture• Ensure a suitable storage environment• Ensure that at least one staff member is trained in

preservation• Devote at least 25% of available space to the display of

artifacts and historical documents• Rotate items in the collection every six weeks (as

needed)• Invite patrons to fill out a written survey of their thoughts

and opinions on aspects of the collection

Action Plan Evaluation• A month long internal review and staff evaluation

• Compare the number of surveys received to the number of library members

• Surveys will remain available after the evaluation period

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Position DescriptionThe Cultural Outreach Liaison

• Reports to Tribal Council

• Overseeso Library Assistant(s) and Volunteers

• Major Dutieso Circulationo Educationo Facility Managemento Programmingo Patron Assistanceo Special Tribal Collection http://www.ala.org/offices/sites/ala.org.offices/files/content/olos/toolkits/

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Plan Dissemination and Evaluation• Print copies of the plan will be

available in the library and community center

• A community forum will be hosted by tribal council

• 6 months prior to plan end dateo Community forum for

feedbacko Surveys available in print

at library and community center

• After plan end dateo Staff meeting for internal

reviewo Implementation of new

plan with acknowledgment of feedback

Group Responsibilities• Katherine

o Environmental Scano S.W.O.T.

• Jessao Missiono Visiono Core Values

• Jordano Goalso Objectiveso Action Plan and Evaluation

• Stephanieo Executive Summaryo Position Description

We broke the assignment down into parts and met in person or online at least once a week.

• Outline

• Research

• Drafting

• Editing

• Final Draft

To learn about tribal libraries we focused on proceedings and professional manuals published by the ALA.

We also researched the Navajo County library system--our library falls within this geographical location.

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Peterson, E. (2007). Tribal libraries in the United States : a directory of American Indian and Alaska Native facilities. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co.

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The Hopi Cultural Center. (n.d.). Experience the Hopi Way . . .. Retrieved February 28, 2013 from http://www.hopiculturalcenter.com/hopiculture/

The Hopi Tribe. (2010). Welcome to the Official Website of the Hopi Tribe. Retrieved February 28, 2013 from http://www.hopi-nsn.gov/Home/tabid/59/Default.aspx

United States Census Bureau. (2007). Selected Social Characteristics in the United States 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Statistics, Kykotsmovi Village, AZ. Retrieved February 28, 2013 from http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_11_5YR_DP02

ReferencesU.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (2012). National

Broadband Map, Arizona, Kykotsmovi Village. Retrieved February 28, 2013 from http://www.broadbandmap.gov/summarize/state/arizona/census-places/kykotsmovi-village

U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2011). CCD Public school data 2010-2011 school year. Retrieved February 28, 2013 from http://nces.ed.gov/globallocator/index.asp?search=1&State=AZ&city=Kykotsmovi&zipcode=&miles=&itemname=&School=1&CS=36C0084F

U.S. Department of The Interior, Indian Affairs. (2013). Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved February 28, 2013 from http://www.bia.gov/FAQs/index.htm

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U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (2011, October 6). “Internet Infrastructure in Native Communities: Equal Access to E-Commerce, Jobs and the Global Marketplace”. Retrieved February 28, 2013 from http://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=9339

Thank you!

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