Northfork Rancheria Mono Indians

The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California's Tribal Library staff will address collection care and management by expanding their collection storage and cataloging both the printed and historical research collection into their online library. For example, grant funds will allow staff to work with representatives from the California Historical Society as well as from the Fresno County Historical Society to research and obtain historical accounts, records and published historic records to include in their library. Staff will also launch outreach efforts and issue library cards to encourage tribal citizens to participate in library learning programs, and ensure their access to the current collections. Staff will continue to work on increasing the literacy skills of family members in the community by providing them with access to not only published material, but historical records and firsthand accounts. This includes sharing historical family information so that families have the ability to create a family tree or learn more about their tribal history.