Pauma Band of Mission Indians

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians will expand the reach of the AA'Alvikat Library through a new initiative called the "Living Library Project" that will engage the tribe's children, youth, and seniors in translating historical and contemporary library materials into interactive social media content. Through conventional library-based research and interactive field investigations, participants will be exposed to their rich cultural heritage and use art, photography, video, interviews and creative writing to develop original content for weekly posts on the Library's to-be-developed social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). Expected outcomes include a significant increase in day-to-day engagement with the library by Pauma tribal members and neighbors, resulting in a 750% rise in the number of people who view the collection. This increased interaction will lead to a deeper understanding of the tribe's history and traditions.