The Medweganoonind Library received a $148,835 project grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program to establish its first digital library collection and device-lending program. The library will use the funds to purchase approximately 1,800-2,000 digital titles and 20 e-readers to loan, allowing it to provide digital content access to community members unable to frequently visit the physical library. Library staff will pre-load individual selections onto e-readers for regular or curbside pickup and train new users. The goal of the NANH-L program is to improve core library services for Native American tribes and Native Hawaiians, and this award will enable the Medweganoonind Library to better serve its patrons who have mobility, transportation, weather-related or health issues that prevent regular physical access.
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