Table 5.
Included Projects with Summary Data
| Project Title | Academic Health Sciences Library(ies) | Summary | Other Organizations by Type | Intervention Type | IAP2 Categorization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHEC Collaboration for Training Healthcare Professionals [66] | University of Wisconsin-Madison Ebling Library for the Health Sciences | Librarians provided train-the-trainer workshops for healthcare professionals affiliated with the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC) in 2003 and 2005. Workshops included information on the online research process, databases, and other online resources, finding consumer health resources, and evaluating online information. | Health Care Organization/Provider, State; Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, National or International; NonGovernmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, Native-Affiliated; | Training | Inform |
| Arctic Health Website [56–59] | University of Alaska-Anchorage Alaska Medical Library | The chairmanship of the Arctic Council being assumed by the United States led to the NIH charging NLM with promoting health in the Arctic. A contract with the University of Alaska-Anchorage Health Sciences Information Service led to the establishment of the Arctic Health Website, for organization and dissemination of health information affecting communities in the Arctic. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Governmental Organization, International; Governmental Organization, State; Health Care Organization/Provider, Local; Health Care Organization/Provider, Tribal; Library, Federal; NonGovernmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, Native-Affiliated | Steering Committee; Website | Collaborate |
| Baltimore American Indian Center Pow Wow Exhibit [67] | University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Sciences and Human Services Library | Exhibit at the Baltimore American Indian Center Pow Wow in 2003. | Exhibit | Inform | |
| Big Bang Health Information Literacy: Outreach to Diverse Populations for Future Success [68] | Pacific College of Oriental Medicine | Collaborative health information training program hosted at six San Diego institutions, with an emphasis on underserved communities, including Native Americans. | Community Partner; Health Care Organization/Provider, Local; Library, Public, City or County; Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, Local or State | Exhibit; Needs Assessment; Training; Translation | Inform |
| Chinle Comprehensive Care Center and Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Trainings [69] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library; University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center | Public health nurses at the Chinle Comprehensive Care Center and Fort Defiance Indian Hospital in the Navajo Nation were introduced to PubMed, received basic research skill training, and were shown the University of New Mexico's Native Health Database, as well as other free, reliable health information resources. | Health Care Organization/Provider, Federal or National; Health Care Organization/Provider, Tribal | Training | Inform |
| Contract with Navajo Area Indian Health Services [70] | University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center | Component of outreach program included a contract with the Navajo Area Indian Health Service to provide interlibrary loan, document delivery, literature searches, and reference services. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Health Care Organization/Provider, Federal or National | Document Delivery; Interlibrary Loan; Reference Service | Inform |
| DEI Events [71] | University of the Incarnate Word Medical Library | Hosted and collaborated in multicultural events to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion for students. | Event | Inform | |
| Gates Foundation Health Trainer Project [72] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library; Other Unnamed Academic Health Sciences Library(ies) | No detail provided | Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, National or International | Funding; Technology Purchased; Training | Involve |
| Gates Foundation Native American Access to Technology [72, 73] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library; Other Unnamed Academic Health Sciences Library(ies) | No detail provided | Governmental Organization, State; Library, State; NonGovernmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, National or International; School, Library Science | Training | Inform |
| Health Information Outreach to Native Peoples in Northwestern Nevada [74] | University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Savitt Medical Library | Online and in person training and outreach on health information resources to Native peoples in Nevada, from grade 8 to seniors. | Training | Inform | |
| Health Sciences Librarianship Assistantship for Library School Students Interested in Serving Latino and Native American Communities [12, 75, 76] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library | Twenty-five-year-long internships for library school students interested in serving Latino and Native American communities hosted at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Library. Participants developed a positive view of health sciences librarianship through experiential learning. Many became health sciences librarians. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Health Care Organization/Provider, State; Library, Federal; School, Library Science | Evaluation; Internship; Training | Consult |
| Indigenous Health Collection [77] | University of Manitoba Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library | The Indigenous Health Collection features over 5,000 items related to the health of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples. Originally established via donation, liaising with indigenous partners has been used to gather suggestions for additional materials to acquire. Communities and nations have provided further donations as well. The collection has been utilized for curriculum development and serves as an important resource for students at faculty at the Max Rady College of Medicine. | Collection Development | Inform | |
| Information Resource Dissemination for Minority Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic [55] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library | This information literacy project trained second-year medical students on finding and evaluating reliable health information resources. The students then taught online workshops for community health workers from Latinx and Native American communities. This project sought to expand upon preexisting Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) efforts. | Governmental Organization, Federal | Training | Collaborate |
| Max Rady College of Medicine Indigenous Health Longitudinal Course [77] | University of Manitoba Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library | Assisted curriculum developers with resources, Indigenous health collections, and LibGuides/bibliographies. Students in 4th year elective component of longitudinal track trained how to find and evaluate information relevant to the patient population beyond MEDLINE, including skills to locate materials created by, or in partnership with, Indigenous people. | School, Medical | Collection Development; Training | Involve |
| Max Rady College of Medicine Reconciliation Action Plan [77] | University of Manitoba Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library | Examined Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action to identify changes that could be made within the institution and library and in roles as leaders, instructors, health care providers, and administrators charged with shaping the next generation of health sciences professionals. Developed areas of action. | School, Medical | Collection Development; Training | Consult |
| Medical Librarian Research Team Integration [78] | University of North Dakota Health Sciences Library | Embedded into a team providing support for American Indian students who want to go into behavioral health. Provided literature search skills, citation management, and other information skills/knowledge training and guidance. | Academic Department, Native-Affiliated; Academic Department, Same Institution | Reference Service; Training | Inform |
| Mini-école de la santé [79–82] | Université de Montréal Bibliothèque de la santé | Library partnership with a mini-medical school program enabled the purchase of book collections for First Nations primary and secondary schools in Quebec and Ontario. Books with Indigenous content relating to health and science, and schools were able to select which ones they wanted. Library school students and librarians participated in the mini-medical school program in person. | Academic Department, Same Institution; Health Care Organization/Provider, Local; Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, National or International; School, Elementary; School, High; School, Medical; School, Tribal | Collection Development | Involve |
| Native American Health Information Services [83] | University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center | Full-time faculty position for Native American Health Information Services described with first year goals outlined. Initial projects and goals included logic model for evaluation, designing a brochure, and beginning design of a web site. Primary audience for first year was Native American faculty, staff, and students on the University of New Mexico campus. | Database; Evaluation; Website | Inform | |
| Native Cancer Information Resource Center and Learning Exchange (CIRCLE) [84] | Mayo Clinic Libraries | Disseminated copies of curated materials to American Indian/Native American communities, patients, and their providers. Librarians also collaborated to ensure culturally sensitive materials and provide education services. | Academic Department, Same Institution; Health Care Organization/Provider, Local | Document Delivery; Educational Resources; Reference Service | Inform |
| Native Health Database [44] | University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center | Database with historical and contemporary Native health/medical information. Includes some information provided partners including the State of New Mexico and the Indian Health Service. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Governmental Organization, State; Health Care Organization/Provider, Federal or National | Database | Inform |
| Native Investigators [85] | University of Washington Health Sciences Library; University of Colorado Strauss Health Sciences Library | Librarians trained Native Investigators in health literacy. | Academic Department, Native-Affiliated; Academic Department, Same Institution; Health Care Organization/Provider, Local | Training | Consult |
| Native Voices [86] | UCLA Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library | Hosted Native Voices exhibit and an accompanying panel discussion on traditional and cultural healing practices, environmental health, and contemporary health care issues and policy. | Exhibit; Presentation | Inform | |
| Native Voices [87] | University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center | Description of the Native Voices exhibit and associated events. Hosted a day-long summit on New Mexico American Indians' concepts of health and wellness with attendees from Navajo, Apache, and Pueblo communities. Exhibit traveled the state. Developed an activity resource kit to provide models of community health and wellness projects that could be adapted by other communities. | Governmental Organization, Tribal; School, Higher Education | Activity Kits; Conference; Exhibit | Involve |
| Native Voices [88] | University of Washington Health Sciences Library | Brief description of Native Voices traveling exhibit and related events, including an opening blessing and a talk by a member of the Seattle Indian Health Board | Governmental Organization, Federal; Health Care Organization/Provider, Tribal; Library, Federal | Exhibit; Presentation | Inform |
| Native Voices Exhibit Presentation at Dine College [89] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library; University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center | Presentation on Native Voices exhibit, and iPad with Native Voices exhibit information given to Dine College Library. Discussed health sciences librarianship as career. | Library, Tribal College; School, Higher Education; School, Tribal | Presentation | Inform |
| NLM: Native Internship Pilot Project “Sacred Root” [12, 52] | University of North Dakota Health Sciences Library | Regional medical libraries hosted interns as part of a larger NLM internship program. Libraries supported interns' projects. | Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, National or International | Internship; Technology Purchased; Training | Involve |
| NLM: Native Voices [9092] | University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center; University of Washington Health Sciences Library; University of Arizona Health Sciences Library; University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine Health Sciences Library; Other Unnamed Academic Health Sciences Library(ies) | Native Voices exhibit traveled the country, stopping at many academic health sciences libraries. Some libraries planned additional events to go with the exhibit. Host libraries were encouraged to partner with local Indigenous communities when planning events and opening ceremonies. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Library, Federal; Library, Public, City or County; Library, Tribal; NonGovernmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, National or International; | Exhibit; Site Visit | Involve |
| NNLM MidContinental Region: Finding and Evaluating Online Health Information [60] | Creighton University Health Sciences Library; University of Kansas Archie Dykes Library | Using a train-the-trainer model, taught basic information about computers and the Internet as well as finding and evaluating online health information to an American Indian tribe. Created materials suitable for later use and adaptation. | Community Partner, Native-Affiliated; Governmental Organization, Federal; NonGovernmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, National or International | Training | Collaborate |
| Outreach to North Dakota Native American Communities [12, 61–65] | University of North Dakota Health Sciences Library | Multipronged outreach project including hands-on trainings, demonstrations, and informational sessions on finding quality health information aimed at Native American health care providers and tribal college librarians; purchase of computers and databases for tribal college libraries; development of a web site; and listening circles. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Governmental Organization, Tribal; Health Care Organization/Provider, Federal or National; Library, Tribal College; School, Higher Education; School, Tribal | Database; Technology Purchased; Training; Website | Collaborate |
| Partnership with Arizona Telemedicine Program [93, 94] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library | The collaboration between the University of Arizona Health Sciences Library and the Arizona Telemedicine Program allowed the library to disseminate health information to practitioners and consumers in rural areas across Arizona, including tribal Native American communities. The library provided: a health information web portal, ATP site membership in the Arizona Health Information Network (AZHIN), design of the ATP website, facilitation of training to rural site, consumer health information development, and organization of a statewide conference. | Academic Department, Same Institution; Governmental Organization, Tribal; Health Care Organization/Provider, State; Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, Local or State | Conference; Relationship Building; Training; Website | Inform |
| Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Community Speech Pathology and Audiology Workshop [95] | University of Southern Alabama Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library | Multidisciplinary collaboration to provide vision and hearing screenings and information about hearing and vision loss. | Academic Department, Same Institution; Library, Higher Education; Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, Local or State | Health Screening; Training | Inform |
| Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Community Stroke Workshop [96] | University of Southern Alabama Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library | Multidisciplinary collaboration to provide a workshop on stroke. Workshop included information and hands-on practice searching and using MedlinePlus. | Health Care Organization/Provider, State; Library, Higher Education | Training | Inform |
| Public Health Workshops [72, 93] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library | Public health workshops were presented to public health nurses at the Gila River Indian community and in Tuba City on the Navajo Nation. | Governmental Organization, Tribal; Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, Native-Affiliated | Training | Inform |
| Salud y Bienestar: Entrenamiento Para Promotors / Health and Wellness: Training for Promoters (Community Health Workers) [97, 98] | Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Health Sciences Library | Trained community health workers (Promotores) in finding health information, evaluating health information websites, and finding statistics. Sessions took place along the border region, including with the Community Health Representative Program on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. Suicide and HIV/AIDS were topics selected by the communities. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Governmental Organization, State; Governmental Organization, Tribal; Health Care Organization/Provider, State; School, Higher Education | Training | Inform |
| South Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network [99] | Roseman University of Health Sciences, Health Sciences, Library; Unnamed South Dakota Health Sciences Libraries | Community of practice of librarians established as a component of the South Dakota Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network. The grant allows for the purchase of scholarly research resources for the entire network. Lead institution librarians train tribal college librarians to access and use biomedical information resources. | Governmental Organization, Federal; School, Higher Education; School, Tribal | Educational Resources; Reference Service; Training | Involve |
| South Dakota Native American Health Information Partnership (NAHIP) [12, 41, 42] | University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Lommen Health Sciences Library | Connected with four tribal college libraries and community health leaders in five remaining South Dakota reservations. Included training on health information resources and Loansome Doc, document delivery, and reference services with monthly calls to librarians/community health leaders to maintain relationships. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Governmental Organization, Tribal; Library, Tribal College; School, Higher Education; School, Tribal | Collection Development; Document Delivery; Reference Service; Technology Purchased; Training; Translation; Website | Involve |
| Talking Leaves Collection [100] | Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical Library | A collection of curated print books pertaining to the Cherokee Nation and all other Indian tribes in the U.S. (Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian) with a special focus on Native health and medicine. All native and tribal topics are included in the collection. | Governmental Organization, Tribal | Collection Development | Involve |
| Traditional and Indigenous Healing Collection [101] | University of Alberta John W. Scott Health Sciences Library | The J.W. Scott Health Sciences Library and the University of Alberta's Centre for Cross-Cultural Health and Healing worked together to establish a library collection focused on Traditional and Indigenous Healing, which was formed from materials already owned by the CCCHH and additional materials purchased with funds donated by a CCCHH board member. | Academic Department, Same Institution | Collection Development | Inform |
| Tribal Connections: I (1998–2000, Pacific Northwest) [12, 52, 73, 102, 103] | University of Washington Health Sciences Library | Worked with an advisory group to identify infrastructure needs in tribal communities in the Pacific Northwest. Technical infrastructure improvements made in 15 of 16 identified sites and training provided on internet basics. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Governmental Organization, Tribal; Library, Federal | Needs Assessment; Steering Committee; Technical Infrastructure; Training | Consult |
| Tribal Connections: II (2000–2001, Pacific Southwest) [12, 72, 73] | University of Washington Health Sciences Library; University of Arizona Health Sciences Library | Four sites in the Pacific Southwest (two in New Mexico and one each in Arizona and Nevada/ Idaho) participated. Included a needs assessment and improvement of internet connectivity. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Governmental Organization, Tribal; Library, Federal | Technical Infrastructure; Training | Consult |
| Tribal Connections: III (2001–2003, Pacific Northwest) [12, 52] | University of Washington Health Sciences Library | Project to increase internet connectivity in Native American communities in the Pacific Northwest. Success in 2 of 3 communities. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Governmental Organization, Tribal; Library, Federal | Evaluation; Technical Support | Involve |
| Tribal Connections: IV (2002–2005 Four Corners Region) [12, 43–54] | University of Colorado Denison Memorial Library; University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center; University of Utah Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library; University of Arizona Health Sciences Library; UCLA Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library; *The Texas Medical Center Library | Decade-long collaborative effort between Four Corners libraries, their respective Regional Medical Libraries, and multiple external organizations. Used 18 intervention types throughout the efforts. Began with a needs assessment of health care professionals serving Native American communities, contacts database, and web site. Over time, created trust and sustained relationships within communities. | Academic Department, Native-Affiliated; Academic Department, Same Institution; Governmental Organization, Federal; Governmental Organization, State; Governmental Organization, Tribal; Health Care Organization/Provider, Federal or National; Health Care Organization/Provider, Local; Health Care Organization/Provider, Tribal; Library, Federal; Library, Public, City or County; Library, Tribal; Library, Tribal College; Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, Local or State; Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, National or International; NonGovernmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, Native-Affiliated; Other Partner; School, Higher Education; School, Tribal | Conference; Database; Educational Resources; Event; Exhibit; Library Position Established; Needs Assessment; Presentation; Relationship Building; Site Visit; Technology Purchased; Training; Translation; Website | Empower |
| Tribal Connections: Special Project, “On Eagles' Wings/Piscataway” [12] | University of Maryland, Baltimore Health Sciences and Human Services Library | Five training sessions conducted by library as an adjunct to a federal project to increase internet infrastructure for Piscataway community in Maryland. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Library, Federal | Funding; Technology Purchased; Training | Consult |
| Tribal Connections: Steering Committee [73] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library; University of Washington Health Sciences Library; UCLA Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library; University of Utah Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library; University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center; *University of Colorado Denison Memorial Library | Steering committee established by resource libraries with Tribal Connections and/or Gates Foundation-funded projects in tribal communities. Met monthly, created a web site to share information, collaborated on funding proposals, and worked to create an asset inventory that would serve as the basis of an effective practices database. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Library, Federal | Evaluation; Steering Committee | Inform |
| Tribal Librarians' Health Information Conference [93, 104] | University of Arizona Health Sciences Library | Hosted a two-day conference for librarians serving tribal communities on using the Internet effectively to find reliable health information. Used pretest/posttest methodology to gauge use of certain resources to find health information in combination with an 18 month post-conference survey. | Governmental Organization, Federal; Library, State; NonGovernmental Organization/Non-Profit Organization, National or International | Conference; Training | Inform |