Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums

The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) Will Provide Culturally Relevant Trainingopportunities Targeted to the Professional Development Needs of Current and Emerging Staff of Indigenous Archives,libraries, and Museums, as Well as Staff of Organizations Serving Indigenous Audiences or Holding Indigenouscollections. Training Includes Hands-on Workshops, Site Visits, Field Trips, Poster Presentations, Discussionforums, and 108 Sessions on Case Studies, Best Practices, and Topics of Interest to the Field. These Programs,now in Their 13TH Year, Have a Proven Track Record of Significantly Increasing the Quality of Information Servicesto America?s 4.5 Million Native Peoples. the Activities Proposed Fall Within the ?professional Development?project Category in That They Provide Training Programs, Services, and Partnerships Focused on Developing Theprofessional Skills and Expertise of Indigenous Staff of Cultural Institutions.