Purpose
The Infrastructure Master Plan Committee is developing a national roadmap to strengthen the systems that support tribal libraries. This plan focuses on improving engagement with funders, tribal leaders, state library directors, and federal partners—not on directing individual library operations.
Once the Master Plan is in place, committee responsibilities shift to implementation.
What This Committee Does
- Conducts structured stakeholder engagement
- Develops recommendations for long-term systems change
2026 Priorities
- Identify and prioritize key stakeholders
- Develop a structured outreach strategy
- Gather input from stakeholders through national forums, interviews, and an in-person Summit
- Produce a clear, actionable framework for strengthening institutional support
Who Should Join
Leaders experienced in:
- Strategic planning
- Institutional partnership building
- Tribal leaders
- Tribal librarians
- State Library Agency staff
- Funders
- Anyone committed to building a stronger, sustainable future for tribal libraries
How It Works
The committee meets regularly on the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. EST during general meetings of the Tribal Library Council. Committee Chairs may call meetings as needed. Progress is tracked through 30-day action plans and reported to membership during monthly TLC meetings.