The list is generally known as the List of Federally Recognized Tribes. Libraries in schools or community colleges, community libraries and tribal libraries may serve peoples living on reservations. Since many such libraries are geographically remote, obtaining adequate staff, training, materials and facilities is ofte n a challenge. Native Americans who do not live on reservations often seek to develop or maintain cultural identity. Although they may have access to larger libraries, including academic libraries, such libraries may not have the kinds of culturally speci fic materials that meet the needs of these patrons.
Genealogy can be a complex undertaking.
Detailed research generally requires going to various libraries and sites of government archives. However, there are a number of online resources to help you get started. We offer here a Native American genealogy page with an annotated list of links, as well as a pathfinder developed by a student at the University of Texas. We offer here a Native American books source page which includes names, and contact information or Internet links for selected publishers, book dealers, online bookstore and organizations that publish, publicize, dis tribute, or evaluate books by or about Native Americans. Some of the entities listed focus exclusively or mainly on the topic of American Indians.