Procedures
As noted in the Archive acquisition policy, the value of the materials housed in the Alaska Native Language Archive derives at least in part from the comprehensive nature of the collection. The Archive welcomes the deposit of materials documenting the Native languages of Alaska. Potential depositors are encouraged to contact us well in advance of a planned deposit so that issues of digital copies, access restrictions, and curation can be discussed.
In archiving audio recordings ANLA assumes ownership only of the physical copy of the material being archived at ANLA. This is not a wider claim to intellectual property rights or ownership of contents of the recording. Ownership of the content of the recordings remains with the original speakers, their descendants, their communities, the depositor, and their representatives. ANLA is committed to honoring access restrictions requested by the recorder or depositor, within our ability.
Depositors are asked to complete a Deed of Gift form outlining the nature of the deposit and specifying any access restrictions. A deed of gift form can be downloaded below. The form may be customized in consultation with the Archive director.
Deed of Gift Forms:
Deed of Gift Main Form & Deed of Gift Supplement
The forms were last revised November 24, 2021.
The University of Alaska is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and donations of rare books and manuscripts may be tax deductible. However, the Archive cannot legally perform appraisals for purposes of tax deductions for donors. Unsolicited, unordered materials sent with invoices are treated as gifts. For more information about gifting books and other publications to the Archive, contact the director.
Please consider making a money donation to ANLA via the University of Alaska Foundation fund "In Memory of Dr. Michael Krauss". Grants and donations play a crucial role in ANLA's operations. Gifts to ANLA support cataloging, digitization, patron services, and other core functions.
We thank you for your generosity!
The Alaska Native Language Archive has developed strategic partnerships with regional and local language archives across the state. Examples of services which can be provided through partnerships include but are not limited to the following:
- secure digital file backup, with access controlled by the local organization
- web-hosting and catalog hosting
- consulting regarding curation of language materials
- digitization of language materials
If you or your organization is interested in pursuing a partnership with ANLA, please contact us.