Reviews
"…the real strength of this file is the lure of its serendipitous discovery and the substantial content. Browsing through the Timeline is an education in itself, as is browsing the Image Index, the Primary Sources, and the Landmark Documents. Scanning the Subjects, their Categories, and their Sub-Categories will give any researcher a fuller idea of what's in this file…kudos to Greenwood for bringing out a multimedia file on the American Indian Experience, a resource that is long overdue in the electronic scholarly world. …a much needed contribution to scholarly research and will complement the access to published material available through the Bibliography of Native North Americans. BOTTOM LINE Strongly recommended for school and public libraries, as well as for academic libraries serving American Indian studies and ethnic studies researchers."—Library Journal
"AIE was designed by an advisory board comprising an impressive group of Native and non-Native specialists ranging from archivists to librarians to professors of American Indian studies...The database is easy to search and navigate via an attractive, well-planned graphic interface that offers both searching and browsing. Broad subject categories range from Arts and Media to Women. ...this database will be useful to college and university libraries and to tribal groups and others specializing in Native America studies. This online collection represents an excellent way to increase a collection's size and scope. The content is authoritative: the very distinguished and committed board members who developed and indexed the database will continue to monitor its growth and development. As part of The American Mosaic, AIE may be integrated with the other components for comparative research, and is available as part of a bundle at a discounted price. ...AIE will be an excellent addition to any collection of Native American resources. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates, professionals/practitioners, and general audience."—Choice
"The database was developed under the guidance of past president of the American Library Association Loriene Roy, an Anishinabe Indian from Minnesota, as well as an advisory board of Native American studies scholars and librarians. This group has combined talents to create a comprehensive resource to meet the needs of users ranging from the merely curious general public to students, teachers, and advanced researchers. ... Overall, this is a well-organized and easy-to-use database. It is probably most useful as an encyclopedia-like starting point for users researching American Indian history and culture.'
'Students looking for material for assignments on American Indians will like the attractive design and easy searching.'
--MEQ"—Booklist
"The American Indian Experience easily provides users with the ability to explore content such as art, music, education, family, migration, spirituality, warfare, government, and more. ...Report Card: It's hard to imagine school or public libraries that serve American Indians within their communities lacking Greenwood's American Indian Experience database. As a native Oklahoman, I have long recognized the need for these unique resources for classroom research and instruction, and yet the opportunity to build such a collection of outstanding resources is often limited. However, Greenwood's American Indian Experience provides not only a depth that might not otherwise be possible in the school library, it also captures the importance of exploring issues and ideas that might not be addressed within the regular history classroom.
Once again, Greenwood's American Mosaic Online Resource database series has expanded to include an excellent online resource that simply must be added to those library collections that seek to provide outstanding resources for instruction and understanding of Native Americans. Without a doubt, Greenwood's American Indian Experience deserves an A+."—School Library Journal
"There are many resources available at this website including maps, slide shows, a blog, detailed lesson plans, and more. . . . This web database has a plethora of information that would be very useful for students doing an in-depth study of Native Americans. . . . I was impressed with this site. Recommended."
—Library Media Connection
"It is worthwhile for libraries at the high school and university level for both its historical and cultural content."—ARBA
"The American Indian Experience promotes cultural competency, understanding of and respect for diverse cultures. It does much to provide the accurate portrayals of American Indian history and culture often lacking in standard secondary and college sources and especially problematic at the elementary level. It is recommended for school and general academic libraries, and for public libraries at all levels, especially those serving ethnically diverse populations and wishing to increase their online reference presence."—Reference Reviews
"It is worthwhile for libraries at the high school and university level for both its historical and cultural content."—ARBA
Best Digital Resource — School Library Journal
Outstanding Academic Title, 2009 — Choice
2013 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE) — ComputEd Gazette
2017 CODiE Award Winner - Best Social Sciences Instructional Solution — SIIA
2018 Gold Award — Modern Library Awards
2019 Best Social Studies Website — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)
2018 Best Social Studies Website — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)
2018 Best Online Educational Resource — ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES)