If you want to narrow your search to a specific time period or genre, finding a journal that publishes in that area can help. SAIL for example, is the United States' only dedicated literary journal for American Indian literature.
There are a number of research guides with information that is historical, legal, educational, and more. For a starting point, see the following pages on different guides:
The majority of books on American Indian literature and works by American Indian authors can be found starting at the PS.I53 call number. These books are found on the third floor of the Chester Fritz Library.
Search the entire library catalog here.
You can search "everything", or can specify the type of results, like books or articles.
Stick with keywords or phrases, instead of questions. So, instead of searching "what are some problems faced by Native American youth?" you would search "Native American youth" instead.
A few search examples:
One example available both as a physical or eBook:
Literature and history are, and have always been, closely related. To help find resources covering various topics on American Indian history, try searching for words such as:
Encyclopedias can help you get started on your research with general background information, definitions, and history on many literary terms, concepts, works, and authors specific to American Indian literature.
Online Sources
Physical print encyclopedias
These are available in the Reference section on the second floor of the library. Two examples of available items: