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  • Lori Misaka Presented with the Blair Award 

    Lori Misaka Presented with the Blair Award 

    The LIS Program is pleased to announce that Lori Misaka is the Fall 2022 recipient of the Robert and Rita Blair Memorial Award. This coveted award is presented to graduating students who show special promise in providing library services to children and youth. The LIS faculty select awardees based on high academic standing and strong evidence of professional leadership.

    Lori is finishing her Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) degree this December but already is putting her passion for youth library services to practice at the Waipahu Intermediate School library. She came to the LIS Program with a strong educational background and dedicated teacher for the English Learner program at Waipahu High School. While in the LIS Program she completed an internship at the ‘Aiea Public Library and served on the Hawai‘i State Department of Education Multilingualism Policy Advisory Committee. She has also been an active member in the ALA Hawai‘i Student Chapter, Asian Pacific American Librarians Association, and the Hawai‘i Association of School Librarians. With a team of LIS students and HASL, Lori co-organized a National Library Week event that raised over $5K to support school librarianship. 

    In awarding Lori, the faculty expressed that she is a positive team player who is grounded in local and international ways of thinking, and is always looking for ways that libraries can adapt to meet the needs of her community. 

  • LIS Student Jessika Ross designs HLA centennial logo

    LIS Student Jessika Ross designs HLA centennial logo

    This year is the 100 year anniversary of the Ჹɲʻ Library Association and one of our current LIS students, Jessika Ross, designed the centennial logo, which will be used during this year’s . Here’s what Jessika had to say about her design:

    I knew I wanted to incorporate the existing HLA design featuring the open book and mountain design in order to put the centennial logo in the same conversation. My fellow LIS students, especially those in Nā Ჹɲʻ ʻImi Loa Hui Haumāna and ALAsc, helped guide me towards the elements of the ʻumeke and kalo as representations of sustaining the mind and body. I knew I wanted to include the ʻohe kapala as a printmaker myself, and because it was integral in native Hawaiian culture, while the stylized water echoes the voyages theme of the 2022 conference.

    HLA gives a further description of the logo:

    Libraries and librarians are not just built from knowledge, but are of knowledge, and to that end, libraries thrive as communication and language develops, grows, and is nurtured. We hope that this logo captures both in design and in language, a vision of HLA 100 years from where it started.

    The centennial logo includes the following elements:

    • an ʻumeke, or traditional calabash or bowl
      A well-filled bowl is a well-filled mind. Subsequently, an empty bowl is an empty mind. Let us yearn to keep our bowls filled and to help to fill the bowls of the people in our communities.
    • kalo, or taro
      Kalo nourishes the mind and body and also represents the venerated ancestors of the land where we live.
    • a stylized representation of an ʻohe kapala, or bamboo stamp
      The stamp mimics the waves in an ocean, tying it to the theme of the conference (Voyages).

    Lastly, our logo incorporates ʻōlelo Ჹɲʻ with the phrase “He Piha Kenekulia” which translates to “completion of a century.” Mahalo to our HLA friends and colleagues who diligently helped us with this translation. The Ჹɲʻ Library Association has supported libraries and librarians in our island home for 100 years and, in our roles of nurturing knowledge, communication and learning, we want to be intentional about including and encouraging our members and the public to learn more about ʻōlelo Ჹɲʻ, the native language of where we live and breathe, now and into the times to come. If you’re interested in learning Hawaiian language, check out with suggested resources.

    Image: HLA Centennial Logo, used with permission from HLA

  • LIS Alumna Tori Ann Ogawa elected to ALSC Board

    LIS Alumna Tori Ann Ogawa elected to ALSC Board

    Tori Ann Ogawa, an LIS alumna, was recently elected to the . Tori Ann graduated from the LIS program in 2015 and is currently a Youth Services Librarian at the Kitsap Regional Library in Washington. This isn’t the first time we’ve shared news about Tori Ann either. She was selected as a 2017 Emerging Leader by ALSC ! Congratulations Tori Ann!

  • So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (by Cheri Ebisu)

    So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish (by Cheri Ebisu)

    Numerous faculty asked if I wanted them write a post for my departure as Program Coordinator and I felt bad about asking them to do more work, but what they also didn’t know is that they have already given me too much power and all I sow is chaos carefully crafted as normalcy. I might as well wield this power one last time on our website (newly updated and designed by current LIS student, Michelle Carino!)

    My experience as PC in the last several years? 10/10, would recommend. Thank you for letting me be your cheerleader, chocolate-supplier, unqualified tech support, anxious instructor, and that annoying presence in your inboxes, you know, the one with all the frogs.

    If my only legacy is an actual LIS frog mascot, I would be so honored. Don’t let the dream die in my absence. Do not let the LIS frog go gentle into that good night.

    My Work Dad, Rich Gazan, has always encouraged me to post updates on some cool stuff I’ve been doing outside of LIS, but I screeched like a panicked pterodactyl every time, and though that has not deterred him thus far, he has suggested it one last time. And who am I to deny my overlord, on this, my last day?

    So, anyway, I published a short story with Tor.Com last year, entitled That was pretty nuts and lots of nice people read it! It is now in two Best Of 2021 anthologies, one with and another with . Radical.

    Another short story, “Monsters Calling Home” found a place in a ,What One Wouldn’t Do, edited by Scott J. Moses, which became a whole physical book that you can buy. Wild!

    I somehow got a literary agent through all of this, which also seems like a prolonged hallucination and yet it continues to be so in reality. The good news is this has enabled me to work on two short novellas (one a botanical space horror, the other a queer, mecha Urashima Taro retelling), and a whole mess of a novel that will be something, someday, maybe. The bad news is that to do dangerous things like follow my dreams or whatever, I have to give up this crazy rewarding job with LIS.

    Thanks for letting me run around asking questions, sharing questionable YouTube videos, learning a bunch of stuff about the Vlogٷ System (a never-ending labyrinth), doing a bunch of things as the Kid Behind the Curtain, teaching a class (haha, whose idea was that?), and basically having fun for the past four years. It’s been a really good time.

    Thus, in the immortal words of Douglas Adams: So long, and thanks for all the fish.

     

  • LIS Students Help Raise Over $5K to Support School Librarianship

    Students in Dr. Wertheimer’s LIS 650 Management of Libraries and Information Centers class this spring completed service projects in the local community to practice their managerial skills. Jennifer Duncklee, Michelle Hatami, Lori Misaka, and Jesse Shiroma worked with Kalani High School librarian Daphne Miyashiro to raise funds for the Hawai‘i Association of School Librarians (HASL). Daphne was the HASL National Library Week chair, and set up a fundraiser at Barnes & Noble; the LIS student group helped coordinate marketing, scheduled volunteers, created promotional and advocacy materials, and worked at the book fair. They are pleased to report that this year’s fundraising total is $5056.46 from in-store and online sales, which will go toward supporting HASL’s efforts for school libraries. A big mahalo to the volunteers, Barnes & Noble, and Daphne for helping to make Jenn, Michelle, Lori, and Jesse’s project a success! 

    Other student team projects included a “Lei Making 101” event at a local library (Kylee Munro & Jessika Ross), WCDI / Salawaket Crossing (Michelle Carino), “Ka Hana Mana a Nā Haumāna”(Ikaika Keliiliki), and creating a plan for a STEM-lego event on a Hawaii Island Public Library (Hayley Barte, Bianca Nabarrete-Lopez, & Bonnie Barron). Wertheimer explained that these projects highlight our program’s interest in community engagement and also let students experiment with doing real-world projects and employing  different managerial competencies. He added that all of these projects demonstrate the importance of developing leaders who can help libraries to meet local problems with innovative solutions. 

  • Jason Ford defends thesis “Indigenous Voices Informing Academic Information Literacy: Critical Discourses, Relationality, and Indigeneity for the Good of the Whole”

    The LIS Program is pleased to announce that Jason Ford successfully defended his thesis on how Indigenous research methodologies can better inform information literacy. His abstract follows:
    Instructional librarianship in public post-secondary institutions requires that librarians be responsive to a diversity of paradigms and student needs, including Indigenous contexts. Although constrained by institutional infrastructures, Indigenous research methodologies and epistemologies provide frameworks for Indigenous students and librarians to practice and support inquiry in ways that are responsive to their culturally- specific needs. Currently, research in library and information science about how Indigenous research methodologies and epistemologies can support academic librarianship is limited, especially concerning how Indigenous voices can inform information literacy as a whole. Using semi-structured interviews, 4 Indigenous LIS and academic professionals and an Apache-Comanche elder were interviewed to better understand how Indigenous voices can inform information literacy in the public academy. Responses were coded using thematic analysis, and results demonstrate that Indigenous voices can inform information literacy in consideration of relevancy, value neutrality, positionality, through being critical of hegemonic infrastructures including technology, prioritizing native voices, and centering relationality. This has implications in strategic planning, curriculum development, and informing social paradigms that support Indigenous people in post-secondary education while addressing modern issues for the good of the whole.
    Committee: Tonia Sutherland (Chair), Meera Garud, Keahiahi LongCongratulations, Jason!

  • LIS Alumna Shelley Lau Awarded 2022 HASL Golden Key Award

    LIS Alumna Shelley Lau Awarded 2022 HASL Golden Key Award

    Shelley Lau, an LIS alumna, was awarded the 2022 Golden Key Award by the Hawaii Association of School Librarians. The Golden Key Award recognizes school librarians who have provided exemplary service to the profession. She was presented with a framed certificate of recognition at the HASL spring social on April 23.

    Lau was nominated by Betty Arai, librarian at Mililani High School. In her nomination, Betty wrote:

    Shelley has mentored and inspired so many librarians throughout her career. She exemplifies 21st century library skills and her schoolwide literacy programs highlight the value of having a certified school librarian. Her schoolwide literacy programs highlight the value of having a certified school librarian. Her lesson plans are the best that I’ve ever seen. I am also so inspired by her workshops that she leads at numerous past HASL conferences which help to elevate our profession. Thankful to know someone as dedicated and knowledgeable as her in the field.

    In addition to supporting HASL, Lau has been an invaluable resource for preparing Hawaii’s future school librarians. She has visited several LIS courses to share insights about her role as an elementary school librarian, and has been a cooperating librarian for LIS students completing their school library practicum. We thank Shelley for her support of the LIS program at Vlogٷ Manoa and are delighted to hear about her recognition as the 2022 Golden Key Award recipient.

    Congratulations, Shelley!

  • LIS Alumna Kelly McDermott Wins Outstanding Paper Award at Teaching, Colleges & Community 2022 Worldwide Conference

    LIS Alumna Kelly McDermott Wins Outstanding Paper Award at Teaching, Colleges & Community 2022 Worldwide Conference

    Congratulations to LIS alumna Kelly McDermott, who won the Outstanding Paper Award at the Teaching, Colleges & Community 2022 Worldwide Conference. Her paper, , highlighted instructional approaches to improve students’ application of information literacy skills using quantitative and qualitive data sets. The article will be published in the conference proceedings and in the International Journal of Educational Media and Technology.

    Kelly is a recent LIS graduate with a strong interest in academic librarianship, information literacy, student development, and programmatic efforts. In winning this coveted award, Kelly said, “I am grateful for all of the support I received in the LIS program. The faculty are top-notch and really helped me to learn, apply, and research. This award is a reflection of the Vlogٷ LIS program and community and is a nice launching point for the next stage of my career.”

    Kudos, Kelly! We are proud of your achievements and are fortunate that you chose to serve the library community.

  • LIS Alumna Helen Wong-Smith Becomes SAA Vice-President

    LIS Alumna Helen Wong-Smith Becomes SAA Vice-President

    Text from Vlogٷ News: /news/2022/04/05/helen-wong-smith-elected-to-saa/

    University of Ჹɲʻ at Mānoa Library Archivist Helen Wong Smith has been selected as vice president/president-elect of the (SAA), the oldest and largest national organization of professional archivists in North America. She becomes the first person from Ჹɲʻ to hold this position. She will begin her one-year term in August and will become SAA’s 78th president in 2023–24.

    Widely known for her work on cultural competency, Wong Smith is excited to be serving in this new role at SAA. “I see it as an opportunity to inform and share with the rest of the country and profession the wealth of resources we have here in the islands, including records reflecting five governments (kingdom, provisional, republic, territory and state) and their impacts on the kānaka maoli and the diverse cultures and communities who selected to make Ჹɲʻ their home, and the caliber of archivists, both professional and community, and repositories we possess,” she said.

    A product of Vlogٷ Mānoa, Wong holds a bachelor’s degree in Hawaiian Studies and a master’s in Library and Information Science. She has served as university archivist at Vlogٷ Mānoa since 2018. Her prior Vlogٷ positions include researcher at Nā Pua Noʻeau: Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children at Vlogٷ Hilo, recruitment coordinator for the Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, Hawaiian Collection Librarian in Vlogٷ Hilo’s Edwin H. Mookini Library, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences Resources Coordinator at the Daniel K. Inouye School of Pharmacy.

    Wong has been involved with SAA since 2003 and has served in a number of capacities, including her involvement on several committees, being elected to the SAA council and delivering a number of presentations at the annual conferences. A 2015 plenary address calling for cultural competency training allowed her to develop a workshop she has delivered across the country since 2017.

    For more than 35 years, Wong has highlighted Hawaiian collections through research and presentations and has written extensively on Hawaiian cultural resources. In addition to her previous Vlogٷ appointments, she was also lead archivist for the Pacific Island Network of the National Park Service, cultural specialist for Kamehameha Schools and librarian archivist for the State Historic Preservation Division.

    “Teaching cultural competency while at Vlogٷ Hilo, I recognized how cultural competency can advance the archival profession. This framework has extended to the museum sector through a series of  for the Ჹɲʻ Museum Association and to private companies,” Wong said. “It is an inherent framework 첹ʻ徱Բ have utilized to live and work with the diverse cultures living closely together and its employment has proven benefits in multiple sectors such as health services, education and business.”

    Among Wong’s project highlights as university archivist include the , which include the collection of the theologian, minister, college professor and founder of VlogٷԴDz, and the , which exceed 50 linear feet and captures the earliest community-based planning activities in the islands.

  • In Memoriam: Dr. Luz Marina Quiroga

    In Memoriam: Dr. Luz Marina Quiroga

    The VlogٷM LIS Program is sad to announce the passing of our former colleague Associate Professor Dr. Luz Marina Quiroga who taught at Vlogٷ from 2000 until 2019 in areas related to Information Retrieval, Databases, Library Systems, and website design.

    Celebrating Dr. Quiroga’s promotion and tenure in 2011.

    She was born in 1947 in Manizales, Colombia, and earned a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering at the Universidad Industrial de Santander, Universidad de los Andes in 1971. She later obtained an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the Autonomous National University of Mexico (1984), and a Ph.D. in LIS from Indiana University (1999). The following year she came to the University of Ჹɲʻ at Mānoa in 2000 as the first crossover faculty position between the recently merged Library and Information Science Program and Information and Computer Sciences Department. She taught courses in database design, digital libraries, personalization, and information architecture. She also was a frequent instructor at the international training program for developing nations librarians at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels. She wrote on a number of scholarly articles, some of which are highly cited, such as a 2004 HICSS paper with Martha Crosby, “Reducing cognitive load” that has been cited over 50 times. Her Spanish language articles are also well cited, as a reflection of her international agenda. Her research and teaching always focused on advancing ICTs (preferably open source) to help society address social problems like the information needs of the unhoused. Vlogٷ Mānoa Communications Professor Wayne Buente recalled that “Luz was one of the first CIS faculty members to work in the area of community informatics ,and it is my hope that her never-ending passion toward social change will always be remembered in CIS.”

    Professor Emerita Violet Harada summed up many of our thoughts with “Luz’s passion for serving needy communities influenced our LIS courses in community engagement. I enjoyed our many conversations about teaching and how we might help our students take a deeper look at what librarians can contribute to our larger world. She has left all of us who knew her, just a little bit better for her friendship.”

  • LIS Invites Applications for Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellowship

    LIS Invites Applications for Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellowship

    The University of Ჹɲʻ at Mānoa Library & Information Science Program invites applications for one (1) paid fellowship to run from August 2022 through May 2023. This IMLS grant-supported fellowship is for students with a demonstrated interest in audio and visual media archives. The fellow will engage in the digital preservation of public media collections held at at the University of Ჹɲʻ-West Oahu, using equipment that is located in ʻUluʻulu.

    • Each fellow will receive a stipend for their work over the course of the fellowship, at the rate of $23/hour for $5,152 per semester
    • Fellows are expected to work 16 hours/week on the fellowship over fourteen weeks in the Fall and fourteen weeks in the Spring semester, for a total of 224 hours per semester.
    • This an in-person fellowship and includes an archivist mentor and a faculty advisor. The weekly fellowship work site is at ʻUluʻulu.
    • The fellowship will begin with a three-day, in-person Immersion Training, with all travel costs covered and organized by the fellowship. Dates, locations, and schedule for the Immersion Training will be finalized by May 2022.
    • Fellows will receive travel funding to attend the AMIA 2022 Fall Conference.
    • Prior to the start of the fellowship, fellows will be included in a series of free educational webinars over the summer of 2022 to provide basic training in audiovisual preservation concepts.
    • Fellow will inventory, assess, digitize, create metadata records, and submit materials to the . Fellows may also create manuals, blog posts, workshops, and conference presentations.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Applicants must be students in the Vlogٷ Mānoa Master of Library & Information Science Program at the time of appointment and must have a demonstrated interest in archives, preservation, and/or broadcast media
    • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
    • Be able to attend a three-day immersive training out of state (fully funded)
    • Students from historically marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply

    Submission Requirements:

    • Statement (no more than 2 pages) that addresses the class taken and/or work experience that shows your interest in working with AV materials and digital preservation; and reason for interest in the Fellowship, especially work and/or experience with Hawaiian materials or communities
    • Please submit all application materials to Dr. Rich Gazan (gazan@hawaii.edu) by April 22, 2022.

    This is an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant awarded to WGBH (GBH) Educational Foundation in Boston for the . The Vlogٷ Manoa LIS program is one of several project partner programs around the country.

  • Mānoa Public Library, Ჹɲʻ State Public Library System

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    Internship Description

    Mānoa Public Library is a very busy, community centered library located in Mānoa Valley. The Young Adult librarian serves as selector and steward of the Young Adult Collection and assists the Adult Librarian with collection maintenance as needed. The main strengths of our YA collection is diversity, Fantasy, and alternative formats (graphic novels and manga). Mānoa Public Library’s patrons are voracious readers and because of this, we are consistently one of the highest circulating libraries in the entire HSPLS system.

    Library/Collection Description

    Mānoa Public Library is a very busy, community centered library located in Mānoa Valley. The Young Adult librarian serves as selector and steward of the Young Adult Collection and assists the Adult Librarian with collection maintenance as needed. The main strengths of our YA collection is diversity, Fantasy, and alternative formats (graphic novels and manga). Mānoa Public Library’s patrons are voracious readers and because of this, we are consistently one of the highest circulating libraries in the entire HSPLS system.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    The ideal applicant is personable and flexible. We never know who is going to walk in the door or what our days will be like so the ability to adapt is necessary. Customer service experience isn’t required but is a plus.

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible depending on intern availability. Working hours are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday – 8am-5pm Wednesday and Thursday – 11am-8pm. Fridays are short days (and my off day) so they aren’t very good for hands-on experience. Two 5 hours shifts a week is preferred but we can work with the student.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • SLO1 – Provide Information Services
    • SLO 5 – Analyze and apply knowledge about information needs and perspectives of diverse communities
    • SLO6 – Demonstrate skills necessary to manage and work effectively within information organizations.

    Evaluation Methods

    Intern supervisor will create a rubric with metrics (does not meet expectations, meets expectations, exceeds expectations) with the intern duties including but not limited to: creating a teen booklist, providing reference services, creating two suggestion lists to send to the State Library for consideration on future order lists, two program or outreach events, one directed at young adults, one directed at general public. This rubric will be drafted and sent to the intern before their first day.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Day one: overview, midpoint (date TBD) check in, and final evaluation before the intern’s last day if possible.

    Contact Information

    Stefannye Slaughter – Supervisor

    E-mail: stefannye.slaughter@librarieshawaii.org

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  • Hawaiian Mission Houses Archives, Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site

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    Internship Description

    Interns, under the guide of the archivist, will take an extensive inventory of the C.M. Cooke Papers collection. The inventory will be used throughout the course of processing the collection, and it will be published online along with the finding aid at the end of processing. After the inventory is created, interns will digitize the material. Each item will be scanned and added to Omeka.

    Library/Collection Description

    Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives holds over 3,000 pieces of material culture and more than 12,000 books, manuscripts, original letters, diaries, journals, illustrations and church records relating to 19th century life of missionaries in Hawaii. Currently we are looking for help processing the C.M. Cooke Papers (1860-1909) which focuses on life of the Provisional Government advisory council member, Charles Montague Cooke (b. 1849 – d. 1909).

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    LIS 655 Digital Archives or

    LIS 658 Management of Archives & Special Collections

    Weekly Schedule

    Monday to Friday, negotiable

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Digitization
    • Omeka proficiency
    • Inventory creation
    • Collection development
    • Metadata creation

    Evaluation Methods

    Interns will be evaluated throughout the internship on their progress. Goals will be set each week, and the archivist will work alongside the intern to ensure goals are met. Formal evaluation will occur in the middle and end of the internship.

    Evaluation Schedule

    As designated by internship instructor.

    Contact Information

    Molly Rowe – Supervisor

    E-mail: mrowe@missionhouses.org

    Telephone: (808) 447-3910

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  • Edna Allyn Room for Children, Ჹɲʻ State Public Library

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    Internship Description

    An Edna Allyn Room (EAR) internship focuses on children’s library services, collection maintenance (selection, ordering and weeding), and programming such as Storytimes, class visits and outreach. The intern would work ten hours a week & be scheduled for some hours at the Children’s Help Desk with a librarian after orientation & training. The intern will also help the librarians present programs and input information on order lists.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Ჹɲʻ State Library is the flagship of the Ჹɲʻ State Public Library System. The Edna Allyn Room for Children (EAR) has 2 full-time librarians, two part-time librarians, a technician and a student helper and holds 85,000 children’s materials. We have daily class visits where storytimes and/or tours are given. We also present “family storytimes” every Saturday morning. We have a children’s computer center, help desk and a large reference collection. The Edna Allyn Memorial Collection is unique to our library as is our Mural Room painted by Juliet May Fraser in 1934-35.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
    • LIS 610 Foundations of the Information Professions

    Desired Qualifications

    • LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization
    • Interested in Children’s Library Services
    • Enjoy working with children of all ages
    • Interested in working for the Ჹɲʻ State Public Library System
    • Be willing to try new techniques for programming
    • Able to work with a team of librarians
    • Skilled with Microsoft computer programs

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible weekday hours depending on LIS class schedule.
    Work at least two Saturday mornings a month for 2-4 hours.

    Ჹɲʻ State Library hours are:
    Mon. 10-5, Tues., Fri., & Sat. 9-5, Wed. 10-5, Thurs.9-8, closed Sun.

    Goals and Outcomes

    The goal would be to:

    1. Plan and present storytimes for young children with crafts
    2. Create a booklist
    3. Weed a particular subject area (TBD)
    4. Share a reference tool with the staff each week (which might also be an on-line web site)
    5. Assist with book order lists
    6. Create a file with 25 child appropriate crafts, fingerplays, and songs
    7. Successfully answer phone-in and/or walk-in reference questions, recording them down for future reference
    8. Successfully conduct searches using library online catalog
    9. Conduct class visits with reading aloud, booktalking or storytelling and library orientation.
    10. Learn the library system’s policies and procedures.
    11. Participate in outreach activities and attend Children’s library services meetings

    Evaluation Methods

    In the evaluation of the 150 hours, document new knowledge and skills were gained by the student through journal keeping and what the supervisor has observed. The intern will be working with a team of children’s librarians with our daily schedule of various children’s services activities, meetings, order lists and deadlines.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Together we can work on a written timeline to set goals and achievement dates. We will have weekly assignments and reviews, a mid-term evaluation and a final assessment at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    TBA

    E-mail: ohsear@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 586-3510

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  • Edwin H. Mookini Library, University of Ჹɲʻ at Hilo

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    Internship Description

    Work in a general academic library requires a wide variety of skills. The intern may receive hands-on training and practical experience in one or more areas of librarianship, e.g., administration, reference service, access services, technical services, collection development, archives, special collections, etc. Internships can be customized depending on the interests of the intern and the goals of the library.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Edwin H. Mookini Library, completed in 1981, serves as the general academic library for both Vlogٷ Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College. Available to students are approximately 230,000 bound volumes, 126,000 e-books, 50,000 online periodicals, and 125 databases as well as streaming video, 10,000 A/V items and numerous government documents.

    Required Qualifications

    • Specific requirements depend upon the area of internship interest and may include such courses as LIS 601, LIS 605, etc.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Excellent communication skills
    • Experience with MS Word and Excel
    • Familiarity with searching online databases
    • Ability to work as a team player
    • Flexible schedule

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible, depending on the circumstances. Generally Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary for reference and access services internships.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Familiarity with a wide range of skills expected of professional academic librarians in one or more areas of practice. Realistic goal setting and work prioritization. Increased confidence in applying principles of librarianship and handling daily duties of a public service or technical service academic professional.

    Evaluation Methods

    Intern will be trained by one or more librarians. A letter of assignment will list duties for the semester with expected deadlines. Weekly meetings with supervisor will monitor progress. Interns will be evaluated on completion of duties, reliability, ability to communicate effectively, ability to follow through on assignments, professional attitude, and problem solving.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Verbal feedback will be provided on a weekly basis. Intern will be responsible for providing supervisor with weekly reports. A formal written evaluation will be provided at the end of the semeste

    Contact Information

    Brian Bays – Supervisor

    E-mail: bbays@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 932-7310

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  • Hula Preservation Society Archive, Hula Preservation Society ▶️

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    Internship Description

    Students will have the opportunity to learn about and apply real-world experience in various LIS-related subjects to help develop their professional skill sets. Including assisting/participating in:

    • Implementation of recommendations from a formal Archive Preservation Assessment
      • Create & install storage areas and maximize the Archive storage capacity
      • Unify select material formats, labeling & tracking
    • Environmental maintenance & enhancement of the Archives’ climate-controlled space
    • Training sessions with a Conservator to create specialty housing for objects in the HPS Archive & documenting those procedures
    • Inventorying cultural heritage materials
    • Support work for digital projects such as digitization, cataloging, and online sharing.

    Library/Collection Description

    HPS was established in 2000 under the guidance and inspiration of Auntie Nona Beamer. Our Native Hawaiian non-profit is dedicated preserving and sharing the voices of community elders who have devoted their lives to the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture through Hula. Our core work in video oral histories led to the establishment of the HPS Archive in 2013, which houses tangible items gifted from the personal collections of elders.

    The organization continues to do oral history work, with a current focus on digital sharing of materials and educational outreach. HPS’s collections include a wide variety of formats such as moving and still images, paper and manuscripts, implements, costumes, books, and more. Topics are of a wide range reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Ჹɲʻ as experienced by kūpuna through the shared lens of Hula.

    Required Qualifications

    None. Students will receive on-site training with supplemental training from online webinars and learning sources.

    Desired Qualifications

    The nature of HPS’s work is centered in the digital realm. Students interested in interning must have experience in digital technology use, basic knowledge in common software (such as Microsoft Excel and Word), and have some education/background in Hawaiian culture.

    Weekly Schedule

    Hours of operation:
    Monday-Thursday (9:00am-4:00pm)
    Friday (9:00am-1:00pm)

    *Students’ weekly schedules will be determined at time of internship

    Goals and Outcomes

    Students will:

    • Gain exposure to Native Hawaiian collections and knowledge and basic field experience in a variety of archival preservation areas
    • Be exposed to creative systems and approaches for sharing materials from an indigenous repository
    • Be introduced to the tribal archives, libraries, and museums communities
    • Complete their internship hours to qualify for course credit
    • Feel inspired and empowered to continue their learning and progression in the LAM (Library, Arc

    Evaluation Methods

    Student interns will be given a survey in the beginning and end of the internship with questions pertaining to their work and self-evaluation. Weekly check-ins with the Supervising Librarian and staff will gauge students’ progress and address concerns.

    Evaluation Schedule

    A survey will be given in the beginning and end of the internship. Weekly check-ins will also be conducted.

    Contact Information

    Jeanne Drewes – Supervisor

    E-mail: archivehps@gmail.com

    Telephone: (808) 247-9440

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  • Edwin H. Mookini Library, University of Ჹɲʻ at Hilo (Online Internship/Online Instruction)

    Location:

    Internship Description

    This internship will provide an LIS student with training and experience with various online instruction duties and projects. These may include synchronous online workshop sessions for core undergraduate courses as well as the creation of tutorials, infographics, guides, games, or other online instructional materials and assessments designed around the ACRL Information Literacy Framework. The internship may be customized depending on the interests of the intern and goals of the library.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Edwin H. Mookini Library, completed in 1981, serves as the general academic library for both Vlogٷ Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College. These two campuses together offer a variety of academic programs from the associate to doctoral level.

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    LIS 686 Information Literacy & Learning Resources

    Or significant interest in academic librarianship and information literacy.

    Weekly Schedule

    Approximately 10 hours per week. Specific schedule to be determined jointly by the intern and the supervising librarian.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Experience with teaching information literacy concepts via online workshops and tutorials. Ability to effectively create multimedia resources. Specific goals will be determined by the student’s background and areas of interest, as well as department projects and needs at the time of the internship.

    Evaluation Methods

    Interns will be expected to demonstrate progressive knowledge and skill over the course of the semester. Evaluation areas include: willingness to learn, reliability, ability to complete tasks and assignments in an efficient and timely manner, ability to communicate effectively, ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.

    Evaluation Schedule

    A letter of assignment will list duties for the semester with expected deadlines. Regular reports and discussions with the supervising librarian are expected. Verbal and written feedback will be provided to the intern on an ongoing basis, including during scheduled meetings via Zoom. At the end of the semester, the intern will be evaluated using the LIS 690 evaluation form.

    Contact Information

    Brian Bays – Supervisor

    E-mail: bbays@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 932-7310

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  • LIS Adjunct Faculty Stasha Gardasevic receives Dan J. Wedemeyer Excellence in Teaching Award

    LIS Adjunct Faculty Stasha Gardasevic receives Dan J. Wedemeyer Excellence in Teaching Award

    Congratulations to CIS Doctoral Candidate & LIS Adjunct Faculty Stanislava (Stasha) Gardasevic, this year’s recipient of the Dan J. Wedemeyer Excellence in Teaching Award administered by Graduate Division!

    This award honors a doctoral student who has demonstrated outstanding teaching skill and concern for student learning. The award is named in honor of the late Emeritus Professor Dan J. Wedemeyer, who served as a mentor and model for excellence in teaching for hundreds of graduate students over the course of his career in the School of Communications and the Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Communication and Information Sciences. [Link]

    Stasha offers LIS 672 Technology for Libraries & Information Centers and 676 Creating Digital Libraries, as well as occasional electives such as LIS 693 International Librarianship, every year. She is a valuable adjunct faculty and a great supporter to the LIS Program. Congratulations again, Stasha!

  • LIS Alumna Wrayna Fairchild Receives $2K Voya Unsung Heroes Grant

    LIS Alumna Wrayna Fairchild Receives $2K Voya Unsung Heroes Grant

    Congratulations to our LIS alumna Wrayna Fairchild, who has recently received a $2K Voya Unsung Heroes grant for her converted STEM lab that “encourages collaboration and gives students the space they need to design innovative solutions to real-world problems.”
    We’re so proud of you!

    From the :

    A Honolulu STEM coordinator and coach at Voyager Public Charter School has received a $2,000 grant from Voya Financial, a provider of retirement plans and educators.

    Wrayna Fairchild has received the grant as part of Voya’s 2021 Unsung Heroes awards competition. Fairchild’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics lab is one of 50 winners across the country and will be considered for one of three top awards that comes with an additional $5,000, $10,000 or $25,000 prize.

    Voya’s Unsung Heroes program has awarded grants to K-12 educators to “honor their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and their ability to positively influence the children they teach.” It has awarded more than $5.8 million nationwide.

    Fairchild’s “Extreme Makeover: STEM Edition” turned the school’s outdated learning space into a “top-notch” STEM lab that “encourages collaboration and gives students the space they need to design innovative solutions to real-world problems.”

    “This year, educators like Wrayna Fairchild have had to be particularly innovative to find new and creative ways to reach students to help keep them engaged during challenging times,” said Angela Harrell, Voya’s chief diversity and corporate responsibility officer and president, Voya Foundation, in a statement. “We are proud to support educators across the country as they go above and beyond to ensure they are connecting with their students with innovative approached to learning.”

  • Ჹɲʻ State Archives

    Location:

    Internship Description

    This is a virtual internship with the following tasks:

    • Assist with developing new or improving existing virtual Records Management (RM) training
    • Research state and federal laws affecting records retention and departmental information to update or create departmental or general records schedules

    Library/Collection Description

    The Records Management Branch assists Ჹɲʻ State Executive Branch agencies efficiently manage records by:

    • operating the State Records Center, a facility that stores inactive, non-permanent paper records and security copies of microfilms and microfiche
    • developing Records Retention and Disposition schedules that authorize agencies to systematically dispose of non-permanent records and identify records of permanent value and helping to develop Record Management Policies and serving as a resource to answer agency questions about record-keeping policies, laws, and practices

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 658 Archival & Special Collections Management

    Desired Qualifications

    • Research and writing skills
    • Experience using MS Teams, Stream and SharePoint

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible within State Records Center working hours of 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Acquire foundational knowledge and skills in the Record and Information Management field
    • Learn about organizational structure, business functions, and state/federal laws affecting records retention of assigned state government agency
    • Assist in the completion of at least one RM virtual training session
    • Assist in the update of at least one agency’s records retention schedules

    Evaluation Methods

    Ongoing informal feedback and discussion throughout the semester will be used; a log of activities and time spent on each project is encouraged.

    Evaluation Schedule

    The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 Evaluation Form at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Gina Vergara-Bautista – Supervisor

    E-mail: gina.s.vergara-bautista@hawaii.gov

    Telephone: (808) 831-6780

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  • Dr. Sutherland Receives $357K IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarianship Grant

    Dr. Sutherland Receives $357K IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarianship Grant

    Congratulations to our own Dr. Tonia Sutherland, who has been awarded a 3-year $357,000 grant from the US IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarianship Grant program  to study Redescription as Restorative Justice in American Archives!

    Under this grant, Dr. Sutherland will “seek to identify existing—and make recommendations for future—professional practices for culturally responsive decision making about archival redescription. Asking questions such as when and why redescription practices are engaged, what role improved access as a result of digitization plays in motivations for redescription, when and how mass digitization results in harmful description at scale, and how aggregation amplifies and legitimizes problematic description, this research in service to practice project will address growing concerns that have arisen at the intersection of description and digitization, identify developing redescription practices that model archival harm reduction, and make recommendations for culturally responsive redescription in U.S. archives.”

    We are so proud of Dr. Sutherland and look forward to the results of her project!

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  • LIS Student Jade Sunouchi Receives 2021 HLA Scholarship

    LIS Student Jade Sunouchi Receives 2021 HLA Scholarship

    A belated congratulations to our student, Jade Sunouchi, for receiving the 2021 HLA Student Scholarship! Jade is studying to become an academic librarian and serves as an officer for the student chapter of ALA.

    HLA awards one $1,000 student scholarship annually, with one year free membership to HLA.

  • Hinaikawaihiʻilei Keala Receives Josephine Forman Scholarship from Society of American Archivists

    Hinaikawaihiʻilei Keala Receives Josephine Forman Scholarship from Society of American Archivists

    Hinaikawaihiʻilei Keala is the  of the  sponsored by the General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church, in cooperation with the Society of American Archivists (SAA). The $10,000 scholarship provides financial support to minority students pursuing graduate education in archival science, encourages students to pursue careers as archivists, and promotes the diversification of the American archives profession.

    Keala is pursuing a dual master’s degree in Hawaiian studies and library and information science with an Archives Certification at the University of Ჹɲʻ at Mānoa. She is a graduate research assistant for Native Hawaiian Student Services at the university, a student service office under the Ჹɲʻnuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge that offers culture-based and experiential learning opportunities for Native Hawaiian students. Keala oversees the officeʻs Kekaulike internship program and assists with programming. Her passion for preserving Hawaiian culture and history led her to pursue a career in archives. Seeing a need for the Hawaiian language to be present in archival access points, she is focused on preserving and providing access to Hawaiian-language archival materials for the Indigenous community.

    Keala has devoted her career to serving her community and Hawaiian people. As one of her recommenders wrote, “She engages in the work she does because she cares about issues of justice and humanity and wants to see positive changes made in our community. As such, an investment in Keala is an investment in the larger communities of Ჹɲʻ that she is committed to and will continue to work in service for.”

    The Josephine Forman Scholarship was established in 2010 and is named for Josephine Forman, who served as archivist for eighteen years at the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.

    (Text provided courtesy of SAA: https://www2.archivists.org/node/25427)

  • Sidney Louie Receives Donald Peterson Student Travel Award from Society of American Archivists

    Sidney Louie Receives Donald Peterson Student Travel Award from Society of American Archivists

    Sidney Louie, a graduate student in the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa Library and Information Science Program, is the  of the  given by the Society of American Archivists (SAA). The award supports students and recent graduates from graduate archival programs within North America to attend SAA’s Annual Meeting. The goal of the scholarship is to stimulate greater participation in the activities of SAA, such as presenting research or actively participating in an SAA-sponsored committee or section.

    After working for thirty years in event and media marketing, Louie transitioned to archival studies. She works part time as a project assistant at ’Ulu’ulu: The Henry Ku’ualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawai’i at the University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu where she processes, describes, catalogs, and preserves several television programs containing Hawaiian cultural content. During the virtual Annual Meeting, Louie will participate in events hosted by the Committee on Public Awareness and Diversity Committee to connect and build networks with archivists outside Hawai’i.

    Louie possesses intelligence, creativity, and a passion for preserving archives. Her supporter notes that they are “impressed by Louie’s passion for film and audiovisual media and her deep respect for the archival Hawaiian and Pacific cultural materials.”

    The Donald Peterson Student Travel Award was established in 2005 and honors the memory of New York lawyer and philatelist Donald Peterson. Past recipients include Jeanie Pai (Queens College), Alexis Recto (University of California, Los Angeles), and Jessica Serrao (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill).

  • LIS Alumnus Wayde Oshiro Awarded Board of Regents Medal for Teaching Excellence

    LIS Alumnus Wayde Oshiro Awarded Board of Regents Medal for Teaching Excellence

    Congratulations to LIS Alumnus & Leeward Community College Interim Learning Commons & Library Coordinator Wayde Oshiro! He is one of 15 recipients of the 2021 Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching.

    Wayde Oshiro is an associate professor at  where he serves as the interim learning commons and library coordinator. He is a collaborative leader who works hard to foster a student-centered learning environment, and is respected as an educator and leader by students, faculty, staff and community across the University of Ჹɲʻٱ.

    Since 2015, Oshiro has served as one of the leaders of Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives for ɲCCԻVlogٷ Community Colleges. This initiative has promoted the adoption and supported the development of free OER textbooks and materials for many courses.

    He has coordinated and facilitated training on OER for more than 150 instructors from across the seven Vlogٷ Community College campuses,Vlogٷ Hilo and Vlogٷ±ʻ. This has resulted in total student savings across the Vlogٷ Community Colleges of $8.7 million since spring 2015. At ɲCC, 52% of all class sections use free course materials.

    Oshiro has transformed the ɲCC library, increasing productivity and patron satisfaction by implementing new technologies and operational strategies. He assumed additional responsibilities for the Learning Commons in 2020.

    The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching is awarded by the Board of Regents as tribute to faculty members who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity, and personal values that benefit students.

    Read more about the other recipients.

  • Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) Library, NOAA Fisheries

    Location:

    Internship Description

    The PIFSC library is a government library. It is a fisheries and marine science library with special emphasis on the US-associated Pacific Islands. This internship is suited for students who are interested in these kinds of libraries, as well as those who are interested in solo librarianship.

    Possible internship tracks include (but are not limited to):

    • Archives and/or digital archives. The PIFSC Library is home to unique research data and reports dating back to the 1940’s. Much of this material is highly relevant to current research and should be made readily available to the public.
    • Scholarly communication. The Library is an integral part of the scholarly publishing process for scientists in the PIFSC.
    • Solo librarianship. Students interested in this track will gain experience in the day-to-day operation of a library.

    Library/Collection Description

    The library serves the researchers of the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, which is a part of the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. It is located in the Inouye Regional Center, an award-winning $350 million sustainable facility on Ford Island in Pearl Harbor.

    The collection consists of fisheries-related literature spanning the subjects of marine biology, physiology, ecology, bio-statistics, oceanography, and others as applied to the Pacific region. The collection consists of books, serials (print and electronic), maps, and manuscripts. The library is also home to the archives of the Honolulu Laboratory, as PIFSC was formerly known.

    Other website links:

    Required Qualifications

    • Technology plays a large role in librarianship and being comfortable with technology (and with learning new technologies) is necessary for all tracks.
    • The library is located in a secured facility. The intern must be able to pass a background check in order to obtain the credentials to enter Ford Island.
    • Archives track prerequisite – LIS 601, LIS 652
    • Scholarly Communication track prerequisite – LIS 663
    • Solo librarianship prerequisite – LIS 601, LIS 605

    Desired Qualifications

    • Any technology-designated courses
    • Knowledge/experience with proper handling and preservation techniques of manuscripts, and photographs (for archives interns)
    • Excellent written (particularly email) and verbal communication skills
    • Excellent problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work independently and to take initiative
    • Customer service experience is a plus!

    Weekly Schedule

    Internship hours are generally available between 9am – 5:30pm, Monday-Friday. No weekends. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work is generally online only. Entry to work at the IRC will be subject to PIFSC and NOAA approval of a return to onsite work (RTOW) request. The intern can work with the Technical Services Program Lead (federal supervisor) and supervising librarian/archivist to set their schedule accordingly.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Archives and/or digital archives. Interns pursuing this topic will help design and implement a system to provide public access to these materials. The intern will be asked to assist with providing archives reference as needed, along with analysis of current archival policies and best practices.

    Scholarly communication. Interns pursuing this topic will learn about how academic papers are published as well as metadata management including author identifiers and data management plans.

    Solo librarianship. Students interested in this track will gain experience in the day-to-day operation of a library. This will include circulation, cataloging (and other technical services), collection development, and reference.

    Evaluation Methods

    Interns will be evaluated using the LIS 690 Evaluation form. In addition, informal discussions will also take place regularly throughout the semester.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Weekly (for verbal discussion of the intern’s progress). The final evaluation will occur at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Kimberly Lowe – Supervisor

    E-mail: kimberly.lowe@noaa.gov

    Telephone: (808) 725-5660

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  • 2021 Blair Award Recipients: Alita Charron and Phuong Nguyen

    2021 Blair Award Recipients: Alita Charron and Phuong Nguyen

    Alita Charron and Phuong Nguyen are the spring 2021 recipients of the Robert and Rita Blair Memorial Award. This coveted award is presented to graduating students who show special promise in providing library services to children and youth. The LIS faculty select awardees based on high academic standing and strong evidence of professional leadership.

    Completing a practicum at Aina Haina Elementary Library during the COVID-19 pandemic, Charron created engaging and informative materials for students and teachers on topics such as using eBooks and copyright. Throughout her time in LIS, she participated in sessions held by the Hawaii Association of School Librarians (HASL), the Hawaii Library Association (HLA), and the Vlogٷ Information Literacy Committee. She also presented a poster titled “Collaborative Partnerships” at the fall 2017 joint HASL/HLA conference. Most recently, Charron designed school library advocacy materials for HASL’s National Library Week program.

    Nguyen was actively involved in student leadership, serving on two LIS student organizations. As vice president of Hui Dui and secretary for the ALA Hawaii student chapter, she continued to build camaraderie during the pandemic by helping shift from in-person activities. In her capstone ePortfolio, Nguyen wrote, “Librarians are friends to the community, and I want to be on the other side of the desk at the library and help others start their own adventure and journey as their friend.” Most recently, Nguyen is getting experience in youth services, creating book talks and book trailers during her internship at Kaimuki Public Library.

  • VlogٷM LIS ALA-SC wins Student Chapter of the Year 2020-2021

    VlogٷM LIS ALA-SC wins Student Chapter of the Year 2020-2021

    Out of 64 student chapters nationwide, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa American Library Association Student Chapter (ALA-SC) was named the ALA New Members Round Table (NMRT) Student Chapter of the Year 2020-2021. Previously, ALA-SC was Student Chapter of the Year in 2006 and runner-up in 2004.

    The NMRT Student Chapter of the Year Award recognizes our chapter’s promising leaders and their outstanding contributions to the American Library Association, the VlogٷM LIS Program, and the LIS profession.

    At the 2021 ALA Annual Conference, the ALA-SC board will be awarded a $1,000 grant for the LIS Program. Congratulations to ALA-SC President Stephanie Robertson, Vice-President Jade Sunouchi, Secretary Phuong Nguyen, Treasurer Brianna Nakano, Designer and Webmaster Michelle Ann Carino, and Advisor Dr. Noriko Asato!

     

  • Hui Dui Launches Newsletter, The Hui Dui Bulletin

    Hui Dui Launches Newsletter, The Hui Dui Bulletin

    has officially launched ! This newsletter was created to keep everyone up to date by creating a space where information can be shared amongst the whole LIS student body. In the newsletter, you will find upcoming events and announcements from our LIS student organizations, announcements from our Program Coordinator, some fun jokes, and more!
    In collaboration with Hui Dui, this newsletter was created by LIS students Ashley Forester, Crystal Takata, and Hannah Pavao as part of our service learning project for LIS 650 Management of Libraries & Information Centers under Dr. Andrew Wertheimer. You can provide feedback on whether you enjoyed the newsletter and how they can improve for the future issues.
    Also, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Hui Dui at 
    Hui Dui is the VlogٷM LIS Program-wide student group, which represents LIS students at faculty and other committee meetings of LIS, and members of Hui Dui attend GSO meetings, and interact with the student chapter affiliates of national library organizations. Hui Dui also sponsors lecture series, graduation dinners, social events, course evaluations, and other activities.
  • Diane Mokuau Named One of SLJ’s 2021 School Librarians of the Year

    Diane Mokuau Named One of SLJ’s 2021 School Librarians of the Year

    Diane Mokuau, librarian at Molokai High and Intermediate since 2002, has been along with Amanda Jones, teacher librarian at Live Oak Middle School in Louisiana. This is the sixth year that School Library Journal has presented this award that is sponsored by Scholastic Book Fairs. The award recognizes K-12 school library professionals for outstanding achievement and exemplary use of technology and services to foster multiple literacies. Diane is a proud LIS alumna.

    She not only serves as librarian at her school but she also created the Molokai College and Career Tour Club that helps students visit the East and West coasts for college tours. This annual activity (on hold during the pandemic) has made students and their families, who have never left the small island, realize they are capable of going to college. Diane said, “I want our students to realize that the world is bigger than our island.”

    Diane is also credited with growing the Molokai Services Cadre, comprised of librarians, a principal, and staff from public, school, and Native Hawaiian libraries. It started as an informal group gathering for meals and social sharing but it soon blossomed into a working ohana of professionals. The cohort support one another in a range of activities including weeding collections, sharing technology resources, and exchanging programs across the island.

    From 2014 through 2019, Diane coauthored a million dollar grant from the federal government to develop the Molokai LIVE21st Century Learning Center, which provides homework assistance and enrichment activities to middle school students. Her latest effort in 2020 resulted in a $10,000 DOE Innovation grant to buy Kindles for elementary students and get high school students to serve as readers for elementary programs.

    For decades, Diane has also connected her students with environmental initiatives. She has collaborated with the ecological nonprofit Molokai Cares to promote stewardship and recycling  and encouraged students to embrace the value of malama aina, caring for the land. Diane jointly established Molokai’s Earth Day celebration with local partners and schools. She is currently spearheading a grant application to preserve the island’s history through maps and other resources.

    As one of the winners this year, Diane received a $2,500 cash award and $2,500 in-kind digital and/or print products from Scholastic along with a Scholastic Book Fair’s special collection of books, and a book giveaway for every student in the school.

  • Leeward Community College ▶️

    Location:

    Internship Description

    The intern will have opportunities to gain practical knowledge and experience in the areas of library instruction, online guide design, reference, collection development, and open educational resources (OER). An effort will be made to tailor special projects to the interests and skills of the intern.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Leeward Community College supports a diverse student body of approximately 6,200 students on both its main campus overlooking Pearl Harbor and at a satellite campus on the Waianae Coast. The Library’s General Collection contains approximately 67,000 print volumes and more than 250,000 e-books selected to support the college’s 90 associate degree and certificate programs.  include the Reference, ESL, Hawaiian/Pacific, and Juvenile collections.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work in a professional and cooperative manner with other librarians and staff
    • Ability to take independent action and work with minimal supervision
    • Experience with web design (optional)

    Weekly Schedule

    Internship hours will be scheduled during the library’s operational hours, including evenings.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Introduction to and experience with supporting a growing information literacy program
    • Ability to deliver professional reference services to students and faculty
    • Knowledge of collection development
    • Ability to identify and curate OER, support faculty adoption of OER, develop marketing and training materials, and workshop facilitation

    Evaluation Methods

    Verbal and written feedback will be provided to the intern on an ongoing basis. The LIS 690 evaluation form will be completed by the supervising librarian.

    Evaluation Schedule

    A formal evaluation based upon the LIS 690 evaluation form will be provided at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Junie Hayashi – Supervisor

    E-mail: junie@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 455-0680

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  • The Imperative of Practicing Care in the LIS Program

    The Imperative of Practicing Care in the LIS Program

    Life continues to be full of changes and adjustments for us all during the COVID-19 pandemic. The LIS Program Chair, Dr. Rich Gazan, took to the Hawai’i Library Association’s newsletter, Kolekole, to discuss the Program’s newly added program goal: Take care of each other, and take care of ourselves.

    You can read more about how this this goal has changed Program-wide communications, curriculum, and strategic plans in the .

    You may also be interested in the LIS Program’s , too!

  • Hilo Public Library, Ჹɲʻ State Public Library System

    Location:

    Internship Description

    The intern will assist and shadow the supervising librarian with reference duties and work with the librarian on selection and weeding of materials. The intern will also learn basic circulation and collection maintenance practices.

    • Library Basics & Maintenance (i.e. shelving, item inspection, training, etc.)
    • Collection Development
    • Outreach/Implementation

    Library/Collection Description

    Hilo Public Library serves as the regional branch for the Island of Ჹɲʻ. Our library is the largest on the island and opened on January 20, 1951. The Naha, one of two historic stones located in front of the library, is believed to be what King Kamehameha lifted to affirm the prophecy that he would united the Hawaiian Islands.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Ability to work with diverse patrons
    • Effective communication
    • Basic knowledge of library services
    • Ability to adapt to changing situations in the work environment

    Weekly Schedule

    The weekly schedule must fall within the operating hours of Hilo Public Library:

    Tuesday 11am-7pm
    Wednesday 11am-7pm
    Thursday 9am-4pm
    Friday 11am-4pm
    Saturday 9am-4pm

    Regular hours are expected.

    Goals and Outcomes

    This is a unique opportunity to learn important aspects of professional librarianship in a large public library. The focus will be on reference and collection management skills applied in hands-on situations. The intern will learn more about the types of materials available and populations served in a large regional branch.

    Evaluation Methods

    Periodic formal and informal evaluations and discussions. Students must also prepare a mid-term progress report, a final written report, and an evaluation of the supervising librarian.

    Evaluation Schedule

    The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 evaluation form at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Justin Rajkowski – Supervisor

    E-mail: justin.rajkowski@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 933-8890

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  • Vlogٷ Mānoa LIS Students Speed Networking with Hawai‘i LIS Professionals at the 2020 HLA/HASL Conference

    Vlogٷ Mānoa LIS Students Speed Networking with Hawai‘i LIS Professionals at the 2020 HLA/HASL Conference

    On December 5, 2020, 18 VlogٷM LIS students, along with 10 LIS professionals from academic, school, public, and special libraries on Oahu, participated in a virtual speed networking event. Students had an hour to move among Zoom breakout rooms, in the hopes of connecting with as many professionals as possible in a meaningful way.

    Vlogٷ Mānoa LIS student Stephanie Robertson worked with LIS instructor Meera Garud to plan and run this event. To make sure conversations stayed focused, Robertson and Garud provided two questions relevant to students in the midst of crafting their careers during this unprecedented time: “How has your role in the library pivoted because of COVID 19?” and “What skills have you needed to sharpen or gain as a result of that shift?” Students were also free to ask and discuss other questions they brought to the event.

    In the end, the LIS professionals made this event a success, using this event as a platform for LIS students to make meaningful connections, in spite of the challenges of Zoom fatigue and uncertainty in the profession because of the pandemic. The LIS professionals facilitating the breakout rooms, many of whom were alumni, generously shared the knowledge they had developed over time. When surveyed, the students reported feeling comfortable, inspired, and motivated to work hard in order to be a successful member of the thriving library community in Hawai‘i.

    Huge thanks are due to the following LIS professionals who made this event a success!

    Annie Thomas, Acting Head Librarian at the Kapiolani Community College Library
    Brian Huffman, Electronic Services Librarian at the Vlogٷ Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law
    Darren Tanaka, Librarian at Kailua Elementary School
    David Wee who is Mid-Pacific Institute’s (Pk-12 independent school) Director of Library and Media Services
    Helen Wong Smith, Archivist for University Records at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa
    Janel Quirante, Head Archivist at ‘Ulu‘Ulu Moving Image Archive University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu
    Mary Campany, Collections Librarian at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i
    Natalie Wahl, Instruction Librarian from the Leeward Community College Library
    Sheryl Lynch, Branch Manager at Waianae Public Library
    Tamara King, Branch Manager at Kahuku Public and School Library

  • FA20 LIS 694 Student Videos: Paul Ryan, VlogٷM College of Education by Michelle Carino

    FA20 LIS 694 Student Videos: Paul Ryan, VlogٷM College of Education by Michelle Carino

    Students in Dr. Gazan’s Fall 2020 course LIS 694 Visions of the Library were asked to tell the story of how an LIS student or professional found their way into the field.  Building on a 60-second Zoom interview with their subjects, students used edits, images, graphics, transitions and sounds to create short digital videos, and explored the roles and responsibilities of a filmmaker/editor in communicating someone else’s story.

    In this video, Michelle Carino interprets the story of Paul Ryan, Technology & Distance Programs (Tech Lead) at the University of Ჹɲʻ at Mānoa College of Education, and a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin School of Information.

    View the full video:

  • Kekuʻiapoiwa Learning Center, Kamehameha Schools Ჹɲʻ High School

    Location:

    Internship Description

    Internship will provide intern with field experience in the following areas: collection development, information literacy instruction, and curation of Hawaiian online resources. Internship will introduce intern to two library tracks which are: School Library Track due to school setting and Special Library Track due to extensive Hawaiian Collection offered in support of ‘Ōiwi Edge (Hawaiian culture-based curriculum).

    Library/Collection Description

    Kekuʻiapoiwa Learning Center’s collection includes General, Fiction, and Hawaiian books. Our Hawaiian collection is quite extensive due to Kamehameha Schools Ჹɲʻ Campus’ focus on ‘Ōiwi Edge (Hawaiian culture-based curriculum).

    Required Qualifications

    Completion of LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Prior knowledge of Hawaiian language, history, and culture
    • Prior knowledge of Hawaiian resource databases
    • Open to learning about serving Young Adults (Gr. 9-12)
    • Prior knowledge of Native Hawaiian community

    Weekly Schedule

    • 10 hours weekly over a span of 15 weeks = 150 hours total
    • Weekly schedule TBA between Supervising Librarian (SL) and Intern (I) upon approval of internship.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Expected work outcomes:

    1. Collection development: Develop collection of print and online resources to support ‘Ōiwi Edge (Hawaiian culture-based curriculum).
    2. Information literacy instruction: Develop tutorials for online databases to support distance learning.
    3. Curation of Hawaiian online resources: Create list of Hawaiian online resources to support ‘Ōiwi Edge (Hawaiian culture-based curriculum).

    Evaluation Methods

    Midterm evaluation: SL and Intern will meet to assess progress of work outcomes.

    Final evaluation: SL and Intern will meet to assess final completion of work outcomes.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Midterm evaluation: 8th week

    Final evaluation: 15th week

    Contact Information

    Keikilani Meyer – Supervisor

    E-mail: almeyer@ksbe.edu

    Telephone: (808) 982-0643

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  • Halie Kerns Recognized with Blair Award

    Halie Kerns Recognized with Blair Award

    Halie Kerns was recognized as the Fall 2020 recipient of the Robert and Rita Blair Memorial Award. This coveted award is presented to graduating students who show special promise in providing library services to children and youth. The LIS faculty select awardees based on high academic standing and strong evidence of professional leadership.

    In her e-portfolio, Kerns wrote, “Throughout my time in the LIS program, I have focused many of my studies on building diverse collections and striving for culturally competent librarianship.” She is demonstrating this as a graduate intern with the non-profit organization, . She and fellow student Jade Sunouchi also recently wrote on a Seed Library project in the most recent.

    Congratulations, Halie!

  • ALA President Julius Jefferson Jr. Meets with LIS Faculty and Students

    ALA President Julius Jefferson Jr. Meets with LIS Faculty and Students

    In late October, our American Library Association Student Chapter (ALAsc) hosted an online talk with ALA President Julius C. Jefferson Jr.. He discussed his career, experiences, and offered some advice to attendees. This special event was an annex to his national listening tour of the country, which ended in Ჹɲʻ. Mr. Jefferson was so interested in student concerns that he is hosting another event for all LIS students nationwide in November. Our has kept students active with a number of fascinating programs and webinars. You can keep up-to-date with their and other student organization’s events on our social media pages (, , ).

  • Professor Wertheimer Finishes Decade on ALA and HLA Boards

    Professor Wertheimer Finishes Decade on ALA and HLA Boards

    Dr. Andrew Wertheimer is stepping down as ALA Councilor after a decade of service as an ambassador between the ALA Council and Ჹɲʻ Library Association. During this time he’s tried to encourage HLA to keep working with students, including the appointment of a student representative on the board. He’s also worked with other leaders to try to make HLA more of a “big tent” where all information professionals can network, advocate, and learn. At ALA he was active in the Publishing Committee, Diversity Council, and a number of issues.

    For more on the role of an ALA Councilor, see his article in  “The ALA and You: Membership, Engagement, and Becoming HLA Chapter Councilor.” He will miss being that bridge, but was happy that our alumna Sharrese Castillo will be taking up that role.

  • LIS Faculty and Students Active at HLA/HASL Annual Conference

    LIS Faculty and Students Active at HLA/HASL Annual Conference

    LIS faculty and students will again be well represented at next month’s HLA/HASL Annual Conference, which will be held virtually via Zoom this year. Students giving presentations and poster sessions include Minyoung Chung, Lilla Faint, Jason Ford, Ashley Forester, Halie Kerns, Stephanie Robertson and CIS student Stacy Naipo. Faculty presentations include Gwen Sinclair (“Capturing Library Stories: the Past, Present, and Future in the HLA Newsletter”) and Andrew Wertheimer (“The Short and Tragic Fate of the Fushimi Japanese Collection at the Library of Ჹɲʻ, 1936-1942”). You can for individual titles and dates and times.

    Our own Meera Garud and Violet Harada were also busy on the conference planning committee. LIS student Stephanie Robertson is also organizing a Speed Networking event for other LIS students with local leaders.

    To support them, you can register for the virtual conference (Dec. 4-6) here: https://2020hlahasl.weeblysite.com/product/registration/6