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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Library and Information Science Program

Category: Internships

  • Access Services, Hamilton Library

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    Internship Description

    The internship activities include assisting the Access Services librarian in conducting an item-by item inventory of a section of the rare books collection. The intern will use a cataloging system-generated shelf list and inventory system and will check the list against the physical items on the shelves. The intern will help to identify and document items not represented in the online cataloging records, mislabeled items, items lacking barcode/ unique identifier number, and noting any misplaced, or missing items.

    If time and opportunity permit, the internship will examine provenance notes and treatment notes and add them to a database of the collection items.

    Library/Collection Description

    Hamilton Library’s main collection has a Rare Book collection of approximately 10,000 titles. The collection is comprised of manuscripts and serials ranging from the 1500s to the present. The collection includes subcollection groups of miniature books, juvenile fiction, and book arts.

    The shelf list cards for the collection items may have some provenance notes attached to the shelf list cards This information may or may not be included in the cataloging record. Preservation or treatment notes exist for certain items in the collection. The notes are currently stored as paper copies and housed in Manila folders.

    Required Qualifications

    • No required course.
    • Knowledge/experience with reading and arranging LC call number arrangement is necessary.
    • Basic knowledge of rare books is desired but not needed.
    • Basic knowledge about rare book collections and practices, and training for handling rare book materials will be provided.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Attention to detail.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Interest in rare books and book arts.
    • Basic understanding of spreadsheets and understanding of the library’s Ex Libris/Alma One Search records.
    • Ability to maintain a secure work and collection area.

    Weekly Schedule

    10-20 hours per week? Must negotiate and coincide with the librarian’s schedule as much as possible as the intern will work side-by-side with the librarian in the Rare Book cage.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Experience with various rare book materials.
    • Knowledge of provenance details and preservation/conservation treatments/notes.
    • Experience in conducting a collection inventory.

    Evaluation Methods

    • Timely progress in conducting inventory.
    • Folder of materials/information provided on rare books, provenance, and preservation/conservation.
    • Reflection journal entries.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Inventory progress bi-weekly check by the project librarian;
    Folder contents by mid-term;
    reflection journal entries monthly during the term.

    Contact Information

    Jean Thoulag – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-2468

  • Archives, Honolulu Museum of Art ▶️

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    Internship Description

    This internship is designed to introduce the student to the responsibilities of and issues faced by archivists in art museums. Projects may include assisting with reference inquiries, surveying archival records, preparing inventories, writing series descriptions, and organizing and rehousing archival material. Whenever possible and/or appropriate, the student will be included in meetings between the archivist and other museum staff.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Honolulu Museum of Art Archives preserves and makes accessible records with permanent legal, fiscal, and/or research value. These include the institutional records of the museum (including the records of The Contemporary Museum, now known as Spalding House) and the professional papers of museum staff. The Archives supports the ongoing operations of the museum, and provides reference assistance to staff, scholars, museums, and other researchers.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
    • LIS 652 Introduction to Archival Management

    Desired Qualifications

    • Familiarity with art history
    • Interest in museum archives and/or records management
    • Collegial, flexible, detail-oriented

    Weekly Schedule

    Schedule to be compatible with supervising librarian’s availability: Wednesday 9 to 11, Thursday 9 to 6, Friday 8 to 5.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • The student will gain experience working with institutional and professional records in a museum archives setting, and will gain an understanding of the role of a museum archives and the relationship between the archives and other museum departments.

    Evaluation Methods

    The supervisor will provide regular guidance and feedback, and will meet with the student monthly to address any concerns. A midterm and final evaluation will be completed using the LIS 690 Intern Evaluation Form.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Monthly meetings, midterm and final evaluations.

    Contact Information

    Dawn Sueoka – Supervisor

  • Hawaiian and Pacific Reference Services, Hamilton Library

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    Internship Description

    Participating in the reference service offered in the Hawaiian and Pacific Collections Department. This work consists largely of answering questions from students, faculty, visiting researchers and community members relating to Hawaiian and Pacific Islands topics. Reference desk time would be approximately 8 hours per week, with the remaining two hours used for follow-up and/or assistance with our ever-growing email reference, special projects such as preparing guides or creating exhibits, and other areas as time permits.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Hawaiian and Pacific Collections Department houses the Hawaiian Collection and the Pacific Collection. Intern will be working largely with Hawaiian and Pacific reference sources: bibliographies, dictionaries, handbooks, etc. and web sites of relevance to our area focus. Special projects may be included.

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • LIS 687 Hawaiian Studies Information Resources
    • LIS 688 Pacific Islands Information Resources
    • Strong interest in reference work
    • A desire to expand knowledge of print and electronic resources for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies

    Weekly Schedule

    Hours will be arranged around intern’s schedule, but will fall between Mon-Fri 10-5.

    Goals and Outcomes

    This position will allow the graduate student to expand her/his knowledge of print and electronic reference sources for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies. We will provide intensive training and the opportunity to serve at a reference desk known for high quality of service.

    Evaluation Methods

    The coordinator will arrange for on-the-job training with our specialists and will evaluate progress at timely intervals. Evaluation will be based on the coordinator’s observations and her discussions with department librarians who have worked with the intern(s). Evaluation will be prepared in writing and discussed in person with the intern(s).

    Evaluation Schedule

    Initially intern will serve with a Hawaiian and Pacific Collections Department librarian and after training and desk experience will “solo” at our reference desk. At a minimum, evaluation will occur after the first month, mid-semester and at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Dore Minatodani – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-2852

  • CLEAR (Labor Archives), University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu

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    Internship Description

    The intern will have the opportunity to perform archival duties that may include, but are not limited to: creating inventories of collections, creating an arrangement methodology, and using software to create finding aids. Interns may also work on developing digital resources, adding content to CLEAR hosted web pages, writing guides for electronic resources relating to the collection.

    Library/Collection Description

    CLEAR is the Center for Labor Education & Research at VlogٷWO since 1996, formerly at Vlogٷ Mānoa. The By state statute (§304A-1601) CLEAR maintains this Archive to provide labor-related education to the public. The archive contains historical records of the labor movement in Hawai‘i, to the students at VlogٷWO and to the public by request. The collection consists mainly of books records on paper and other media, from the early Nineteenth century to the present, including newspapers, photographs, artwork, union artifacts, and reference collection.

    Required Qualifications

    • Interest in labor history or labor law of Hawai‘i, activism and civil rights
    • Skills in oral and written communication
    • Good organizational and computer skills

    Desired Qualifications

    Experience or knowledge of the cataloguing & preservation of historical material; willingness to pursue research & develop knowledge about the collection(s); ability to work with dirty and dusty items and lift 30lb boxes on occasion.

    Weekly Schedule

    To be negotiated. Between 10am and 6pm. Typically 10 hours a week, for a total of 150 hours to be completed by the end of the semester. Minimum 2 hours per session.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Application of learning to real-life needs in a special library setting, to improve library services through concrete projects
    • To gain experience handling & cataloguing archive collections
    • Experience with a special library: student will begin to understand the focus of a special library

    Evaluation Methods

    Monthly update meetings between the student and supervisor will occur during the course of the internship.

    Evaluation Schedule

    One midterm evaluation halfway through the semester and one final evaluation at the end of the semester will be performed.

    Contact Information

    Ellen-Rae Cachola – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 689-2765

  • ʻĀina Haina Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

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    Internship Description

    We can offer a wide range of public library services, including the following: children’s storytelling, reader’s advisory, collection development, reference services, use of the Horizon library automation system, program planning and execution, and participation in staff meetings. The internship may also include special projects as agreed upon by the supervising librarian and the intern.

    Library/Collection Description

    We are a medium-sized suburban library. The facility opened in October 1962 and is adjacent to the ʻĀina Haina Shopping Center. We are located close to several schools and serve a large retired population. Consequently, the collection of over 58,000 items focuses on children and popular reading.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Good oral and written skills
    • Ability to work with the public

    Weekly Schedule

    We are open Tuesday 12-7pm; Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9am-4pm; Friday 11am-4pm; Sunday, Monday Closed.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Broad exposure to the public library environment, encompassing both youth and adult services.
    • Exposure to the functioning of the statewide library system, including intralibrary loans and materials selection/purchasing.
    • Working knowledge of Horizon functions.
    • Overall knowledge of the role each staff member plays in daily operation of the library.

    Evaluation Methods

    At the start of the internship, the intern and supervisor will meet to determine specific evaluative criteria.

    Evaluation Schedule

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

    Contact Information

    Holly Kwok – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 377-2456

  • Honokaʻa Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

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    Internship Description

    • Library Basics & Maintenance (i.e. shelving, item inspection, training, etc.) 20%,
    • Collection Development 10%,
    • Research & Analysis (i.e. researching other libraries programs or finding out about other institutions in the community) 20%,
    • Outreach/Implementation (i.e. drafting ideas, posting flyers, executing ideas, program shadowing, etc.) 40%,
    • Other 10%

    Library/Collection Description

    Honokaʻa Public Library is a small public library serving the Honokaʻa and Paʻauilo communities as the local Hawaiʻi State Public Library System branch. Our historic plantation style building houses about 20,000 items including books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs as well as a selection of archival materials.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Ability to work with a variety of people
    • Effective communication skills
    • Ability to work independently (given guidelines)
    • Basic knowledge of library services
    • Willingness to learn

    Weekly Schedule

    The weekly schedule must fall within the operating hours of Honokaʻa Public Library: Monday and Thursday: 11:00am-7:00pm (closed for lunch from 2:00-3:00), Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm (closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00), and Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm. Regular hours are expected.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Learn and apply library policies and procedures
    • Apply statistic-based analysis and branch Collection Development Policy to one or more of the library collections
    • With guidance, research, shadow and assess information services for specific users and communities
    • Conduct searches using the library databases

    Evaluation Methods

    At the start of the internship, the intern and supervisor will create specific goals and timelines for the semester. Throughout the semester, the intern and supervisor will meet weekly to verbally evaluate his/her progress. At the end of the semester, successful completion of the internship will be determined by met and unmet goals and intern’s and supervisor’s evaluation of work.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Weekly (verbal) with an end of semester review (written).

    Contact Information

    Chezlani Casar – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 775-8881

  • Kapolei Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

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    Internship Description

    This internship will provide the opportunity to observe and participate in collection management, reference, programming and other aspects of operations in a large public library. The applicant will be able to work at 4 different reference desks, Adult Nonfiction; Adult Fiction, Audio Visual and Hawaiiana; Young Adult and Children’s.

    Library/Collection Description

    Kapolei Public Library is the newest and second largest of the 51 libraries in the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System. The Library’s collection, which is now approximately up to 125,000 items, will grow considerably over the next year. We have a full time staff of 24, and emphasize providing quality programming and public service in a friendly, yet professional, environment.

    Required Qualifications

    Completed or concurrent enrollment in:

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference and Information Services
    • LIS 610 Foundations of the Information Profession

    Desired Qualifications

    • Willingness to learn the principles and practices of professional librarianship, with an emphasis on reference and collection management.
    • Reliable self-starter who is able to work with minimum supervision
    • Good verbal and written communication skills

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible; the Library is open 6 days and two evenings (Tues., Wed.) a week. 10 hours a week, for 15 weeks, totaling 150 hours.

    Goals and Outcomes

    This is a unique opportunity to learn important aspects of professional librarianship in a large public library. Reference, collection management and programming skills will be learned in a hands-on situation.

    Evaluation Methods

    Periodic formal and informal evaluations and discussions.

    Evaluation Schedule

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

    Contact Information

    Justin Maga – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 693-7050

  • Library Resource Center, Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies

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    Internship Description

    There are a number of projects available to interns. Priorities include assisting with inventory & weeding, collection assessment, archival processing. Other projects include assisting with digitization of special collections, instruction, and the development of public services (e.g. workshops, exhibits, promotion & marketing media).

    Library/Collection Description

    The Library Resource Center, Hālau o Laka me Lono, serves as a reference collection for the students, faculty, and staff at Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. This collection also serves as the department repository. The collection is comprised of books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, theses, microfilms, VHSs, DVDs, cassettes, and some ephemeral material (e.g. brochures, handouts, flyers).

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • LIS 615 Collection Management
    • Previous experience in a library setting

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible – Kamakakūokalani is open M-F 7am-7pm (closed for school holidays)

    Goals and Outcomes

    Depending on the specific internship designed for the student, possible outcomes include:

    • Students will be able to evaluate collection based on recommended lists, bibliographies, library mission, and service community.
    • Students will develop library guides, print or web-based.
    • Student will assist patrons in the overall use of the library, including, but not limited to, the location of relevant resources and use of technology / equipment.

    Evaluation Methods

    LIS 690 Student Evaluation Form

    Evaluation Schedule

    Mid-semester & end-of-semester.

    Contact Information

    Hina Keala – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-0589

  • Waiʻanae Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

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    Internship Description

    Provide general reference services including: teaching the public to search the catalog, internet, and online database, use word processing programs, and library e-resources. Special projects as agreed upon.

    Library/Collection Description

    Waiʻanae Public Library is a small library serving a population of 28,000 on the Westside coast from Māʻili to Mākaha. Schools include Waʻianae H.S., Intermediate, and Elementary as well as several charter schools. The collection includes 54,520 volumes.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Good communication skills
    • Interest in working with the public

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible depending on LIS class schedule. The library is open 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Mon-Sat and 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wed. Intern should be able to work at least one Saturday and one evening a month.

    Goals and Outcomes

    A basic understanding of public service in a small community centered library.

    Evaluation Methods

    At the start of the internship, the supervisor and intern will establish specific goals and criteria. The supervisor will provide training, support, and informal feedback throughout the internship.

    Evaluation Schedule

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

    Contact Information

    Sheryl Lynch – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 697-7868

  • Map Collection, Hamilton Library

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    Internship Description

    Interns will assist with inventorying gifts, assigning Library of Congress classification numbers, and providing reference service for maps and aerial photographs. Interns may also work on developing digital resources, adding content to departmental web pages, writing guides for electronic resources relating to maps and GIS, or other projects. Interns will work part of their hours at the Government Documents & Maps reference desk.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Map Collection contains over 100,000 maps of Hawaii, the Pacific area, Asia, and the rest of the world in print and digital formats. It also has a collection of about 100,000 aerial photographs in print or digital form. The GIS lab has 8 work stations with GIS software. The lab is used by Vlogٷ faculty and students using GIS in their projects.

    Required Qualifications

    Previous library experience or completion of LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Web authoring skills
    • Some background in maps and GIS

    Weekly Schedule

    Hours are flexible between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Knowledge of different types of maps, air photos, and geospatial data and their uses; knowledge of collection development in a special collection; understanding of preservation issues and methods relating to maps, aerial photographs, and geospatial data.

    Evaluation Methods

    A written evaluation will be given using the standard LIS 690 evaluation form and a feedback session will be scheduled.

    Evaluation Schedule

    One evaluation will be completed at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Ted Kwok – Supervisor

    E-mail: tedk@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 956-2528

  • Cataloging, Hamilton Library

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    Internship Description

    • Directed reading and research on USMARC Format for bibliographic data, OCLC bibliographic formats and standards, Voyager system documentation, Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules, Library of Congress Classification Schedules, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, and Cataloging Service Bulletin.
    • Hands-on searching on: OCLC database, Library of Congress Authority Files, Voyager Public Access Catalog, and RLIN database.
    • Adaptive and original cataloging of monographs using Voyager cataloging module and OCLC.
    • Upgrading minimal level cataloging records to full cataloging.
    • Assistance with special cataloging-related projects within the department.
    • If the intern is interested and time permits, introduction to cataloging materials in other formats or languages.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Cataloging Department’s mission is to build and maintain a comprehensive online catalog to serve as primary access to the Library’s collections and as the gateway to remote information resources. The Department’s staff creates and provides timely and accurate bibliographic records of library resources in all formats, languages and subjects. The Department’s responsibility extends also to ongoing maintenance and quality control, and to the retrospective conversion of manual cataloging records into machine-readable records. Through monitoring and upgrading catalog records, Cataloging staff strive to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the database and increase its research value. Cataloging staff strive to meet and anticipate library users’ needs to find and identify library resources, and to be responsive to user requests and queries. The Department also contributes to bibliographic control in the larger academic community and to collection resource-sharing through the uploading of our catalog records and/or holdings into international shared databases. Catalogers also create and contribute authority records to the shared national database which serves as the major cataloging resource for authorized, standardized library name headings and cross-reference structures.

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization

    Desired Qualifications

    LIS 606 Advanced Cataloging & Classification (completed or taken concurrently)

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible (suggested min. 3 hrs/day, avg. 10 hrs/week)

    Goals and Outcomes

    • To apply the principles of descriptive cataloging, subject analysis and classification to materials acquired by VlogٷM Libraries.
    • To learn how to appropriately apply the standard cataloging tools and reference materials.
    • To develop marketable cataloging and database maintenance skills using an online cataloging system.

    Evaluation Methods

    LIS 690 evaluation form

    Evaluation Schedule

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

    Contact Information

    Michael Chopey – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-2648

  • Cataloging & Technical Services, Law Library

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    Internship Description

    The intern would rotate through law library departments, learning how an academic law library functions and developing skills in each area of work. This would include circulation, reserves, reference, cataloging, processing of materials and law library administration.

    Library/Collection Description

    The law library supports the teaching and research of the law school. The core law library collection includes federal and state statutes, case law and regulatory law; secondary legal information sources such as legal journals, encyclopedias, looseleaf services and treatises; a small government documents collection; and a number of legal and non-legal online resources, including Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis. The staff includes five librarians and four paraprofessionals.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
    • LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization

    Desired Qualifications

    An interest in law librarianship and excellent computer skills.

    Weekly Schedule

    The intern would work approximately 10 hours per week. Hours can be adjusted according to class schedules.

    Goals and Outcomes

    The intern would gain knowledge and experience in an academic law library environment. This would include learning legal information resources, including print, electronic and microform; Library of Congress classifications for law; basic legal reference; academic law library policies and procedures; and some law library administration. The intern would obtain experience in cataloging and processing legal materials, working with patrons at the circulation desk, and conducting basic legal reference under the supervision of a librarian.

    Evaluation Methods

    The intern will receive feedback throughout the internship.

    Evaluation Schedule

    The Evaluation of Student Intern form will be completed at mid-term and at the end of the semester by the supervising librarian(s).

    Contact Information

    Keiko Okuhara – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-5580

  • Correctional Libraries, Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety

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    Internship Description

    The intern will get experience working in a prison environment. They will interact with the inmates and help them with their library needs. They will be handling mostly legal reference questions, such as locating case laws and statutes for inmates. They will learn to use the Lexis-Nexis legal database.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Department of Public Safety has eight facilities and provides eight libraries, one in each facility. Oʻahu: Halawa Correctional Facility; Oʻahu Community Correctional Center; Women’s Community Correctional Center; Waiawa Correctional Facility; Hawaiʻi (Big Island): Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center; Kulani Correctional Facility; Maui: Maui Community Correctional Center; Kauaʻi: Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization
    • LIS 615 Collection Management

    Desired Qualifications

    Know how to adhere to rules and regulations. Be comfortable working in groups.

    Weekly Schedule

    Any time between 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Goals and Outcomes

    In the unique prison environment the intern will see how scheduling inmates is done and how to run a prison recreation library. Some basic cataloging using the Dewey Decimal Classification system. They will also learn how to keep statistics of library usage, and do report writing. The intern will come in close proximity with inmates and will learn how to handle inmates’ requests with close supervision by a librarian.

    The intern will learn to work with different professionals: security, social workers, and administrative staff.

    Evaluation Methods

    The intern will be evaluated on an ongoing basis; how she/he relates to the inmates, how she/he relates to the library staff, and how he adheres to the security measures in the facility.

    Evaluation Schedule

    There will be a verbal assessment, a discussion with the intern in the middle of the session followed with a written evaluation of the intern at the end of internship. The Branch librarian, after consulting with library staff, will sign the evaluation reports.

    Contact Information

    Hakon Bjerke / various – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 587-1273, (808) 587-1274

  • Asia Collection (Digitization), Hamilton Library

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    Internship Description

    The Intern will work with an Asia librarian and will assist in the identification and organization of objects to digitize and will also work with Beth Tillinghast, Department of Network Services, who will teach digitization skills. Duties may include: Scanning printed text, manuscripts, photographs, and maps; creating and updating web pages; creating and updating web indexing; creating and updating metadata; OCR conversion of images of text; conversion of images from one format to another. Equipment used may include: Windows microcomputers, flatbed scanners, Hawaii Voyager online catalog, OCLC Connexion cataloging system, zip disk backup system, CD ROM writer, digital camera. Software used may include: image/graphic manipulation and conversion, scanning, backup, OCR conversion, WWW browsers, HTML encoders, FTP and Telnet, word-processing and spreadsheet, and web development software.

    Library/Collection Description

    With over 1 million volumes, the VlogٷM Asia Collection is one of the premier library collections on Asia in the United States. The Asia Collection acquires materials published in and about the countries of East, South, and Southeast Asia, and the Russian Far East in over 100 languages. It emphasizes the humanities and social sciences. Within the Asia Collection are a number of unique special collections which we plan to digitize in part or in whole over the next several years. Over the next several months we are looking at the possible digitization of late 19th and early 20th century publications on the Russian presence in Manchuria, including publications on the construction and significance of the Chinese Eastern Railway; Japanese-language textbooks used in Hawaii in the early 20th century; Japanese scrolls; primary documents on Japan-Korea relations; and an archival collection of papers and photographs of an American scholar of Japan. Texts digitized will be part of a website created to explore a theme which the texts illustrate.

    Required Qualifications

    • Familiarity with Windows microcomputers and basic software
    • At least a passing familiarity with HTML

    Desired Qualifications

    Knowledge of Asia, either through formal instruction or life experiences.

    Weekly Schedule

    Intern and librarians will set a mutually agreeable work schedule. Work will take place in the Asia Collection and in the Department of Network Services.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Gain knowledge and skills related to digitization and the process of creating content-rich websites related to the study of Asia, in particular. More generally the intern will become more knowledgeable of the uses of digitization and websites as a means of making library resources more accessible and their potential as instructional tools.

    Evaluation Methods

    Interns will be evaluated on reliability, evidence of increasing competence in digitization skills, and knowledge of the process of creating content-rich websites. LIS Evaluation document will be used as the formal evaluation mechanism.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Formal evaluations will be done in the middle and at the end of the semester. Periodic informal dialogues will provide ongoing feedback to the intern.

    Contact Information

    Elena Clariza – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-2309

  • Asia Collection, Hamilton Library

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    Internship Description

    • Interns will have the opportunity to apply learned reference service knowledge and skills in the setting of a special area collection. Training in departmental procedures and policies will be provided. After training is completed, interns will be scheduled to serve at the reference desk.
    • Interns will design and install an exhibit in the Asia Collection. The exhibit may be a topic of interest to the intern. Creating the exhibit will serve as an opportunity to explore a special segment of the collection and to serve as an outreach project.
    • Interns will work on a special project(s) under the guidance of an Asia specialist. The project may reflect the intern’s particular area of interest or fulfill a need in the collection.
    • Interns may assist in collection building by searching titles and preparing orders and may be asked to prepare topical guides and finding aids.
    • Interns may assist in maintaining and developing Asia Collection’s web site.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Asia Collection acquires materials published in and about the countries of East, South and Southeast Asia. The collection receives materials published in 17 Asian languages, English and other Western languages. In general, the emphasis of the collection is on the social sciences and humanities, with selected materials on science subjects that reflect cultural traditions. Holdings include monographs, Asian government documents, periodicals, newspapers, microforms, multi-media and electronic materials, pamphlets and ephemera.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
    • A strong interest in Asian librarianship.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Interest in Asian Studies or related fields
    • Interest in Asian languages

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible. 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Interns will have acquired an understanding of reference service and collection building in an area collection.

    Evaluation Methods

    The LIS evaluation form is used for the final evaluation. Discussions, as needed, will be held with the intern during the semester.

    Evaluation Schedule

    The LIS evaluation form is used for the final evaluation. Discussions, Mid-semester and end of term.

    Contact Information

    Elena Clariza – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-2313

  • Congregation of the Sacred Hearts U.S. Province Archives

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    Internship Description

    This internship will provide the intern with an introduction to archival policies and procedures, as outlined in the department’s preservation management plan, disaster preparedness plan, pest management program, environmental monitoring program, and collections security and access procedures. The intern will engage in hands-on processing activities that will include: Cleaning, sorting and arranging of incoming acquisitions; ordering of archival supplies and rehousing of materials; compilation of finding aids; collections research; and transcription and translation of selected Hawaiian language materials.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts U.S. Province Archives contains the collective memory of a religious community that has been in the Hawaiian Islands since 1827. Its archival collections chronicle the history, decisions, activities, and personnel of the province, which not only includes Hawaii, but also the U.S. mainland and various missions overseas. Archival holdings include correspondence, journals, reports, scrapbooks, photographic materials, rare books, and ephemera.

    Required Qualifications

    • Completion of LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Interest in archival management
    • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of following directions and working independently

    Weekly Schedule

    The schedule will be flexible.

    Goals and Outcomes

    The intern will gain an overall understanding of archival management, and will become familiar with policies and procedures, which govern collections acquisition, preservation, and access. The intern will gain practical experience in how to handle and process special collections.

    Evaluation Methods

    The intern will receive ongoing feedback from the provincial archivist during the course of the internship. Monthly progress meetings will be conducted to discuss concerns, challenges, and achievements.

    Evaluation Schedule

    The provincial archivist will complete the LIS 690 Evaluation of Student Intern form, while the intern will complete the Evaluation of Supervising Librarian form, at the conclusion of the internship.

    Contact Information

    Stuart W. H. Ching (Provincial Archivist) – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 282-8308

  • Hālau ‘Ike O Pu‘uloa (Hawaiian Community Services), Leeward Community College

    Location:

    Internship Description

    The intern will have opportunities to gain practical knowledge and experience in library instruction, tutorial design, assessment, reference, and collection development. Special consideration will be given to LIS students possessing or seeking experience with native Hawaiian constituents – the Library is working closely with the college’s  and the Waianae campus to support native Hawaiian student success.

    Library/Collection Description

    Leeward Community College supports a diverse student body of approximately 7500 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 70000 print volumes and more than 80000 ebooks selected to support the college’s 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 librarians, instructors, and staff
    • Ability to take independent action and work with minimal supervision

    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
    • Experience in creating and delivering assessment
    • Ability to deliver professional reference services to students and faculty
    • Knowledge of collection development
    • Demonstrated sensitivity of native Hawaiian constituent needs in all internship functions and tasks

    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

    Telephone: (808) 455-0209

  • McCully-Mo‘ili‘ili Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

    Location:

    Internship Description

    A student’s internship at McCully-Mo‘ili‘ili Public Library can include training and experience in the following professional areas: Reference services for all ages; Readers Advisory for all ages; Practical application of the Dewey Decimal System; Training and experience with the Horizon Automated Circulation System; Program planning and execution.

    Library/Collection Description

    The internship is based in a large and busy urban public library with reference desks on each of its two floors. The collection of 100,000 items is housed in a building of 16,500 square feet. The community is diverse and multicultural, with a wide range of educational backgrounds. The largest Korean-language collection in the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System is located at this library.

    The staff is comprised of twenty employees, including four librarians. The library has a strong volunteer base and a very supportive Friends group.

    Required Qualifications

    Successful completion of LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Good language and social skills
    • Interest in public libraries
    • Basic reference skills
    • Familiarity with Internet
    • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible, but interns should be able to work at least part of two Saturdays each month.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Students will become familiar with reference sources and services basic to a large public library. The expected outcome will be the provision of quick and accurate solutions to library user’s needs. The student should emerge from the internship with a solid basis of public library philosophy and practical operations.

    Evaluation Methods

    The librarians who work with the intern will provide training, support, and informal feedback throughout the internship.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Students are formally evaluated mid-way through the semester, and at its end.

    Contact Information

    Linnel Yamashita – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 973-1099

  • Pearl City Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

    Location:

    Internship Description

    Intern will work at both Adult Reference and Children’s Reference, conduct library orientations/tours upon request, host a library program, perform a storytime, and weed a portion of the Adult collection.

    Library/Collection Description

    Pearl City Public Library is a regional library serving the needs of the Pearl City community and the Leeward area. Our collections include Adult, Young Adult, Juvenile, microfilm, foreign languages, and audiovisual materials. We are also a repository for Hawaiʻi State and Navy documents.

    Required Qualifications

    Successful completion of the following courses:

    • LIS 615 Collection Management
    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Strong Internet and computer skills
    • Strong customer service skills

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible but prefer some Sunday hours; the library is open 6 days a week. Public Service Hours: Sunday 10-5, Monday and Tuesday 12-8, Wednesday and Thursday 9-5, Friday 1-5, Closed on Saturdays/Holidays.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Learn about issues related to public libraries and receive training/experience as a public librarian.

    Evaluation Methods

    Supervisor will go over goals and expectations at the beginning of Internship.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Students are formally evaluated mid-way through the semester, and at its end.

    Contact Information

    Vicky Bowie – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 453-6567

  • ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawaiʻi ▶️

    Location:

    Internship Description

    Internship will introduce students to the duties and responsibilities associated with a moving image archive and depending on the students’ interests and experience may include opportunities in:

    • Cataloging using the MAVIS media asset management software
    • Processing and creating inventories of archival audiovisual materials
    • Preservation activities including cleaning and re-housing of audiovisual materials, and environmental monitoring
    • Digitization of videotapes, documents and photographs
    • Digital media file management and quality control
    • Social media information management
    • Administrative management including participation

    Library/Collection Description

    ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawaiʻi perpetuates and shares the moving image heritage of Hawaiʻi through the care, preservation and digitization of films and videotapes related to the state’s history and culture. Established in 2008, ʻUluʻulu is a special project under the Academy for Creative Media, University of Hawaiʻi System that is located at the Vlogٷ West Oʻahu library. There are currently over 10,000 videotapes and 250 motion picture film reels in the archives’ four permanent collections.

    Required Qualifications

    Any one of the following courses: LIS 605, 650, 652, 672, 678, 687

    Desired Qualifications

    • Interest in Hawaiʻi’s moving image history
    • Basic understanding of analog videotape and film formats, flatbed scanners, imaging software, and digital video file formats
    • Knowledge of Hawaiian history
    • Ability to work with dirty and dusty items and lift 30lb boxes on occasion

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible but to occur within the archive’s operating hours of Mon – Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Experience creating and managing digital moving image collections.
    • Knowledge of archival audiovisual preservation theory and techniques.

    Evaluation Methods

    Monthly update meetings between the student and supervisor will occur during the course of the internship.

    Evaluation Schedule

    One midterm evaluation halfway through the semester and one final evaluation at the end of the semester will be performed.

    Contact Information

    Janel Quirante – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 689-2740

  • Government Documents, Hamilton Library ▶️

    Location:

    Internship Description

    Interns will assist with cataloging tasks, creating finding aids, and collection development tasks such as requesting material, evaluating new material, and identifying collection needs. Interns may also work on departmental web pages, writing guides for electronic resources relating to government information, or other projects. Interns will work part of their hours at the Government Documents & Maps reference desk.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Government Documents Collection contains over 2 million U.S. federal publications and publications of the United Nations and its affiliated intergovernmental organizations. It is part of the Government Documents & Maps Department.

    Required Qualifications

    Previous library experience or completion of LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services.

    Desired Qualifications

    Completion of (or concurrent enrollment in) LIS 618 Government Documents.

    Weekly Schedule

    Hours are flexible between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Knowledge of federal government, United Nations, and UN specialized agency publications; knowledge of collection development in a special collection; knowledge of the Federal Depository Library Program and the United Nations depository library program.

    Evaluation Methods

    A written evaluation will be given using the standard LIS 690 evaluation form, and a feedback session will be scheduled.

    Evaluation Schedule

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

    Contact Information

    Gwen Sinclair – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-2549

  • Kamehameha Schools Archives

    Location:

    Internship Description

    A wide range of choices are available. If collections work is desired, the whole process after acquisitions will be experienced. An example of the process would be to rehouse items, conserve them, and publish and inventory as print a finding aids catalog, EAD, and entering a bibliographic record in the ILS.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Kamehameha Schools Archives contains collections about the history of Kamehameha Schools from 1887. Collections include documents, artifacts and multi-media. We also have extensive photograph collections including historical negatives.

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • LIS 652 Introduction to Archival Management
    • LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization
    • Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop
    • Web design and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
    • Dreamweaver
    • Other basic software applications

    Weekly Schedule

    The student can work remotely from any location and be in touch via email. We will negotiate the schedule depending on the projects chosen.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Some goals:

    • To gain experience handling archive collections. The outcome will be the inventory and an exhibit.
    • To gain experience creating a digital collection. The outcome will be the digital format, database, web pages and so on.
    • To gain experience creating archives publications. The outcome will be the publication.

    Evaluation Methods

    Satisfactory completion of the project as negotiated will be the only evaluation.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Continuous evaluation as I work with the intern negates the need for a set schedule. This imitates the real work experience as I know it.

    Contact Information

    Stacy Naipo – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 842-8945

  • Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks

    Location:

    Internship Description

    The intern will be provided an opportunity to work in all areas of the library: Circulation (Innovative Interfaces Millennium); Reference – work with OCLC’s QuestionPoint, assist reference librarian in analyzing and evaluating the collection and recommend purchases; become familiar with a variety of online databases such as ProQuest; Public Services – programming, interlibrary loan; and Technical Services – cataloging and acquisitions.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Sgt Yano Library is a public library whose customer base is comprised of the Army community in the Schofield Barracks area. The library is a 25,000 square foot facility with a book collection of approximately 80,000.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
    • LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization

    Desired Qualifications

    • Good language and social skills
    • Basic reference and cataloging skills
    • Ability to multi-task

    Weekly Schedule

    Can accommodate intern’s schedule.
    Library hours of operation are: Mon-Tue, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Wed-Sat, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Learn circulation desk operations
    • Be familiar with a variety of reference tools to include online databases
    • Gain experience in providing online reference services via QuestionPoint
    • Be able to identify acquisition sources for library materials, supplies, and equipment
    • Be able to plan, market, and execute a library program

    Evaluation Methods

    • Intern and supervisor will discuss goals at the beginning of the internship
    • Intern and supervisor will meet formally at midpoint to discuss how well goals are being met
    • Librarians who work with intern will provide training, support, and feedback throughout the internship

    Evaluation Schedule

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

    Contact Information

    Amy Nogami – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 655-9269

  • Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Hamilton Library

    Location:

    Internship Description

    Primary focus to include one or more of the following:

    • Support for collection development and/or collection maintenance
    • Web development
    • Reference support/consultation for business, economics and/or tourism subjects

    Library/Collection Description

    The Business, Humanities and Social Sciences Department (BHSD) provides collections, instruction and reference support for 85 fields of study (including more than 45 different master’s degrees and 27 doctoral degrees).

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • LIS 615 Collection Management
    • Interest in business librarianship

    Weekly Schedule

    Hours are flexible; 10-15 hours per week to be scheduled between 8:30am and 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.

    Goals and Outcomes

    The student will gain a tremendous amount of experience and understanding with collection development/maintenance in direct support of undergraduate and graduate business education. Additionally, the student will gain experience and understanding of local resources and methods for assisting students (and community members) in their pursuit of supporting resources for business topics.

    Evaluation Methods

    Ongoing informal feedback and discussion throughout the semester. Supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 Evaluation Form at the end of the semester. Evaluations will be based on factors such as reliability, ability to communicate effectively, ability to follow through on assignments and professional attitude.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Biweekly progress meetings and final exit interview.

    Contact Information

    David Flynn – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-2621

  • Jean Charlot Collection, Hamilton Library ▶️

    Location:

    Internship Description

    Internship projects will be tailored to the intern’s interests and the current activities in the collection. Opportunities are offered to participate in the curatorial duties associated with preserving the collection and serving its diverse patrons: for example, collection care and preservation, cataloging and bibliographic activities, preparation of archival inventories and finding aids, exhibition planning and preparation, and web site development.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Jean Charlot Collection is an internationally recognized collection of artist’s papers. The papers relate to the artist, scholar, teacher and collector Jean Charlot (1898-1979) and those with whom he came in contact over his long career in France, Mexico, the United States especially Hawaii, and the Pacific. The holdings include publications, documents, artworks, archives and manuscripts, AV materials, and memorabilia. The collection serves local and international students and scholars as well as the art community. It has been credited in hundreds of publications, and items from it have been exhibited widely.

    Required Qualifications

    • One semester of LIS coursework
    • Responsible, detail-oriented careful person, comfortable working independently after training, able to exercise initiative and act with a high level of judgement
    • Writing ability
    • Computer skills including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, database and web page creation

    Desired Qualifications

    • Background or interest in art history or studio art, especially painting or printmaking
    • Reading ability in French or Spanish
    • Coursework, training or experience relating to libraries, museums or art galleries, specifically involving preservation, cataloging, or archival practices
    • “Decent” handwriting

    Weekly Schedule

    Typically 10 hours a week for a total of 150 hours to be completed by the end of the semester.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Understanding of management and operations issues associated with a highly specialized collection and how it fits into a large and complex academic library system
    • Expanded knowledge of the subjects covered by the collection
    • Hands-on experience of one or more aspects of curatorial duties

    Evaluation Methods

    Initial consultation to define specific projects, goals and expectations. Informal feedback during the semester.

    Evaluation Schedule

    One written evaluation upon completion of 150 hours.The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 evaluation form at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Malia Van Heukelem – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-2849

  • Public Services, Law Library

    Location:

    Internship Description

    The student will be working in the public services section, helping the public services librarians, learning various aspects of circulation, reference, and patron services. Special projects such as library displays, pathfinders, and provide assistance in legal research projects.

    Library/Collection Description

    The law library serves the needs of the law school faculty and students, and secondarily the attorneys and the public. Its collection includes primary and secondary legal materials and legal periodicals, both in print, microform and online format.

    Required Qualifications

    Strong interest in law librarianship.

    Desired Qualifications

    Familiarity with legal materials.

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Occasional weekend and evening hours if needed.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Experience in providing legal reference and understanding of circulation, patron services, and the legal reference and research.

    Evaluation Methods

    Evaluations will be done in the middle and the end of the semester.

    Evaluation Schedule

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

    Contact Information

    Vicki Szymczak – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-5581

  • South Asia Collection, Hamilton Library

    Location:

    Internship Description

    The intern will work primarily with the South Asia Librarian to provide reference service at the Asia Collection reference desk, as well as, with the Coordinator of the CSAS to prepare a digital archive and electronic database of public domain and Vlogٷ library materials related to caste. Duties may include creating and updating web indexing, creating and updating metadata, scanning printed texts, and sourcing and converting new public domain material.

    Library/Collection Description

    The South Asia Collection in Hamilton Library purchases materials published outside of South Asia and acquires materials published in South Asia through a cooperative acquisition program administered by the Library of Congress. The collection emphasizes the modern period and focuses on a wide variety of contemporary issues to support the research needs of the University’s Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS). In this collection, the South Asian region includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    Experience creating and updating web indexing, creating and updating metadata, scanning printed texts, and sourcing and converting new public domain material.

    Weekly Schedule

    5-6 hours per week providing pre-professional reference service at the Asia Collection Reference Desk and creating and inputting information to the Caste database for the remaining 4-5 hours per week.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Pre-professional experience in public services with a focus on Asia related reference. Building a database connected to and related to collections in the library, while also adding and building to that database with materials from other sources, including the public domain.

    Evaluation Methods

    Review the goals of the project and progress at mid-term. Discuss and provide support or recommendations when problems are encountered in writing. Final evaluation will be done in writing by the South Asia Librarian in consultation with the Coordinator for the CSAS using the evaluation form provided by the LIS Program.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Mid-term personal review of progress with the intern. Final written review of the intern’s performance throughout the semester.

    Contact Information

    Monica Ghosh – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-2314

  • Reference, Law Library

    Location:

    Internship Description

    Web Design and Maintenance

    Intern will receive training in web design and construction (some prior experience is preferred) to create webpages in order to assist students, faculty, library staff, and public patrons. Projects will include one or more of the following based on the intern’s abilities and preferences:

    • Updating, maintaining and enhancing the WSR Law Library website
    • Creating set of webpages to guide public patrons in the use of the Law Library, including where to find legal resources online
    • Creating reference pages such as web portals, such as Pacific Island legal resources, student research guides, and online tutorials
    • Creating online intranet training guides for undergraduate library assistants
    • Maintaining and updating the intranet library staff pages regarding references services, sources, and questions
    • Troubleshoot and resolve site problems
    • Test new ways to improve the usability and navigation of the website
    • Assist staff with web-based instructional programs and presentations
    • Collecting and analyzing online usage statistics and reference statistics using Excel and Access
    • Answering email reference questions

    Library/Collection Description

    The WSR Law Library serves the needs of the law school faculty and students, and secondarily the attorneys and the public. Its collection includes primary and secondary legal materials and legal periodicals, both in print, microform and online format. The staff includes five librarians and four paraprofessionals.

    Required Qualifications

    • Interest in law librarianship
    • Familiarity with basic Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access
    • Experience with HTML/CSS

    Desired Qualifications

    • Legal reference knowledge and experience
    • Basic UNIX/Linux, Adobe Photoshop & Dreamweaver skills
    • Strong writing, problem-solving, and creativity skills
    • Ability to work independently with attention to detail

    Weekly Schedule

    Internship will be approximately 10 hours a week, and the hours can be adjusted according to class schedules.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Understanding of legal sources, both in print and online.
    • Experience in website design, development, and maintenance.
    • Experience in providing legal reference in an online format.
    • Understanding of online usage and reference statistics.

    Evaluation Methods

    The intern will receive feedback throughout the internship.

    Evaluation Schedule

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

    Contact Information

    Vicki Szymczak – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 956-5581

  • Joseph F. Smith Library (Cataloging), Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi

    Location:

    Internship Description

    • Directed reading of documentation for USMARC, OCLC bibliographic formats, standards and documentation, SIRSI system documentation, AACR2, LC class schedules and LCSH.
    • Hands-on searching of: OCLC database, LC authority files & schedules (via LC Classification Web), and SIRSI cataloging module.
    • Simple and complex copy cataloging on OCLC Connexion; some original cataloging on OCLC Connexion.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Joseph F. Smith Library supports an undergraduate, library arts university curriculum with special collections in Hawaiiana/Pacific Islands and Mormonism. The internship area of activity involves monograph cataloging of primarily English language resources in a variety of subjects.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization

    Desired Qualifications

    Attention to detail and an understanding of the role of cataloging in adding value to information.

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible (suggested min. 2-3 hours/day, 10-15 hours/wk):
    Operational hours available M-F, 8-5

    Goals and Outcomes

    • To successfully apply the principles of descriptive cataloging, subject analysis and classification by integrating materials acquired by the Joseph F. Smith Library into existing collections.
    • To gain experience in using standard cataloging reference materials and applying standard cataloging tools.
    • To practice “live” cataloging and database maintenance skills using an integrated online cataloging system.

    Evaluation Methods

    Intern will be evaluated on the following factors:

    • Understanding of the various cataloging tools and standards and their application to simple and complex copy cataloging.
    • Understanding and use of OCLC and SIRSI cataloging modules.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Intern will receive ongoing feedback throughout the internship; formal evaluation at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Marynelle Chew – Supervisor

    E-mail: marynelle.chew@byuh.edu

    Telephone: (808) 675-3863

  • Asia Pacific Digital Library, Kapiʻolani Community College

    Location:

    Internship Description

    The intern will assist in planning/production work for the or .

    Library/Collection Description

    Kapiʻolani Community College’s digitization and digital collections, including the Hawaii Nisei Story, the Hawaii Memory Project and Native Plants Hawaii.

    Required Qualifications

    None

    Desired Qualifications

    The intern needs to be self-motivated, have an interest in digital libraries and digitization.

    Weekly Schedule

    10 to 15 hours per week or as needed; very flexible

    Goals and Outcomes

    Digitization, work on the iOn CMS, metadata, research, community outreach for research, web publishing and photo editing (Photoshop).

    Evaluation Methods

    LIS internship evaluation form

    Evaluation Schedule

    Midterm and final evaluation

    Contact Information

    Shari Tamashiro – Supervisor

    E-mail: sharit@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 734-9562

  • Sullivan Library, Chaminade University of Honolulu

    Location:

    Internship Description

    Work in a general academic collection requires a diversity of skills. There will be opportunities for training in a variety of managerial, public and technical services. The intern will receive training in and benefit from practical experience in selected areas such as:

    • Collection development
    • Information literacy
    • Reference service
    • Library assessment and planning
    • Library instruction classes
    • Technical services

    An effort will be made to tailor special projects to the interests and skills of the intern. Examples of special projects may include some of the following:

    • Electronic resource analysis
    • Web site development
    • Instructional materials
    • Library displays
    • Preservation
    • Distance learning

    Library/Collection Description

    Sullivan Library is a university library serving a largely undergraduate population of approximately 2,500 students. The university offers more than 25 undergraduate degrees and six graduate degrees. The library collection consists of over 70,000 physical volumes and other electronic resources. We are conveniently located within 25 minutes walking distance of Vlogٷ Mānoa.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
    • Ability to work as a team player

    Desired Qualifications

    • LIS 605 Metadata Creation for Information Organization
    • LIS 663 Database Searching

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible. Some evening hours preferred.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Familiarity with the range of different skills expected of professional librarians
    • Knowledge of some of the overall planning and management of a library organization
    • Confidence in handling some of the daily duties of an information professional

    Evaluation Methods

    Interns will be supervised by a librarian and be expected to progress in knowledge and skills throughout the semester. Evaluations will be based on factors such as reliability, ability to communicate effectively, ability to follow through on assignments and professional attitude.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Verbal and written feedback will be provided. Weekly reports and discussions with the supervising librarian will be ongoing. A formal evaluation will be provided at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Sharon LePage – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 735-4725

  • Joseph F. Smith Library (Reference Services), Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi

    Location:

    Internship Description

    Students will participate in reference activities including helping with the newly established information commons. They will also participate in the bibliographic instruction program which involves teaching most of the students on campus.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Joseph F. Smith Library supports an undergraduate, library arts university curriculum with special collections in Hawaiiana/Pacific Islands and Mormonism. The internship area of activity includes reference service and library instruction.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601: Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Desire to serve patrons and help students with information needs.
    • Ability to conduct bibliographic instruction.

    Weekly Schedule

    Approximately 10 hours per week. Specific schedule to be determined jointly by the students and reference librarians.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Introduction to and experience with reference services.
    • Introduction to the concept of an information commons.
    • Bibiliographic instruction – interaction with students and faculty.

    Evaluation Methods

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

    Evaluation Schedule

    Intern will receive ongoing feedback throughout the internship; formal evaluation at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Becky DeMartini – Supervisor

    Telephone: (808) 675-3946