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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Library and Information Science Program

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  • Laila Brown Defends Thesis

    Laila Brown Defends Thesis

    Congratulations to Fall 2018 semester LIS student Laila Brown on her successful thesis defense!

    Title
    Enacting Critical Feminist Librarianship: Examining LIS Book Clubs as a Means of Collaborative Inquiry and Professional Value Formation

    Abstract
    This master’s thesis presents an examination of the meaning and significance of dialogic exploration of texts in book club settings among Library and Information Science (LIS) master’s students at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM). I conducted participant observation among the feminist Books by Women Book Club and the progressive and diversity-ethic oriented UHM LIS Book Club and interviewed several members in each group. In this study, I sought to achieve an understanding of the creative, constitutive, and generative processes of these two book clubs. This study illuminates three essential elements of student participation in these value-driven and library and information science-intentioned book clubs. Firstly, these book clubs function as communities of practice that offer emerging LIS professionals networks of interpersonal and professional support. Secondly, these book clubs complement and supplement LIS classroom pedagogy, thereby contributing to member professional learning and knowledge. Thirdly, these book clubs contribute to the development of members’ personal and professional values and philosophy. Through focused exploration of textual content espousing the values upon which these book clubs are predicated—namely feminism and critical librarianship—these book clubs enable student participants to explore, negotiate, and enact such values in the book clubs, and to continue to do so in their future professional practice.

  • Resource Center, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi ▶️

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    Internship Description

    Available intern projects include, but are not limited to (a) processing archival collections; (b) digitizing audiovisual, oral history, and manuscript collections and helping to move them online; (c) transcribing oral histories; (d) cataloging books, AV materials, oral histories, and archival collections in the online catalog; and (e) working on preservation and protection of fragile materials. Interns will also gain experience in the everyday work of a specialized library in the nonprofit sector, including providing reference or other types of assistance to researchers and other visitors.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Tokioka Heritage Resource Center at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i provides public access to a repository of resources that support JCCH’s mission to educate present and future generations about the evolving Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i.

    Resources include:

    • Books: over 5,000 titles in English and Japanese.
    • Primary source materials: archival collections such as manuscripts, diaries, letters, oral history transcripts, and historic photos.
    • Periodicals: print and digital back issues of the Hawai‘i Herald newspaper.
    • Audiovisual materials: a large collection of phonograph records featuring Japanese music popular among Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i before, during, and just after World War II.
    • Fragile or rare books, archival documents, and other primary source materials are stored in closed stacks and accessed under supervision.

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    We hope to find a self-driven, independent individual who can collaborate with a team of volunteers. An interest in archival collections and coursework in archival management is preferred, and familiarity with Japanese American history in Hawaiʻi and Japanese language ability are ideal but not required. The internship involves some physical activity, including sitting, walking, reaching, and occasionally lifting or moving materials (typically up to 25–50 pounds). Reasonable accommodations can be made to support individuals with disabilities.

    Weekly Schedule

    The intern’s schedule is flexible but must be scheduled when the Resource Center is open. Tuesday – Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

    Goals and Outcomes

    Gain real-world experience in the setting of a small specialized library in the nonprofit sector, along with specialized experience specific to the project the student undertakes. We hope students will gain professional awareness and personal passion and satisfaction from preserving our cultural heritage and promoting it to many types of users. The Resource Center expects the intern to take part in the day-to-day activity of the Center as well as the completion of a specific project as determined at the beginning of the internship.

    Evaluation Methods

    Final evaluation will be performed using the standard LIS 690 evaluation form and additional feedback.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Informal weekly meetings to check on progress, field questions and concerns.

    Contact Information

    Devynn Kochi (Archives Manager) – Supervisor

    E-mail: resource.center@jcchawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 945-7633 ext.34

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  • Reference Department, Hawaiʻi Pacific University

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    Internship Description

    This internship will provide an LIS student with invaluable hands-on experience in several areas of academic librarianship by participating in various reference duties and projects such as:

    • Ask a Librarian Chat, helping HPU students and from users worldwide via our cooperative 24/7 reference network
    • Reference and information assistance at the main reference desk
    • Instruction sessions for core undergraduate courses including design and assessment of student learning
    • Creation of tutorials, infographics, LibGuides and other reference and instructional materials

    Library/Collection Description

    Hawaiʻi Pacific University Libraries support a diverse student population from all over the U.S. and over 70 countries. We serve a variety of academic programs from the associate to doctoral level. HPU Libraries consists of two library collections and a Learning Commons space holding approximately 90,000 volumes. We also strive to maintain an online presence to support our online/hybrid courses and HPU’s Military Campus Program.

    Required Qualifications

    Successful completion of the following courses:

    • LIS 601 – Introduction to Reference and Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • LIS 602 – Resource Discovery or
    • LIS 686 – Information Literacy & Learning Resources
    • Some background or significant interest in reference services or information literacy is desirable, but not essential.

    Weekly Schedule

    The schedule will be determined jointly by the intern and the reference librarian(s).

    Goals and Outcomes

    The main goal is to provide experience in a variety of reference and instruction services. The intern will learn about the provision of quality reference services via in person and online formats. 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

    The intern will be evaluated using the LIS intern form 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

    LIS 690 evaluation form will be provided at the end of the semester with verbal and written feedback throughout the internship.

    Contact Information

    Elizabeth Torres – Supervisor

    E-mail: etorres@hpu.edu

    Telephone: (808) 544-0292

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  • Collection Development, Hawaiʻi Pacific University

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    Internship Description

    Interns will have the ability to assist and learn from experienced librarians on collections development/management projects. Potential projects may include:

    • Collections analysis & assessment for specific subject areas
    • Assessment of collections for weeding and/or storage
    • Creating and updating subject web pages for LibGuide
    • Identifying free internet resources in specified subject areas
    • Assisting with digital services projects that help create or disseminate knowledge

    Library/Collection Description

    Hawaiʻi Pacific University Libraries support a diverse student population from all over the U.S. and over 70 countries. We serve a variety of academic programs from the associate to doctoral level. HPU Libraries currently consists of two library collections and a Learning Commons space, holding approximately 90,000 volumes. We also strive to maintain an online presence to support our online/hybrid courses and HPU’s Military Campus Program.

    Required Qualifications

    Successful completion of the following courses:

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

    Desired Qualifications

    Some background or significant interest in management of collections, digitization or archival preservation is desired, though not essential.

    Weekly Schedule

    The schedule will be determined jointly by the intern and HPU librarian(s).

    Goals and Outcomes

    The main goal is to provide experience in a variety of collection development tasks. Specific goals will be determined by the student’s area of expertise and interest, as well as department projects and needs at the time of the internship.

    Evaluation Methods

    Interns will be evaluated using the LIS intern form 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 skills over the course of the semester.

    Evaluation Schedule

    LIS 690 evaluation form will be provided at the end of the semester with verbal and written feedback throughout the internship.

    Contact Information

    Elizabeth Torres – Supervisor

    E-mail: etorres@hpu.edu

    Telephone: (808) 544-0292

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  • Preservation Department (Books), Hamilton Library

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    Internship Description

    Internship will be tailored to the preservation interest of the student and the current projects being worked on in the UHM Library Preservation Department. All projects include learning about structure of books, proper handling and storage, assessment of damage and working on treatment options including: pamphlet binding, boxing, or reformatting.

    Library/Collection Description

    UHM Library Preservation Department cares for the Library’s collections in all formats. By performing highly specialized treatments and taking a preventative approach to maintaining the University’s important research collection, the Preservation Department insures that collections will be available for future use.

    Required Qualifications

    At least one semester of LIS coursework.

    Desired Qualifications

    Able to work independently with minimal supervision; able to perform work accurately.

    Weekly Schedule

    • 10 hours a week during Preservation department hours: M-F 8AM – 4PM
    • Minimum 2 hours per session

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Understand the function of a preservation department in a large academic library
    • Hands-on experience in evaluation of library or archives materials for preservation treatment

    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

    Kazuko Hioki – Supervisor

    E-mail: kazukohi@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 956-8539

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  • Archives, Windward Community College

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    Internship Description

    The WCC library moved to a new building in 2012 that came with an archive room. Due to lack of staffing, the archives has yet to be set up. The internship will consist of evaluating the materials in the room and creating a plan for making the archives accessible. The materials are chiefly related to WCC with some materials related to Windward Oʻahu.

    Library/Collection Description

    Windward Community College is a two year degree granting academic institution in the 鶹ýSystem serving nearly 3,000 students with a variety of backgrounds and needs. The library collection serves to support teaching and learning in curricular program subjects. The collection includes approximately 50K volumes and about 100K electronic titles. WCC’s library shares its learning commons with several academic support services. Students and staff alike enjoy the library’s great views and coffee shop.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 658 – Archival & Special Collections Management

    Desired Qualifications

    • Detail-oriented
    • Ability to solve problems and think outside of the box
    • Ability to carefully handle archival materials
    • Ability to work independently
    • Ability to follow archival standards.

    Weekly Schedule

    Approximately 10 hours per week within the Library’s open hours:
    Mon-Thu: 8am – 9 pm ; Fri 8 am – 5 pm
    Most of the time will be spent in the archives.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Survey the collection to identify processing and preservation priorities
    • Write a processing plan and document decisions
    • Arrange and organize an archival collection
    • Describe the collection following archival standards
    • Create a finding aid
    • Assess materials for deterioration and other preservation concerns
    • Implement appropriate storage and housing for materials

    Evaluation Methods

    The intern will work with the supervising librarian at the beginning of the semester to create an assessment plan. This involves setting measurable outcomes, measurement methods, and using results to affect change.

    Evaluation Schedule

    The intern will receive ongoing feedback throughout the semester. Midterm and end of semester evaluations will use the LIS 960 Intern Evaluation Form and the individual’s assessment plan.

    Contact Information

    Mariko Kershaw – Supervisor

    E-mail: kershaw@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 235-7439

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  • Tonia Sutherland Appointed as LIS Assistant Professor

    Tonia Sutherland Appointed as LIS Assistant Professor

    The LIS Program is happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Tonia Sutherland as Assistant Professor, starting Fall 2018. Tonia comes to us from the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alabama, where she is currently an Assistant Professor.

    Tonia’s research and teaching interests include Digital Culture and Communication, Critical Studies of Data, Digital Media, and Information, Community and Cultural Informatics, Archival Theory and Practice, and Technology and the Arts. As Tonia describes it:

    My current research examines the latest developments at the intersections of national infrastructures and community informatics. Most recently I have been investigating island infrastructures, advancing global understandings of island cultures by focusing on those infrastructures that support the availability and use of information and communication technologies. This research also engages cultural heritage preservation and management (intangible, material, and digital) as well as the unique information challenges that face island communities worldwide.

    Tonia is a member of the , the , and the , as well as an alumna, longtime member and currently summer institute organizer of the . Her work appears in The Journal of Critical Library and Information Studies; The American Archivist; Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture; The Annual Review of Cultural Heritage Informatics; and Radical History Review.

    Tonia earned her PhD and MLIS from the School of Information Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Among other professional positions, she has served as Records Management Coordinator at Bucknell University, University Archivist at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and Adult Services Librarian at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library in Bristol, PA. More information can be found on her website: .

    Welcome Tonia!

  • Law Library, Hawaiʻi State Supreme Court ▶️💲

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    Internship Description

    Interns will learn about multiple aspects of law library operations including circulation, reference, and cataloguing, by assisting in both public services and technical services sections of the State of Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Law Library. Public services duties include reference work related to Hawaiʻi legal information and general circulation tasks. Technical services duties include updating MARC records as well as basic barcoding of legal materials.

    The Supreme Court Law Library has the ability to hire a full-time student at the rate of $14.75 per hour and the work hours can count towards the student’s internship hours. The internship could last one or two semesters, depending on how many hours worked each week, and the work could continue past the internship date as long as the student remains on full-time status.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Supreme Court Law Library is the administrative headquarters for the Hawaiʻi State Law Library System (HSLLS) and provides current and comprehensive legal reference and information services to the Judiciary, legal community, state and county governments, and the general public. A key aspect of HSLLS service to the general public is facilitating access to justice. Our commitment to these goals is supported by acquiring and making available primary and secondary legal resources in a variety of formats as well as providing free access to the internet and legal research databases.

    Required Qualifications

    • Successful completion of LIS 601 – Introduction to Reference & Information Services
    • Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail under minimal supervision (after training)
    • Ability to work in a team environment
    • Interns need to meet Judiciary part-time student assistant hiring requirements, which includes certification of full-time student status and a background check

    Desired Qualifications

    • LIS 605 – Metadata Creation for Information Organization (or some experience with MARC)
    • LIS 602 – Resource Discovery
    • Interest in learning about multiple aspects of library operations

    Weekly Schedule

    10 hours/week, flexible with a minimum of 2 consecutive hour shifts, between 7:45am – and 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, excluding week ends and state holidays.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Practical understanding of legal information resources
    • Practical understanding of library cataloguing basics
    • Experience providing access to legal information to a variety of patron groups, including the general public and legal community
    • Practical understanding of working with an Integrated Library System (ILS)
    • Collecting library statistics

    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

    Weekly supervision either verbal/written or both, to be followed up with a formal evaluation at the completion of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Marlene Cuenco – Supervisor

    E-mail: jenny.r.silbiger@courts.hawaii.gov

    Telephone: (808) 539-4965

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  • Meera Garud Appointed as LIS Instructor

    Meera Garud Appointed as LIS Instructor

    The LIS Program is happy to announce the appointment of as a full-time Instructor. Meera will be focusing on children and youth services and digital instruction, as well as coordinating activities for the school library media specialization. During the 2018-19 academic year, she will be jointly teaching courses with Dr. Violet Harada, before assuming official duties in Fall 2019.

    A 2015 LIS alumnus, Meera brings a unique set of experiences and skills to the program. She is currently an institutional analyst with Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education, an organization that works to improve Hawai‘i’s education systems from preschool through college. As part of her work with P-20, Meera has conducted numerous presentations at local and national summits and conferences. She is the newly elected co-president of the Hawai‘i Association of School Librarians along with Imelda Amano.

    Meera received her BA degree in development studies at UC Berkeley where she also served as an academic adviser for college freshmen. On the Berkeley campus, Meera also co-taught in Gender and Women’s Studies. In addition, Meera served as a community corps member for Jumpstart for Young Children in San Francisco.

    In Hawaiʻi, she has had field experiences teaching information literacy at Manoa Elementary and collaborating on public library programs for children and teens at Aina Haina Public Library. Having enjoyed a study abroad experience in Namibia, Meera brings an international perspective to her work. She is eagerly anticipating her new position:

    I am very much looking forward to returning to the LIS program—this time as an instructor. With topics like civic engagement and data literacy popping up in library news, this is an exciting time to work with LIS students and help shape the future of our schools and libraries. I can’t wait to get started!

    Welcome (back) Meera!

  • Moniz & Slaughter Receive 2018-19 H.W. Wilson Scholarships

    Moniz & Slaughter Receive 2018-19 H.W. Wilson Scholarships

    The LIS Program is pleased to announce that Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz and Stefannye Slaughter were selected as recipients of the H.W. Wilson Scholarship for academic year 2018-19. The scholarship is generously funded by the .

    Both recipients shared the following about themselves with the LIS Program:

    Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz:

    As a native Hawaiian scholar, I am passionate about advocating for the inclusion of Hawaiian perspectives and practices within the information field. This passion has encouraged me to research and develop traditionally-based, Hawaiian methodological approaches to collection management policies, Librarianship and culturally-specific community programming. I am also incredibly passionate about the development and implementation of cultural competency standards for information professionals working in or with indigenous collections, materials and communities.

    This scholarship will truly make a substantial difference in my time here at the University of Hawaiʻi. Specifically, it will allow me to develop more practices and approaches within the information profession that will advocate for the inclusion of and value in Hawaiian perspectives and ways of knowing.

    Stefannye Slaughter:

    My journey into librarianship started when I was eight years old and a family friend who was a public librarian told me that I would be a librarian one day. I didn’t believe her at the time, but I do now and I’m happy to say that she has been instrumental in my education. The defining moment for me was when I was sitting in the Seal Beach Public Library in Seal Beach, California and I watched a librarian spend 15 minutes helping an older gentleman find a newspaper article he had read about a shuttle service for seniors undergoing surgery. That was the moment I realized how much librarians can impact the lives of their patrons.

    I would like to say thank you to the H.W. Wilson Foundation, this scholarship is allowing me to scale back on how much I have to work next semester, allowing me to spend more time on my studies.

  • Lori Chun Receives ADK Award

    Lori Chun Receives ADK Award

    Lori Chun, librarian at Kaimuki High School and an alumnus of the UHM LIS Program, is being awarded an Excellence in Education Award by Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK). She will be recognized at the ADK Northwest/Southwest Regional Conference in Anchorage, Alaska, in July. ADK is a national organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism, and world understanding.

    The Excellence in Education Award is a biennium recognition of ADK members for their outstanding contributions to education. To be eligible, the nominee must be actively engaged in the education profession whether in teaching, administration, or some specialized field of education. Nominated by a colleague or parent, nominees’ adjudication is based on professional dedication, knowledge, skills, professional achievement and success, school and community involvement, contributions to the educational process and active participation in Alpha Delta Kappa.

  • Nānākuli Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

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    Internship Description

    The internship will give the intern valuable experience with community outreach and programming in the Public Library setting. Interns will be expected to propose and conduct two programs or community outreach initiatives. Additionally, the intern will work the library’s reference desk and learn about the public library’s collection development process and initiatives.

    Library/Collection Description

    Nānākuli Public Library is the newest library branch in the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System. The library serves the communities of Māʻili and Nānākuli, a total population of about 26,500. The library offers a growing collection of roughly 25,000 books, DVDs, and CDs. Most of the library’s collection is comprised of popular/recent materials as well as a few classic titles. The library is unique in that it was built with a lot of community input and offers multiple meeting room spaces for the public to rent out and a recording studio designed to record oral histories of the community.

    Required Qualifications

    Successful completion of:

    • LIS 601 – Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    Interest in community outreach and programming in the Public Library setting.

    Weekly Schedule

    Mon 4-8, Wed 10-2, Saturday 10-2 (hours are flexible and can be tailored to the intern’s school schedule)

    Goals and Outcomes

    The intern will gain experience assessing the library’s service community, providing Reference Services, and planning and conducting targeted programs.

    Evaluation Methods

    Supervising librarian will give the intern a midterm evaluation and a final evaluation following the LIS 690 evaluation form.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Midterm evaluation will be given at the end of the eighth week and the final evaluation will be given at the end of internship.

    Contact Information

    Kelsey Domingo – Supervisor

    E-mail: kelsey.domingo@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 668-5844

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  • Dr. Irvin’s IMLS Grant

    Dr. Irvin’s IMLS Grant

    The Library and Information Science Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has been awarded a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grant from the .

    The $249,330  will fund a 3-year professional development program involving collaborative projects with LIS (part of the within the ), the Native Hawaiian Library of ALU LIKE, Inc., and professional public librarians of the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System. The project is called : Bridging Educational, Cultural, and Technical Exchange among Native and Public Libraries in Hawaiʻi.

    Vanessa Irvin, LIS assistant professor, is project director for Hui ʻEkolu. She said the award is a significant accomplishment within the field of library and information science.

    Creating a model to engage local communities with indigenous populations

    The funding will allow the hui ʻekolu (“three groups”) to collaborate to bring together pre-professionals, para-professionals and professionals in the library field. Thirteen teams will be formed (each with one pre-professional, para-professional and professional) to address and complete projects identified at various library sites. The cohorts will create opportunities for cross-learning between the participants while they work as a team to identify opportunities and create projects that benefit the local community at their assigned sites.

    The project will not only benefit its participants and local community, but will create a model for how cross-learning, particularly in areas with large indigenous populations, can be achieved and result in programming that is more responsive and engaged with the local community.

    “Hui ʻEkolu seeks to create a model for public librarian professional practice that positively situates native/indigenous knowledge as a framework for synthesizing LIS technical skills,” explained Irvin. “With this grant, Hui ʻEkolu will be able to create a professional development model for cross-learning, mentoring and professional development toward culturally competent and meaningful public library services in Hawaiʻi that can also be implemented in public library systems everywhere, particularly within native and indigenous communities.”

  • Reaching Those Who Served

    Reaching Those Who Served

    The 鶹ýMānoa LIS Program is one of three Library & Information Science graduate programs participating in the research project.

    Reaching Those Who Served is a 3-year Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant-funded research project recruitment of military veterans to library and information science graduate programs.

    The grant enables the project to provide scholarships for 12 (total) military veterans to pursue a master’s in library and information science at one of three universities.

    Over the course of this 3-year project, we will:

    1. collect data on strategies to draw military veterans into library and information science (LIS) master’s degree programs
    2. apply and test these strategies through recruiting, admitting, and providing financial and social support for 12 military veterans to make substantial progress toward completing a master’s degree at one of 3 American Library Association (ALA) accredited programs.

    With their strong service orientation, motivation to serve others, interest in change and life-long learning, flexibility, and adaptability, military veterans have the qualities to be excellent prospective students for graduate library and information science (LIS) programs.

    Those veterans interested in learning more about this project at 鶹ýMānoa should contact Dr. Rich Gazan (gazan@hawaii.edu) directly.


    For more info, visit the website or download the .

  • Kīhei Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

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    Internship Description

    150 hours of observation and assistance in programming, collection development & maintenance, reference & readers’ advisory, promotions & displays, outreach & publicity, public service.

    Library/Collection Description

    At 18,000+ square-feet, the Kīhei branch is the largest of any public library in Maui County.  Our collection is amongst Maui County’s largest as well, at roughly 78,000 items. Kīhei Public Library has a robust children’s collection and offers ongoing weekly storytimes as well as special programs every month.

    Required Qualifications

    Successful completion of:

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

    Desired Qualifications

    Customer service skills, computer skills including familiarity with Hawaiʻi State Public Library Systems’ online databases, understanding of basic principles and ethics of librarianship.

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible hours depending on the LIS class schedule of the intern and programming needs of the library.

    Intern will work an average of 12-15 hours per week, with eight hours being on Saturdays.

    Goals and Outcomes

    By the end of the internship, the intern will have some tools for beginning work as a children’s/young adult librarian. The intern will have a written plan for doing two Toddler Storytimes and two Preschool Storytimes. She or he will have a strategy for evaluating and updating one of Kīhei Public Library’s young adult or juvenile collections. The intern will have a personal list of books that she or he can recommend to children on different topics & genres and for different age levels in preparation for readers’ advisory. The intern will become familiar with Kīhei Public Library’s youth collections and will assist with weeding and recommending titles for addition to the collection. The intern will become well-versed in some of the library’s online databases. The intern will observe and assist with the procedures for special programming from inception to funding, promotion & publicity, to the launching of the program and follow-up.

    Evaluation Methods

    A general timeline will be created to hold the student accountable for learning goals and completion of assigned projects. The intern will meet with the supervising librarian at the halfway point of the internship and at the end to review. Intern will document experience in the form of weekly journals or log entries; frequent check-ins with intern to see if there are any concerns prior to the midterm and final evaluation.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Two formal review sessions, one at the mid-point of the internship and one at the end. Dates TBD.

    Contact Information

    Kathleen Ageton – Supervisor

    E-mail: kathleen.ageton@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 875-6833

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  • Dr. Jacsó Named Professor Emeritus

    Dr. Jacsó Named Professor Emeritus

    We are happy to announce that Dr. Péter Jacsó, author of over 800 papers in LIS research areas such as bibliometrics and database content evaluation, has been named Professor Emeritus. From the 鶹ýSystem policy page: “The emeritus/emerita title is an honor bestowed by the Board of Regents, upon recommendation of the President, to 鶹ýfaculty members in recognition of dedicated and honorable service rendered to the University.”

    Congratulations Dr. Jacsó!

  • LTEC Award for MB Ogawa

    LTEC Award for MB Ogawa

    Congratulations to Dr. Michael-Brian Ogawa, ICS associate faculty specialist, who was honored as one of 50 distinguished alumni by the College of Education’s Department of Learning Design and Technology. The special recognition ceremony that was held on August 5, 2017, was part of the LTEC Department’s 50th anniversary in which they honored “50 distinguished alumni who have contributed to their field through professional excellence, inspirational leadership, and innovative service benefiting their communities over its 50-year history” (/news/2017/08/14/ltec-turned-50/).

    Dr. Ogawa was recognized for his contributions to learning design through his peer mentoring and undergraduate teaching assistant development programs in the ICS Department. In recent years, he has also taught graduate courses for the LIS Program.

  • LIS Alumni at SAA 2017

    LIS Alumni at SAA 2017

    LIS Archives Program Coordinator Dr. Wertheimer joined a number of UHM LIS alumni and colleagues from Hawaiʻi at the Society of American Archivists 2017 Annual Meeting in Portland, OR. The conference featured several sessions dealing with diversity, immigration, technology, and indigenous collections.

    (A few other alumni who missed the Hawaiʻi informal dinner were not pictured)

  • Promotion for Dr. Gazan

    Promotion for Dr. Gazan

    Congratulations to our own Dr. Rich Gazan on his recent promotion from Associate Professor to full Professor!

    A list of recent 鶹ýpromotion and tenure recipients is available online at:

    /news/2017/07/11/uh-2017-tenure-and-promotion-list/

  • Faculty position available

    Faculty position available

    We welcome applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty colleague to join us in the Spring 2018 semester. The ideal candidate will develop a research and instructional program integrating elements of library and information science with related units across the university. Researchers who locate their work in informatics, information organization and/or indigenous knowledge are especially encouraged to apply.

    Through research, teaching and service, the ideal candidate will support the LIS Program, the Department of Information and Computer Sciences, the College of Natural Sciences and related units across campus, and increase the breadth of our contribution to the University’s values: a Hawaiian place of learning, a local to global perspective, sustainability, technology, community and diversity.

    Duties

    Conduct research and teach courses in support of an ALA-accredited master’s degree program in Library and Information Science (LIS). Advise graduate students and participate actively in professional organizations at the local, state, national, and international levels. The teaching load is two graduate courses per semester with the option of summer teaching. All faculty are expected to work effectively with diverse constituencies, teach in the core curriculum, teach using face to face, online and hybrid modes, maintain a vigorous research agenda, meet expectations of tenure and promotion, engage in interdisciplinary scholarship, and obtain research funding.

    Minimum qualifications

    • Earned doctorate in Library and Information Science or a related field
    • Master’s degree or equivalent
    • Commitment to effective teaching
    • Poise and good address for meeting and conferring with others
    • Exhibit the potential to become a nationally recognized researcher and scholar

    Desirable qualifications

    • MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution
    • College or university teaching experience

    To apply

    Please review application instructions listed in the job announcement at the  web site.

  • Washington Place

    Location:

    Internship Description

    To conduct an inventory of the photograph and book collections. This includes arranging, describing, digitizing, rehousing, and indexing the photographs. The intern will also have a chance to learn collection management skills by inventorying the books and selecting publications to be withdrawn or added to the collection. Washington Place uses PastPerfect software to catalog its collections. The final stage of this project will be to catalog the photograph and books into PastPerfect as well as create a finding aide for access to the photograph collection.

    Library/Collection Description

    Washington Place is the Official Residence for the Governor of Hawaii and a National Historic Landmark. As a historic house museum, Washington Place strives to tell the stories of the lives of individuals who have lived there from its completion in 1847 to the present. Its collections include: Decorative Arts & Paintings, photographs, books, and archival documents and records pertaining to the house as well as the Dominis family, Queen Liliuokalani, territorial and statehood governors, and Hawaiian history in general.

    Required Qualifications

    Successful completion of the following courses:

    • LIS 601 – Introduction to Reference & Information Services
    • LIS 605 – Metadata Creation for Information Organization
    • LIS 663 – Database Searching

    Applicants in consideration will need to interview with the First Lady, Mrs. Ige, and may be subject to a background check.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Applicants with an interest in learning how to catalog objects, photographs, and books using a different software program and metadata standards.
    • Applicants interested in archives and special libraries.

    Weekly Schedule

    The intern may work anytime between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday – Friday. The intern can work with the supervising librarian to set their schedule accordingly.

    Goals and Outcomes

    The project is in conjunction with the LIS SLOs 1, 3, and 5 as the intern will learn how to apply theory and principles to diverse information contexts, archive a photograph collection from start to finish and make it accessible, and apply LIS principles to meet the needs of the Native Hawaiian communities. In addition, the intern will learn how to catalog using PastPerfect, help create a controlled vocabulary, and use LCSH.

    Evaluation Methods

    In addition to the necessary forms expected to be completed, it is Washington Place’s objective to encourage the applicant to create a final presentation on what was learned, completed, and overall experiences. We would like to host this presentation and encourage the intern to invite their advisor, colleagues, et. al to the program.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Washington Place can complete a mid-term and final evaluation forms. In addition, the presentation can be scheduled closer to end of term/project but at the convenience of the intern (tentatively end of April 2018).

    Contact Information

    Cynthia Engle – Supervisor

    E-mail: Cynthia.l.Engle@hawaii.gov

    Telephone: (808) 586-0249

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

    Location:

    Internship Description

    The intern will gain training and experience in providing reference and collection management service in the Joseph F. Smith Library University Archives, and in one or more areas of interest: collection development, resource creation (e.g. LibGuides, Finding Aids, videos), cataloging, preservation, and curation. Option for online internship experiences possible upon request and pending project availability.

    Library/Collection Description

    Brigham Young University-Hawaiʻi is a four-year degree-granting academic institution in the Brigham Young University system, serving nearly 3,000 students with a variety of backgrounds and needs. The library collection serves to support teaching and learning in curricular program subjects. The archival collection includes manuscripts, photographs, and artifacts, primarily focused on Hawaiʻi and the Pacific, and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Pacific.

    Required Qualifications

    Successful completion of the following courses:

    • LIS 601 – Introduction to Reference & Information Services
    • LIS 652 – Introduction to Archives Management

    Desired Qualifications

    • Familiarity with creation of finding aids
    • Understanding of the WWW
    • Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail under minimal supervision (after training)
    • Effective written and verbal communications

    Intern must be willing to abide by the  while on campus.

    Weekly Schedule

    Approximately 10 hours per week. Specific schedule to be determined jointly by student intern and Associate Archivist (supervisor).

    Goals and Outcomes

    Introduction to and experience with University Archives services and collections. Intern will gain an overall understanding of archival management in a university archive, and will benefit from practical experience in the handling and processing of special collections: policies and procedures, collection acquisition, preservation, and access.

    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

    Gailyn Bopp – Supervisor

    E-mail: gbopp@byuh.edu

    Telephone: (808) 675-3880

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  • Laurel Oshiro Wins HSTE Technology Award

    Laurel Oshiro Wins HSTE Technology Award

    Laurel Oshiro, elementary librarian at Sacred Hearts Academy and a LIS alumna, was one of two recipients of the 2016 Making IT Happen Award sponsored by the Hawaii Society for Teachers in Education (HSTE). She was honored for her outstanding work in staging and coordinating conferences called iTeach808: Empowering Hawaii’s Teachers in Technology. This series of free professional development workshops for teachers helps them align curriculum with 21st century learning standards. These conferences attract over 200 teachers from more than 40 schools. The vast majority of the participants have said that they could apply what they learned in the conferences directly to their classrooms. Laurel comments:

    My passion is to give Hawaii’s teachers the tools to help their students contribute to a thriving global society through technology. Many people have shared with me that they are happy that this type of grassroots conferences came about and want more of them to promote collaboration and a sense of community among Hawaii’s educators.

    This award that originated with the International Society for Technology in Education recognizes outstanding educators, who demonstrate “extraordinary commitment, leadership, courage and persistence in improving digital learning opportunities for students.” Since its inception in 1995 more than 500 educators from around the world have received the ISTE award. The HSTE award is an offshoot of the national award. Honorees receive certificates, one-year memberships to ISTE, registration to the Schools of the Future Conference, and special Making IT Happen jackets.

    Laurel Oshiro (right) poses with Karen Harris, the second awardee.

  • Caroline Lee Receives Faith C. Ai Memorial Scholarship

    Caroline Lee Receives Faith C. Ai Memorial Scholarship

    Caroline Lee, an LIS student, has received the Faith C. Ai Memorial Scholarship. Caroline will be using the $5,000 award toward her tuition. She thanks the interview panel and board for selecting her. She said:

    Teaching high school students have been tremendously rewarding and dedicating my life to my school and students has left me with absolutely zero regrets. Trying to balance full time teaching, multiple school related organizations, motherhood and graduate school has been a daunting task. However, the LIS graduate program has been one of the best professional experiences of my life and I can only hope to show my gratitude by my continued commitment to serving our community as a future librarian and educator.

    This scholarship is dedicated to Faith C. Ai (1915-1997), who was a teacher, administrator, and a community volunteer who dedicated her life to public education. The scholarship is awarded to deserving students currently enrolled in an accredited American college or university who are undergraduates majoring in Education, graduate students intending to teach, or certified teachers who are pursuing graduate degrees.

  • Hōkū Kaʻahaʻāina Receives 2017-18 H.W. Wilson Scholarship

    Hōkū Kaʻahaʻāina Receives 2017-18 H.W. Wilson Scholarship

    The LIS Program is pleased to announce that Hōkū Kaʻahaʻāina was selected as a recipient of the 2017-2018 H.W. Wilson Scholarship, which is generously funded by the .

    Hoku shared the following about herself with the LIS Program:

    After seven years of college on the mainland, study abroad, and teaching English in Japan on the JET Program, I was feeling rather homesick. The next question was this: what would I do when I finally returned home? Iʻm the kind of person who always needs a plan of action, so winging it upon arrival was definitely not an option. When trying to puzzle my future out, I saw one person who knew where she was going, and she was going there fast: my fellow Kamehameha Schools alumna Kylie Kaʻeo. Through her commitment to the community and her passion for libraries, I was inspired to pursue a degree in LIS like she did.

    Approximately one year later, Iʻm in library school as a part-time student and thanks to the H.W. Wilson Foundation scholarship, Iʻll be able to move to full-time status for the upcoming academic year. When not in class, I can usually be found at work in the Richardson Law Library or ʻUluʻulu: The Henry Kuʻualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawaiʻi. Although my next goal is working in the local public library system, working in these different settings with a wide cast of characters is proving to be a great experience. Itʻs funny how my life has come to revolve around libraries in such a short amount of time.

  • Caroline Lee Receives 2017 HASL Scholarship

    Caroline Lee Receives 2017 HASL Scholarship

    Caroline Sue Lee will receive a $500 scholarship from the Hawaii Association of School Librarians (HASL) to help with her graduate school expenses. The official announcement and presentation will be made at the HASL Spring Conference on Saturday, April 8.

    Caroline holds a post-Baccalaureate in Secondary Education and a BA degree in Political Science. Currently, she teaches sophomore World History at Mililani High School, and devotes countless hours outside the classroom coordinating a wide range of school activities. She believes this will help her as she works towards her library degree, with an emphasis in school media.

    In her scholarship application, Caroline stated:

    The accumulation of my insights as an educator as a whole has tremendously helped me shape my understanding of the importance of relationships with my students, colleagues, parents, administrators and the community. With my degree I plan to be a librarian who advocates for creative curriculum programs and school wide strategies by emphasizing student achievement through measurable assessments and lessons. As a teacher librarian I will take on leadership roles to support the students and staff who I will be serving and working with.

  • Dr. Anne Gilliland Guest Lecture

    Dr. Anne Gilliland Guest Lecture

    Join the LIS Program for a guest lecture by Dr. Anne Gilliland of UCLA Information Studies on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 5:00 to 6:40 p.m. in Hamilton Library, Room 003F.

    Professor Gilliland is one of the leading forces in Archival Studies today, and is one of the founders of the Archival Education and Research Initiative (AERI) conference. Join us from 5:00-5:20 to learn about AERI as a forum for emerging research. We will then take a break from around 5:20 to 5:40. After light snacks, we will have the chance to hear her research on how archives and information agencies are making a difference with refugees and others.

    Presented by the 鶹ýLIS Program Archival Studies & UHM SAA Student Chapter.

  • Access Services, Hamilton Library

    Location:

    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

    E-mail: thoulagj@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 956-2468

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  • An Evening with Felton Thomas, Jr.

    An Evening with Felton Thomas, Jr.

    Join us on February 6, 2017 for an evening with Felton Thomas, Jr.

    Felton is the Executive Director of the Cleveland Public Library System, President of the Public Library Association, and a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Mānoa LIS Program.

    The event is free, but registration is required. Parking is available in the structure next to the Hālau for $6. Check-in begins at 6 p.m. Official opening is at 6:30 p.m. Closing is at 8 p.m.

    When: Monday, February 6, 2017 6pm – 8pm
    Where: Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, 2645 Dole St., Honolulu, HI 96822
    Registration: .

  • SAA-sc Inaugural Lei Lau Kukui Awards

    SAA-sc Inaugural Lei Lau Kukui Awards

    2016_saasc_lei_lau_kukui_award-featuredimageArchives professionals Deborah Dunn, Nicolita Garces, and Dr. Andrew Wertheimer were awarded the Lei Lau Kukui Awards by the SAA-sc in honor of their significant support of archival education, mentoring, and leadership in Hawaiʻi. Awards were presented at the Association of Hawaiʻi Archivists 2016 holiday social.

    Deborah Dunn works as Book Conservation Treatment Specialist in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hamilton Library Preservation Department and has taught courses in both Preservation Management as well as Conservation of Library and Archival Materials for the UHM LIS program. Nicolita “Nicki” Garces is Information Management Officer for Consuelo Foundation, earned her Library and Information Science master’s degree from the University of Hawaiʻi in December 2013, and holds interest in multicultural and indigenous librarianship and archives. Dr. Andrew Wertheimer is Associate Professor in the UHM LIS program, teaches courses with special focus on archival education, established the LIS Certificate in Archival Studies and Special Collections in 2007, and currently serves as faculty advisor for SAA-sc.

    The lei lau kukui symbolizes the interwoven cooperation and sharing of information and support present in the Hawaiʻi archival community. SAA-sc is incredibly grateful for mentors, educators, and leaders who have created opportunities for learning both in and out of the classroom.

    Mahalo and congratulations to the 2016 recipients!

  • Non-Resident Tuition Exemption Awards 2017-2018

    Non-Resident Tuition Exemption Awards 2017-2018

    The 鶹ýMānoa has granted the LIS Program a limited number of Non-Resident Tuition Exemption Awards for the 2017-2018 academic year. This award allows non-residents and/or international students to pay for two academic years of full-time study in the Library & Information Science graduate program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa beginning with the Fall 2017 semester.

    In addition to the standard LIS program , applicants who wish to be considered for this award are encouraged to communicate a well-informed vision of their intended contributions to the realm of professional librarianship. Ideally, applicants will also indicate a passion for service by way of documented examples of community service and/or other volunteer activities.

    Other factors which can bolster an applicant’s “attractiveness” to the LIS admissions committee would be demonstrated leadership skills, distinguished academic accomplishments, and/or entrepreneurship & innovation, just to name some examples.

    Non-resident applicants who wish to be considered for this award must explicitly request such in their Statement of Objectives when applying to the LIS program. In consideration of the extra space required to communicate their qualifications, applicants are welcome to write an essay that goes a bit beyond the standard 500-1,000 word limit for this document.

    Award applicants should  well in advance of the April 1, 2017 deadline. Applicants will be notified the week of April 3, 2017 if they have been selected to receive one of the Tuition Exemption awards.

    For more information on this opportunity, please contact us at LISinfo@hawaii.edu

    Note: This award is not available to those students pursuing the option.

  • Tori Ann Ogawa Selected as 2017 Emerging Leader by ALSC

    Tori Ann Ogawa Selected as 2017 Emerging Leader by ALSC

    ogawa-toriCongratulations to LIS alumna Tori Ann Ogawa on being selected by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) as its representative in the !

    Ogawa is the Harold W. McGraw Fellow at the Darien Library in Darien, Conn., where she works as a Children’s Librarian. In December 2015, she graduated with her Master in Library and Information Science (MLISc) from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. In her undergraduate days, Ogawa worked as a Circulation Desk Attendant and a Reference Desk Attendant at her academic library at Linfield College. She also brings a wealth of teaching experience, from working as a part-time ELL/ESL teacher in Hawaii to earning a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology in May 2016.

    “Effective leadership takes a balance of leading and listening. I believe a leader is someone who will guide and direct a team, not boss members around and impose only their ideas on the team” said Ogawa. “Leadership is about taking ideas from everyone, listening to what the group has to say, and encouraging everyone to participate and have a voice.”

    For more information, please see the .

  • 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

    E-mail: hr@honolulumuseum.org

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  • Lynn Smith @ SAA-sc September Brown Bag

    Lynn Smith @ SAA-sc September Brown Bag

    lynnsmithThe UHM LIS Society of American Archivist Student Chapter (SAA-sc) is happy to present a pop-up brown bag guest lecture with Audio-Visual Archivist Lynn Smith from the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, run by the National Archives and Records Administration.

    Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016
    Time: 4:00p – 4:45p
    Where: Room HL 003F, LIS Commons

    Topic: National Archives and NARA Presidential Libraries

  • Research Colloquium Fall 2016

    Research Colloquium Fall 2016

    The LIS Research Colloquium is a weekly series sponsored by the UHM Library & Information Science Program’s Research Committee to spotlight various research projects and efforts at 鶹ýMānoa. This is a great opportunity for those interested in learning about the various types of research conducted in the LIS field and their methodologies.

    Each session occurs on Wednesdays from 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. in room 003G in the LIS Commons, located on the ground floor of the 鶹ýMānoa Hamilton Library.

    November 9: Bibliographies — Really?

    Patricia Polansky, Russian Bibliographer at the UHM Hamilton Library, will discuss the role bibliographies play in the digital age. Do we need them? A bibliography’s objective is to control the literature about a topic, an area, or a person. A reliable bibliography is the best place to start when working on an unfamiliar subject, to answer reference/cataloging questions, or to direct users to sources unknown and/or forgotten. They are essential for developing research collections. Will electronic databases replace this need / usefulness?

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  • 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

    E-mail: dorem@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 956-2852

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  • 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 UHWO since 1996, formerly at 鶹ýMānoa. 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 UHWO 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

    E-mail: ellenrae@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 689-2765

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  • 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

    E-mail: holly.kwok@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 377-2456

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  • 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

    E-mail: chezlani.casar@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 775-8881

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  • 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

    E-mail: justin.maga@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 693-7050

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