{"id":8707,"date":"2021-01-11T14:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T00:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/lis\/?p=8707"},"modified":"2025-08-14T22:01:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T08:01:44","slug":"hilo-public-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/lis\/hilo-public-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Hilo Public Library, Hawai\u02bbi State Public Library System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-section-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9362c185 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-1--1\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-235bf788 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDI0IDI0Ij48ZyBmaWxsPSJub25lIiBzdHJva2U9ImN1cnJlbnRDb2xvciIgc3Ryb2tlLXdpZHRoPSIxLjUiPjxwYXRoIGQ9Ik00IDEwLjE0M0M0IDUuNjQ2IDcuNTgyIDIgMTIgMnM4IDMuNjQ2IDggOC4xNDNjMCA0LjQ2Mi0yLjU1MyA5LjY3LTYuNTM3IDExLjUzMWEzLjQ1IDMuNDUgMCAwIDEtMi45MjYgMEM2LjU1MyAxOS44MTIgNCAxNC42MDYgNCAxMC4xNDRaIi8+PGNpcmNsZSBjeD0iMTIiIGN5PSIxMCIgcj0iMyIvPjwvZz48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: <a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=300+Waianuenue+Ave.%2C+Hilo%2C+HI+96720\">300 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-235bf788 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDI0IDI0Ij48cGF0aCBmaWxsPSJub25lIiBzdHJva2U9ImN1cnJlbnRDb2xvciIgc3Ryb2tlLWxpbmVjYXA9InJvdW5kIiBzdHJva2Utd2lkdGg9IjEuNSIgZD0ibTE0LjE2MyAxOC40ODhsLS43MjEuNzJhNi4xMTcgNi4xMTcgMCAwIDEtOC42NS04LjY1bC43Mi0uNzJtNC4zMjUgNC4zMjVsNC4zMjYtNC4zMjZNOS44MzcgNS41MTJsLjcyMS0uNzJhNi4xMTcgNi4xMTcgMCAwIDEgOC42NSAwbS0uNzIgOS4zN2wuNzItLjcyQTYuMSA2LjEgMCAwIDAgMjAuOTk4IDkiLz48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.librarieshawaii.org\/branch\/hilo-public-library\/\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Internship Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intern will assist and shadow the supervising librarian with reference duties and work with the librarian on selection and weeding of materials. The intern will also learn basic circulation and collection maintenance practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Library Basics &amp; Maintenance (i.e. shelving, item inspection, training, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collection Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outreach\/Implementation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Library\/Collection Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hilo Public Library serves as the regional branch for the Island of Hawai\u02bbi. Our library is the largest on the island and opened on January 20, 1951. The Naha, one of two historic stones located in front of the library, is believed to be what King Kamehameha lifted to affirm the prophecy that he would united the Hawaiian Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Required Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LIS 601 Introduction to Reference &amp; Information Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Desired Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ability to work with diverse patrons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic knowledge of library services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to adapt to changing situations in the work environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Weekly Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weekly schedule must fall within the operating hours of Hilo Public Library:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday 11am-7pm<br>Wednesday 11am-7pm<br>Thursday 9am-4pm<br>Friday 11am-4pm<br>Saturday 9am-4pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular hours are expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Goals and Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a unique opportunity to learn important aspects of professional librarianship in a large public library. The focus will be on reference and collection management skills applied in hands-on situations. The intern will learn more about the types of materials available and populations served in a large regional branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Evaluation Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Periodic formal and informal evaluations and discussions. Students must also prepare a mid-term progress report, a final written report, and an evaluation of the supervising librarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Evaluation Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 evaluation form at the end of the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-section-1 has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2f14d1a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-1--2\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(41deg,rgb(241,238,233) 0%,rgb(226,235,217) 97%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Justin Rajkowski<\/strong> &#8211; Supervisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-235bf788 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIyNCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDI0IDI0Ij48cGF0aCBmaWxsPSJjdXJyZW50Q29sb3IiIGZpbGwtcnVsZT0iZXZlbm9kZCIgZD0iTTE4LjM3MiAzLjAzYTIuNDUgMi40NSAwIDAgMC0xLjM0NS0uMTJsLS4yNzcuMDUzdjEuNjU1YTMuOTUgMy45NSAwIDAgMSAyLjE2LjE5NGMuNDI4LjE2NS44OTIuMjA2IDEuMzQuMTJWMy4yNzVhMy43IDMuNyAwIDAgMS0xLjgtLjIxNHpNMTYuNzUgNi4xNDVsLjI3Ny0uMDU0YTIuNDUgMi40NSAwIDAgMSAxLjM0NS4xMmEzLjk1IDMuOTUgMCAwIDAgMi4zNDQuMTU0bC4wNjctLjAxNmMuNTY3LS4xMzYuOTY3LS42NDQuOTY3LTEuMjI4di0yLjIyYzAtLjc3LS43Mi0xLjMzNi0xLjQ2OC0xLjE1NmMtLjQyOS4xMDMtLjg4LjA3NC0xLjI5Mi0uMDg1bC0uMDgtLjAzYTMuOTUgMy45NSAwIDAgMC0yLjE2Ni0uMTkzbC0uNDg2LjA5M2ExLjI0IDEuMjQgMCAwIDAtMS4wMDggMS4yMnYzLjVIN2ExIDEgMCAwIDAtLjEzNi4wMTJBNS4yNSA1LjI1IDAgMCAwIDEuMjUgMTEuNXY1LjI2N2EyLjk4MyAyLjk4MyAwIDAgMCAyLjk4MyAyLjk4M0g5Ljc1VjIyYS43NS43NSAwIDAgMCAxLjUgMHYtMi4yNWgyLjVWMjJhLjc1Ljc1IDAgMCAwIDEuNSAwdi0yLjI1aDQuNTQzYTIuOTU3IDIuOTU3IDAgMCAwIDIuOTU3LTIuOTU3VjExLjVjMC0yLjktMi4zNS01LjI1LTUuMjUtNS4yNWgtLjc1em0tMS41IDEuNjA0VjExYS43NS43NSAwIDAgMCAxLjUgMFY3Ljc1aC43NWEzLjc1IDMuNzUgMCAwIDEgMy43NSAzLjc1djUuMjkzYzAgLjgwNC0uNjUyIDEuNDU3LTEuNDU3IDEuNDU3SDExLjc1VjExLjVjMC0xLjQ3LS42MDMtMi43OTgtMS41NzYtMy43NXptLTUgMTAuNVYxMS41YTMuNzUgMy43NSAwIDEgMC03LjUgMHY1LjI2N2MwIC44MTkuNjY0IDEuNDgzIDEuNDgzIDEuNDgzem0tNi0yLjI1YS43NS43NSAwIDAgMSAuNzUtLjc1aDNhLjc1Ljc1IDAgMSAxIDAgMS41SDVhLjc1Ljc1IDAgMCAxLS43NS0uNzUiIGNsaXAtcnVsZT0iZXZlbm9kZCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:justin.rajkowski@librarieshawaii.org\">justin.rajkowski@librarieshawaii.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-235bf788 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Telephone: (808) 933-8890<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36dcd0f9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-accent-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a99518fa8a9d08bf9420d09f292f8221 wp-block-paragraph\">Posted: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2021-01-11T14:22:00-10:00\">2021 January 11<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-4-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-c20123689614b69b89f71f67aa5bcf71 wp-block-paragraph\">, Last Updated: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-08-14T22:01:44-10:00\">2025 August 14<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Location: 300 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720 Website Internship Description The intern will assist and shadow the supervising librarian with reference duties and work with the librarian on selection and weeding of materials. 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