University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Library and Information Science Program

Month: July 2016

  • LIS alumna Christin Lozano’s children’s book

    LIS alumna Christin Lozano’s children’s book

    christin_lozano_island-toesChristin Lozano, class of 2006, has authored a children’s book titled Island Toes. Christin is also an HSPLS librarian at Kaimuki Public Library. Congrats!

    From the publisher’s site:

    What kinds of experiences do toes have in the islands? What places do one’s toes take them? On an island, one can expect to see plenty of toes! What goes without saying, but seeing, is that there are many different types of toes. From snorkeling toes, to wheelchair toes, and even straps-in-between toes! Just how many other types can there be? Island Toes takes readers around the islands, where shoes are optional and toes have the freedom to explore.

  • Library Resource Center, Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies

    Location: 2645 Dole Street Honolulu, HI 96822

    Website

    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

    Keahiahi Long – Supervisor

    E-mail: keahiahi@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 956-0589

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  • Kurahara & Young Honored by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation

    Kurahara & Young Honored by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation

    scan0001Jane Kurahara and Betsy Young, LIS alumnae, who have been long-time volunteers of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i (JCCH) and former school librarians, received the prestigious Frank Haines Award presented by the Hawaii Historic Hawai‘i Foundation in recognition of their lifetime commitment to preserving Hawai‘i’s heritage. The award was presented on May 27, 2016, at the Pomaika‘i Ballroom at the Dole Cannery Square.

    In receiving the award, Kurahara and Young were commended for their nearly two decades of work to preserve the Honouliuli Internment and Prisoner of War Camp. Their efforts were capped in February 2015 when President Barack Obama designated the site as the Honouliuli National Monument, ensuring its future preservation. (more…)