University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Library and Information Science Program

Month: May 2017

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

    Location: 55-220 Kulanui St., Laie, HI, 96762

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    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 BYU-Hawaii Honor Code Dress & Grooming Standards 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.