Hawaiʻi Association of School Librarians Announces Malia Quiocho as the 2019 Scholarship Recipient

The Hawaiʻi Association of School Librarians (HASL) is pleased to award this year’s student scholarship to Malia Quiocho. Quiocho is a student in the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Library & Information Science program, completing her MLISc courses via its online platform.

Quiocho holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Master’s in Education from Chaminade University. Currently, she is the school librarian at Seabury Hall on Maui, succeeding Linda Lindsey who retired last year.

What drives her?
“Information access is a passion for me,” says Quiocho. “Working with other teachers to develop and collaborate with their instruction toward excellence in learning experiences, seeking innovation, and taking risks.”

A devoted educator, Quiocho comes highly recommended by her instructors and mentors in the library community. Please join us in congratulating her.