University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Library and Information Science Program

Month: October 2021

  • Edwin H. Mookini Library, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

    Location: 200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo, HI, 96720

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    Internship Description

    Work in a general academic library requires a wide variety of skills. The intern may receive hands-on training and practical experience in one or more areas of librarianship, e.g., administration, reference service, access services, technical services, collection development, archives, special collections, etc. Internships can be customized depending on the interests of the intern and the goals of the library.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Edwin H. Mookini Library, completed in 1981, serves as the general academic library for both UH Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College. Available to students are approximately 230,000 bound volumes, 126,000 e-books, 50,000 online periodicals, and 125 databases as well as streaming video, 10,000 A/V items and numerous government documents.

    Required Qualifications

    • Specific requirements depend upon the area of internship interest and may include such courses as LIS 601, LIS 605, etc.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Excellent communication skills
    • Experience with MS Word and Excel
    • Familiarity with searching online databases
    • Ability to work as a team player
    • Flexible schedule

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible, depending on the circumstances. Generally Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours may be necessary for reference and access services internships.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Familiarity with a wide range of skills expected of professional academic librarians in one or more areas of practice. Realistic goal setting and work prioritization. Increased confidence in applying principles of librarianship and handling daily duties of a public service or technical service academic professional.

    Evaluation Methods

    Intern will be trained by one or more librarians. A letter of assignment will list duties for the semester with expected deadlines. Weekly meetings with supervisor will monitor progress. Interns will be evaluated on completion of duties, reliability, ability to communicate effectively, ability to follow through on assignments, professional attitude, and problem solving.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Verbal feedback will be provided on a weekly basis. Intern will be responsible for providing supervisor with weekly reports. A formal written evaluation will be provided at the end of the semeste

    Contact Information

    Brian Bays – Supervisor

    E-mail: bbays@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 932-7310

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  • Hula Preservation Society Archive, Hula Preservation Society ▶️

    Location: 46-022 Alaloa St., Kaneohe, HI 96744

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    Internship Description

    Students will have the opportunity to learn about and apply real-world experience in various LIS-related subjects to help develop their professional skill sets. Including assisting/participating in:

    • Implementation of recommendations from a formal Archive Preservation Assessment
      • Create & install storage areas and maximize the Archive storage capacity
      • Unify select material formats, labeling & tracking
    • Environmental maintenance & enhancement of the Archives’ climate-controlled space
    • Training sessions with a Conservator to create specialty housing for objects in the HPS Archive & documenting those procedures
    • Inventorying cultural heritage materials
    • Support work for digital projects such as digitization, cataloging, and online sharing.

    Library/Collection Description

    HPS was established in 2000 under the guidance and inspiration of Auntie Nona Beamer. Our Native Hawaiian non-profit is dedicated preserving and sharing the voices of community elders who have devoted their lives to the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture through Hula. Our core work in video oral histories led to the establishment of the HPS Archive in 2013, which houses tangible items gifted from the personal collections of elders.

    The organization continues to do oral history work, with a current focus on digital sharing of materials and educational outreach. HPS’s collections include a wide variety of formats such as moving and still images, paper and manuscripts, implements, costumes, books, and more. Topics are of a wide range reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Hawaiʻi as experienced by kūpuna through the shared lens of Hula.

    Required Qualifications

    None. Students will receive on-site training with supplemental training from online webinars and learning sources.

    Desired Qualifications

    The nature of HPS’s work is centered in the digital realm. Students interested in interning must have experience in digital technology use, basic knowledge in common software (such as Microsoft Excel and Word), and have some education/background in Hawaiian culture.

    Weekly Schedule

    Hours of operation:
    Monday-Thursday (9:00am-4:00pm)
    Friday (9:00am-1:00pm)

    *Students’ weekly schedules will be determined at time of internship

    Goals and Outcomes

    Students will:

    • Gain exposure to Native Hawaiian collections and knowledge and basic field experience in a variety of archival preservation areas
    • Be exposed to creative systems and approaches for sharing materials from an indigenous repository
    • Be introduced to the tribal archives, libraries, and museums communities
    • Complete their internship hours to qualify for course credit
    • Feel inspired and empowered to continue their learning and progression in the LAM (Library, Arc

    Evaluation Methods

    Student interns will be given a survey in the beginning and end of the internship with questions pertaining to their work and self-evaluation. Weekly check-ins with the Supervising Librarian and staff will gauge students’ progress and address concerns.

    Evaluation Schedule

    A survey will be given in the beginning and end of the internship. Weekly check-ins will also be conducted.

    Contact Information

    Jeanne Drewes – Supervisor

    E-mail: archivehps@gmail.com

    Telephone: (808) 247-9440

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  • It Matters Who Does This Work: An Interview with Dr. Tonia Sutherland

    It Matters Who Does This Work: An Interview with Dr. Tonia Sutherland

    Sophia Ziegler of Louisiana State University recently interviewed LIS Assistant Professor Tonia Sutherland for the Journal of Critical Digital Librarianship:

    In this interview, recorded September 14, 2021, Sophia Ziegler talks to Tonia Sutherland about her work in critical digital librarianship, focusing specifically on her presentation during the LDL as Data Speaker Series in late 2019, as well as the new project, “Premised on Care: Redescription as Restorative Justice in American Archives.” Ziegler and Sutherland also discuss the role of LIS education in creating a profession that is more prepared for the to describe content in a way that honors everyone’s heritage.

    Read the full interview here.

  • Edwin H. Mookini Library, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo (Online Internship/Online Instruction)

    Location: 200 W. Kawili St., Hilo, HI 96720 (Online Internship/Online Instruction)

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    Internship Description

    This internship will provide an LIS student with training and experience with various online instruction duties and projects. These may include synchronous online workshop sessions for core undergraduate courses as well as the creation of tutorials, infographics, guides, games, or other online instructional materials and assessments designed around the ACRL Information Literacy Framework. The internship may be customized depending on the interests of the intern and goals of the library.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Edwin H. Mookini Library, completed in 1981, serves as the general academic library for both UH Hilo and Hawai‘i Community College. These two campuses together offer a variety of academic programs from the associate to doctoral level.

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    LIS 686 Information Literacy & Learning Resources

    Or significant interest in academic librarianship and information literacy.

    Weekly Schedule

    Approximately 10 hours per week. Specific schedule to be determined jointly by the intern and the supervising librarian.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Experience with teaching information literacy concepts via online workshops and tutorials. Ability to effectively create multimedia resources. 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

    Interns will be expected to demonstrate progressive knowledge and skill over the course of the semester. Evaluation areas include: willingness to learn, reliability, ability to complete tasks and assignments in an efficient and timely manner, ability to communicate effectively, ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner.

    Evaluation Schedule

    A letter of assignment will list duties for the semester with expected deadlines. Regular reports and discussions with the supervising librarian are expected. Verbal and written feedback will be provided to the intern on an ongoing basis, including during scheduled meetings via Zoom. At the end of the semester, the intern will be evaluated using the LIS 690 evaluation form.

    Contact Information

    Brian Bays – Supervisor

    E-mail: bbays@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 932-7310

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  • LIS Adjunct Faculty Stasha Gardasevic receives Dan J. Wedemeyer Excellence in Teaching Award

    LIS Adjunct Faculty Stasha Gardasevic receives Dan J. Wedemeyer Excellence in Teaching Award

    Congratulations to CIS Doctoral Candidate & LIS Adjunct Faculty Stanislava (Stasha) Gardasevic, this year’s recipient of the Dan J. Wedemeyer Excellence in Teaching Award administered by Graduate Division!

    This award honors a doctoral student who has demonstrated outstanding teaching skill and concern for student learning. The award is named in honor of the late Emeritus Professor Dan J. Wedemeyer, who served as a mentor and model for excellence in teaching for hundreds of graduate students over the course of his career in the School of Communications and the Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Communication and Information Sciences. [Link]

    Stasha offers LIS 672 Technology for Libraries & Information Centers and 676 Creating Digital Libraries, as well as occasional electives such as LIS 693 International Librarianship, every year. She is a valuable adjunct faculty and a great supporter to the LIS Program. Congratulations again, Stasha!