University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Library and Information Science Program

Month: August 2016

  • Hawaiian and Pacific Reference Services, Hamilton Library

    Location: 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI, 96822

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    Internship Description

    Participating in the reference service offered in the Hawaiian and Pacific Collections Department. This work consists largely of answering questions from students, faculty, visiting researchers and community members relating to Hawaiian and Pacific Islands topics. Reference desk time would be approximately 8 hours per week, with the remaining two hours used for follow-up and/or assistance with our ever-growing email reference, special projects such as preparing guides or creating exhibits, and other areas as time permits.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Hawaiian and Pacific Collections Department houses the Hawaiian Collection and the Pacific Collection. Intern will be working largely with Hawaiian and Pacific reference sources: bibliographies, dictionaries, handbooks, etc. and web sites of relevance to our area focus. Special projects may be included.

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • LIS 687 Hawaiian Studies Information Resources
    • LIS 688 Pacific Islands Information Resources
    • Strong interest in reference work
    • A desire to expand knowledge of print and electronic resources for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies

    Weekly Schedule

    Hours will be arranged around intern’s schedule, but will fall between Mon-Fri 10-5.

    Goals and Outcomes

    This position will allow the graduate student to expand her/his knowledge of print and electronic reference sources for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies. We will provide intensive training and the opportunity to serve at a reference desk known for high quality of service.

    Evaluation Methods

    The coordinator will arrange for on-the-job training with our specialists and will evaluate progress at timely intervals. Evaluation will be based on the coordinator’s observations and her discussions with department librarians who have worked with the intern(s). Evaluation will be prepared in writing and discussed in person with the intern(s).

    Evaluation Schedule

    Initially intern will serve with a Hawaiian and Pacific Collections Department librarian and after training and desk experience will “solo” at our reference desk. At a minimum, evaluation will occur after the first month, mid-semester and at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Dore Minatodani – Supervisor

    E-mail: dorem@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 956-2852

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  • CLEAR (Labor Archives), University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu

    Location: 91-1001 Farrington Hwy., Kapolei, HI, 96707

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    Internship Description

    The intern will have the opportunity to perform archival duties that may include, but are not limited to: creating inventories of collections, creating an arrangement methodology, and using software to create finding aids. Interns may also work on developing digital resources, adding content to CLEAR hosted web pages, writing guides for electronic resources relating to the collection.

    Library/Collection Description

    CLEAR is the Center for Labor Education & Research at UHWO since 1996, formerly at UH Mānoa. The By state statute (§304A-1601) CLEAR maintains this Archive to provide labor-related education to the public. The archive contains historical records of the labor movement in Hawai‘i, to the students at UHWO and to the public by request. The collection consists mainly of books records on paper and other media, from the early Nineteenth century to the present, including newspapers, photographs, artwork, union artifacts, and reference collection.

    Required Qualifications

    • Interest in labor history or labor law of Hawai‘i, activism and civil rights
    • Skills in oral and written communication
    • Good organizational and computer skills

    Desired Qualifications

    Experience or knowledge of the cataloguing & preservation of historical material; willingness to pursue research & develop knowledge about the collection(s); ability to work with dirty and dusty items and lift 30lb boxes on occasion.

    Weekly Schedule

    To be negotiated. Between 10am and 6pm. Typically 10 hours a week, for a total of 150 hours to be completed by the end of the semester. Minimum 2 hours per session.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Application of learning to real-life needs in a special library setting, to improve library services through concrete projects
    • To gain experience handling & cataloguing archive collections
    • Experience with a special library: student will begin to understand the focus of a special library

    Evaluation Methods

    Monthly update meetings between the student and supervisor will occur during the course of the internship.

    Evaluation Schedule

    One midterm evaluation halfway through the semester and one final evaluation at the end of the semester will be performed.

    Contact Information

    Alphie Garcia – Supervisor

    E-mail: alphie@hawaii.edu

    Telephone: (808) 689-2708

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  • ʻĀina Haina Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

    Location: 5246 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI, 96821

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    Internship Description

    We can offer a wide range of public library services, including the following: children’s storytelling, reader’s advisory, collection development, reference services, use of the Horizon library automation system, program planning and execution, and participation in staff meetings. The internship may also include special projects as agreed upon by the supervising librarian and the intern.

    Library/Collection Description

    We are a medium-sized suburban library. The facility opened in October 1962 and is adjacent to the ʻĀina Haina Shopping Center. We are located close to several schools and serve a large retired population. Consequently, the collection of over 58,000 items focuses on children and popular reading.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Good oral and written skills
    • Ability to work with the public

    Weekly Schedule

    We are open Tuesday 12-7pm; Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 9am-4pm; Friday 11am-4pm; Sunday, Monday Closed.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Broad exposure to the public library environment, encompassing both youth and adult services.
    • Exposure to the functioning of the statewide library system, including intralibrary loans and materials selection/purchasing.
    • Working knowledge of Horizon functions.
    • Overall knowledge of the role each staff member plays in daily operation of the library.

    Evaluation Methods

    At the start of the internship, the intern and supervisor will meet to determine specific evaluative criteria.

    Evaluation Schedule

    The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 Evaluation Form at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Holly Kwok – Supervisor

    E-mail: holly.kwok@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 377-2456

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  • Honokaʻa Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

    Location: 45-3380 Mamane St. #3, Honokaa, HI, 96727

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    Internship Description

    • Library Basics & Maintenance (i.e. shelving, item inspection, training, etc.) 20%,
    • Collection Development 10%,
    • Research & Analysis (i.e. researching other libraries programs or finding out about other institutions in the community) 20%,
    • Outreach/Implementation (i.e. drafting ideas, posting flyers, executing ideas, program shadowing, etc.) 40%,
    • Other 10%

    Library/Collection Description

    Honokaʻa Public Library is a small public library serving the Honokaʻa and Paʻauilo communities as the local Hawaiʻi State Public Library System branch. Our historic plantation style building houses about 20,000 items including books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs as well as a selection of archival materials.

    Required Qualifications

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    • Ability to work with a variety of people
    • Effective communication skills
    • Ability to work independently (given guidelines)
    • Basic knowledge of library services
    • Willingness to learn

    Weekly Schedule

    The weekly schedule must fall within the operating hours of Honokaʻa Public Library: Monday and Thursday: 11:00am-7:00pm (closed for lunch from 2:00-3:00), Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm (closed for lunch from 12:00-1:00), and Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm. Regular hours are expected.

    Goals and Outcomes

    • Learn and apply library policies and procedures
    • Apply statistic-based analysis and branch Collection Development Policy to one or more of the library collections
    • With guidance, research, shadow and assess information services for specific users and communities
    • Conduct searches using the library databases

    Evaluation Methods

    At the start of the internship, the intern and supervisor will create specific goals and timelines for the semester. Throughout the semester, the intern and supervisor will meet weekly to verbally evaluate his/her progress. At the end of the semester, successful completion of the internship will be determined by met and unmet goals and intern’s and supervisor’s evaluation of work.

    Evaluation Schedule

    Weekly (verbal) with an end of semester review (written).

    Contact Information

    Chezlani Casar – Supervisor

    E-mail: chezlani.casar@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 775-8881

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  • Kapolei Public Library, Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

    Location: 1020 Manawai St., Kapolei, HI, 96707

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    Internship Description

    This internship will provide the opportunity to observe and participate in collection management, reference, programming and other aspects of operations in a large public library. The applicant will be able to work at 4 different reference desks, Adult Nonfiction; Adult Fiction, Audio Visual and Hawaiiana; Young Adult and Children’s.

    Library/Collection Description

    Kapolei Public Library is the newest and second largest of the 51 libraries in the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System. The Library’s collection, which is now approximately up to 125,000 items, will grow considerably over the next year. We have a full time staff of 24, and emphasize providing quality programming and public service in a friendly, yet professional, environment.

    Required Qualifications

    Completed or concurrent enrollment in:

    • LIS 601 Introduction to Reference and Information Services
    • LIS 610 Foundations of the Information Profession

    Desired Qualifications

    • Willingness to learn the principles and practices of professional librarianship, with an emphasis on reference and collection management.
    • Reliable self-starter who is able to work with minimum supervision
    • Good verbal and written communication skills

    Weekly Schedule

    Flexible; the Library is open 6 days and two evenings (Tues., Wed.) a week. 10 hours a week, for 15 weeks, totaling 150 hours.

    Goals and Outcomes

    This is a unique opportunity to learn important aspects of professional librarianship in a large public library. Reference, collection management and programming skills will be learned in a hands-on situation.

    Evaluation Methods

    Periodic formal and informal evaluations and discussions.

    Evaluation Schedule

    The supervising librarian will complete the LIS 690 Evaluation Form at the end of the semester.

    Contact Information

    Justin Maga – Supervisor

    E-mail: justin.maga@librarieshawaii.org

    Telephone: (808) 693-7050

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  • Asato joins editorial advisory board of De Gruyter’s Open book series

    Asato joins editorial advisory board of De Gruyter’s Open book series

    NA_DeGruyter2016_featuredDr. Noriko Asato joined the editorial advisory board of De Gruyter’s Open book series, Library & Information Science, Media Studies. De Gruyter has a history of over 260 years of publishing scholarship. De Gruyter Open offers unrestricted access to high quality, innovative and peer-reviewed research to general readers and scholars through open access publications. Registered users can access such e-Books as Indigenous Notions of Ownership and Libraries, Archives and Museums (2016) ed. by Camille Callison, Loriene Roy, and Gretchen Alice LeCheminant, free of charge.

    This May, Dr. Asato also received the Sarah K. Vann Award from the UHM Chapter of the American Library Association for her work to promote intellectual freedom and international librarianship.