University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Library and Information Science Program

Month: April 2019

  • Cheri Ebisu named LIS Program Coordinator

    Cheri Ebisu named LIS Program Coordinator

    We are very happy to announce that LIS alumna Cheri Ebisu will begin as LIS Program Coordinator May 1, 2019, and in lieu of a formal press conference :), she was kind enough to respond to a few questions:

    How did you discover the LIS Program initially?
    I am sure Google was involved initially, but Christian was probably my real introduction to the program. I scheduled a meeting with him and we talked about classes and tracks and puppets.
    What made you want to apply for the Program Coordinator position?
    I applied for this position because I wanted to help ease the transition after Christian’s departure and because I think I can provide a new perspective and new ideas to increase student enrollment and job recruitment. The LIS program is a very special program and if I can stick around it for as long as I can, I will.
    What do you actually do in this position — and what would you like to do?
    So far the job is 50% herding cats and 50% documentation. Some of what I would like to do is upping the program’s PR game, helping students get more practical experience throughout their time in the program, and just making sure we all survive day-to-day.
    Any advice for new and continuing students?
    Ask questions. Get feedback. Communicate with your classmates, faculty, and me. You’re not alone and two people solving a problem is often better than one.
    Tell us something about yourself not many people know.
    Despite my well-known fear of large rabbits, one of my top three favorite books is Watership Down by Richard Adams.
    The office decor. Why?
    Christian and I both talked a lot about transitioning former classmate and faculty perceptions of me as a very recent former student. He told me to make the desk space my own, but now that I’m settled I think a more unifying design to reflect the program itself would help. I also have grand designs for the office, commons, and Diner, so, in the end, Christian has really created a monster. But one with good intentions.

    Welcome and congratulations Cheri!

  • Diane Mokuau Receives HSTA Award

    Diane Mokuau Receives HSTA Award

    Diane Mokuau, librarian at Molokai High and Intermediate, received the 2019 S.T.A.C.Y. Award for Teaching Excellence from the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA). She is a 1998 alumna of the LIS program. The S.T.A.C.Y. Award for Teaching Excellence was established to celebrate the outstanding work of the late Stacy Nishina, a public school teacher, longtime HSTA staff member and supporter of all HSTA state candidates for the NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence. The award was announced on April 13 at the HSTA’s state convention at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. With this award, Diane becomes HSTA’s nominee for the NEA Foundation’s 2020 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence and NEA Member Benefits Award.

    Diane has lived on Molokai for nearly 30 years and, according to HSTA Vice President Osa Tui Jr., she has been instrumental in shaping the island’s learning environment. A national board-certified teacher as well as librarian, Diane has been at Molokai High for 15 years and has earned an impressive reputation as an unwavering advocate for her community and for educators statewide. In introducing Diane, Tui said:

    With her skills honed over the years, Diane has put her organizing into action for her community. She also advocates for non-classroom teachers and rural school faculties and the challenges faced by both of those constituencies. She has worked hard to ensure that her library is well utilized, often operating at maximum capacity. Her acquisitions over the years of various technology and customized resources help to ensure that student literacy is improved and sustained and can target all levels of students throughout her school.

    Among her achievements: Diane jointly wrote a five-year, $1 million grant to develop the Molokai LIVE 21st Century Community Learning Center that provides homework assistance and enrichment activities for middle and high school students. She also serves as secretary of the HSTA’s Molokai chapter. In 2016, the Hawaii Association of School Librarians recognized Diane with the Golden Key Award for her outstanding work in school libraries.

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

    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.

  • Legislative Reference Bureau Library, Hawaiʻi Legislature ▶️

    Location: State Capitol, Room 005, 415 South Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813

    Internship Description

    Assisting with updating migrated bibliographic records to full MARC cataloging using AACR2. Introduction to reference and information resources.

    Library/Collection Description

    The Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) is a non-partisan legislative service agency that provides a wide variety of services to Hawaiʻi legislators, legislative staff, other government agencies and members of the public. LRB Library is a specialized legislative library, its primary purpose is to provide research, reference and information services to the Legislature and legislative staff. It is a repository of state legislative documents.

    Required Qualifications

    LIS 601: Introduction to Reference & Information Services

    Desired Qualifications

    LIS 605: Metadata Creation for Information Organization

    Weekly Schedule

    We are flexible to accommodate work between the hours of 7:45-4:30 Monday-Friday.

    Goals and Outcomes

    Practical knowledge of MARC cataloging; use of Library of Congress Subject Headings; learn use of open-source Integrated Library system – Koha; learn the legislative process and the information resources available.

    Evaluation Methods

    Interns will be supervised by a librarian and be expected to progress in knowledge and skills throughout the semester. Evaluations will be based on factors such as reliability, ability to communicate effectively, ability to follow through on assignments, and professional attitude.

    Evaluation Schedule

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

    Contact Information

    Karen Mau – Supervisor

    E-mail: mau@capitol.hawaii.gov

    Telephone: (808) 587-0690

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