Drs. Asato and Wertheimer’s recent peer-reviewed publication, “Library Exclusion and the Rise of Japanese Bookstores in Prewar Honolulu” (International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion – IJIDI, Spring 2019 issue, volume 3, issue 1), was voted by the journal’s editorial board for the 2019 IJIDI Outstanding Paper Award in the category of “Research Articles.”
Referees cited strengths of Asato and Wertheimer’s article in the areas of methodology, transformative promise of the topic for ongoing research, and a readable and accessible writing style. In turn, Asato and Wertheimer’s paper has been nominated for the 2019 ALA Jesse Shera Distinguished Published Research award.
A hearty congratulations to Dr. Noriko Asato and Dr. Andrew Wertheimer for such a deserving award!
The processing intern will have the opportunity to perform duties that focus on arrangement and description of archival materials, specifically: processing materials, creating finding aids using ArchivesSpace (archival data management system), and assessing collections.
Library/Collection Description
The University Archives & Manuscripts Department manages archival collections including the University Archives and various manuscript collections such as the Congressional Papers Collection, Hawai’i War Records Depository, Japanese American Veterans Collection, and more. The collections document the people, history, culture, and politics of Hawai’i. These collections support scholarly research, teaching and public awareness, as well as promote an understanding of Hawai’i’s rich multicultural heritage.
Required Qualifications
LIS 651 Archival Arrangement & Description (which itself has a prerequisite of LIS 654 Archival Ethics & Professions).
Desired Qualifications
Good organizational and computer skills. Experience or knowledge of preservation issues of historical material. Willingness to pursue research to develop knowledge about the collection(s).
Weekly Schedule
Hours are flexible; 10-12 hours per week to be scheduled between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (150 hours total). Minimum of two hours per session.
Goals and Outcomes
The overall goal is to gain hands-on experience working in an archival repository. Specific goal(s) will be established in discussion with the supervisor(s).
Evaluation Methods
Ongoing informal feedback throughout the semester.
Evaluation Schedule
The LIS 690 Evaluation Form will be completed by the supervising librarian at the end of the semester.
Contact Information
Leilani Dawson (Manuscript Collections Archivist), Dawn Sueoka (Congressional Papers Archivist), or Helen Wong Smith (Archivist for University Records) – Supervisor
Depending on the needs of the intern and the department, general interns will have the opportunity to perform duties that may include, but are not limited to: processing materials and creating finding aids using ArchivesSpace; creating outreach materials such as blog posts, LibGuides, and exhibits; providing reference services; or other specialized projects relating to management of archival collections.
Library/Collection Description
The University Archives & Manuscript Department manages archival collections including the University Archives and various manuscript collections such as the Congressional Papers Collection, Hawai’i War Records Depository, Japanese American Veterans Collection and more. The collections document the people, history, culture, and politics of Hawai’i. These collections support scholarly research, teaching and public awareness, as well as promote an understanding of Hawai’i’s rich multicultural heritage.
Required Qualifications
LIS 651 Archival Arrangement & Description (which itself has a prerequisite of LIS 654 Archival Ethics & Professions) and LIS 658 Archival & Special Collections Management.
Desired Qualifications
Good organizational and computer skills. Experience or knowledge of preservation issues of historical material. Willingness to pursue research to develop knowledge about the collection(s).
Weekly Schedule
Hours are flexible: 10-12 hours per week to be scheduled between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (150 hours total). Minimum of two hours per session.
Goals and Outcomes
The overall goal is to gain hands-on experience working in an archival repository. Specific goal(s) will be established in discussion with the supervisor(s).
Evaluation Methods
The LIS 690 Evaluation Form will be completed by the supervising librarian at the end of the semester.
Evaluation Schedule
The LIS 690 Evaluation Form will be completed by the supervising librarian at the end of the semester.
Contact Information
Leilani Dawson (Manuscript Collections Archivist), Dawn Sueoka (Congressional Papers Archivist),or Helen Wong Smith (Archivist for University Records) – Supervisor
Interns will process at least one small collection from our photo archives in its entirety. Tasks related to this project include arranging and describing the collection following archival standards, basic preservation of archival materials, and creation of a location/finding aid. The intern will also digitize and create metadata for at least one collection in the Corporate Library asset management system. Tasks related to this project include the creation of metadata following national standards and digitizing materials.
Library/Collection Description
The Hawaiian Electric Company Corporate Library is a small special library that supports the entire company with an emphasis on Engineering and the Corporate Archives. The Corporate Archives helps to tell and preserve the history of the company. The internship will focus on the photo collection from the archives.
Required Qualifications
LIS 601 and LIS 605
Desired Qualifications
Service, detail, and goal-oriented. Dependable, mature, flexible. Good organizational and time management skills. Excellent oral and written communicator. Self-starter and creative problem solver. Collaborative and team-focused, but also able to work independently. Knowledge of traditional Office software (Word, Excel, Sharepoint) and manual and digital filing systems. Basic knowledge of archival preservation, database, and records management, and on-demand digitization. Experience with photo and slide scanning/cataloging is a plus. Interest in archive/library/collection management.
Weekly Schedule
Anytime on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9am-4pm.
Goals and Outcomes
The Corporate Library Intern will gain hands-on experience in the following: archival processing, creating a cohesive and accurate location/finding aid using archival standards, handling rare and delicate materials, technical aspects of digitizing archival records, project management, and the ongoing functions of an archival repository.
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
A formal evaluation will be provided at the end of the semester.
The intern will be given the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in a variety of areas that are essential to academic librarianship. Special projects may include assisting with library instruction, open educational resource training and promotion, reference services, and archival duties. Efforts will be made to tailor special projects to the unique interests of the intern.
Library/Collection Description
The James & Abigail Campbell Library, in supporting the mission of the University of Hawaiʻi at West Oahu, is committed to providing excellent, user-centered service in meeting the informational needs of students, faculty and staff. Using innovative technologies, our librarians develop, organize, preserve and deliver scholarly print and electronic resources and instruction that empower students to become engaged, life-long learners. Through our services, collections, teaching and outreach, the library honors and supports diverse learning styles, perspectives and interests intrinsic to a liberal arts education.
Required Qualifications
LIS 601 Introduction to Reference & Information Services
LIS 610 Foundations of Information Professions
Desired Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who works well with others and needs minimal supervision
Detail-oriented
Interest in gaining experience in academic librarianship at a four-year university
Weekly Schedule
Flexible. 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Minimum of two hours per session.
Goals and Outcomes
Familiarity with the wide range of skills expected of academic librarians
Introduction to and experience with teaching information literacy concepts (via in-person instruction or online tutorials)
Ability to effectively create multimedia resources
Evaluation Methods
Verbal and written feedback will be provided to the intern on an ongoing basis, including during scheduled monthly meetings. The standard LIS 690 evaluation form will be completed at the end of the internship.
Evaluation Schedule
Monthly update meetings between the student and the supervisor will occur during the course of the internship. Formal evaluation, using the LIS 690 evaluation form, will be submitted at the end of the semester.
