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Item All Together Now: Developing a Community of School Librarians(2018-11-17) Ramirez, CaitlinSchool librarians strive to be at the heart of their communities and build meaningful relationships with students, faculty, and parents. But when do they have the chance to work, share, grow, and learn with other librarians? It can get a little lonely sometimes. How can solo school librarians build community with other librarians to stay inspired, find support, and continuously improve their library programs and services? In this session, Windward District librarians share their answer to this question. Participants will learn the logistics and benefits of collaboration and be empowered to begin or deepen their own inter-school collaborative process.Item Creating community for survivors: How libraries can support and destigmatize sex trafficking survivors(2018-11-15) Collins, Suzie; Perez, CatHawaii's sex trafficking survivors are reaching out to nonprofits for help, but the few that exist could stand to have stronger support from our community. By fostering collaborative partnerships and encouraging community participation, libraries can help reduce the stigma around organizations that help young men and women escape and rehabilitate from an exploitative and abusive industry.Item Dystopian Futures: Murder, Genealogy/DNA Databases, Ethnicity and Privacy(2018-11-16) Stoker, StormAncestry databases are popular because you can trace your genetic background with at-home, mail-in DNA tests. This technology was used to catch the Golden State Killer, a forty-year-old cold case, using genetic markers to find distant relatives, then tracing his family tree to find him. The public is accustomed to criminal DNA databases but using a civilian non-criminal database for this purpose has alarmed some privacy advocates. Who owns your DNA? Since you share it with others, who can use it and for what purpose? What other uses could these DNA databases be put towards? For example, will Native American tribes require a DNA test before membership is granted? Could DNA testing be part of future scholarship applications? Privacy concerns may include debt collection and healthcare discrimination. Those who own the databases often have goals that go beyond simply earning money. Are these databases reliable? We may not have an answer to any of these controversial questions but exploring an ethos may become more important as advances continue.Item E 'imi i na Kumuwaiwai o ka 'aina : Seeking the sources of knowledge of the land(2018-11-16) Smith, Helen WongIn the 1990s Dr. George Kanahele successfully instituted "A Hawaiian sense of place," in visitor destinations i.e. Waikīkī which has been adopted throughout the state. Today, place-based learning is embraced in multiple disciplines and can be applied to all libraries serving diverse patrons. This presentation will provide you the tools and repositories, some of them obscure, to effectively discover the myriad of place-based knowledge about our islands. The various approaches to implement this and how this knowledge has influenced decision-making in Hawai'i nei will be shared. Former HLA and Association of Hawai’i Archivists President Helen Wong Smith will share these resources and examples based on 35+ years of working with and in Hawaiian collections authoring over 50 land-based reports including Cultural Impact Assessments for government review.Item Excluding Japanese American Readers in the Library of Hawaiʻi during the Territorial Era(2018-11-16) Asato, Noriko; Wertheimer, AndrewThe ALA code of ethics call for serving all people with equity. However, during much of Hawaiʻi's Territorial era (1900-1959), Japanese Americans were largely overlooked and underserved by the early Library of Hawaiʻi, which later became the state library system. This presentation, using a variety of archival sources, challenges librarians to recognize discrimination in our own library history. This parallels recent research on the desegregation of public libraries in the American South and decolonization in many libraries in the Pacific.Item Exploring Personal Connections in an Increasingly Digital Reading Environment(2018-11-16) Trimble, AmyIdentifying how a patron connects with resources is an essential aspect of librarianship. This session shares results of a phenomenological, qualitative study of student and faculty experience with reading in both the physical and digital realms of reading, and encourages active discussion on how to utilize these results in understanding patron needs. Results are based on analysis of personal, one-on-one interviews from community members of the University of Hawaii. The phenomenon of connection between readers and their reading sources is explored, resulting in six themes (Comprehension, Lost in Reading, Willingness to Adapt, Sentimentality, Social Interaction, and Space Matters). Important to note, touch and tangibility continue to play a significant part in the reading process, especially due to aspects of familiarity, accessibility and ownership. Although the research focuses on the academic library environment, the importance of reading crosses into all types of libraries and information organizations. This topic provides an avenue for discussion on patrons' reading practices based on phenomenological, local data and is applicable to anyone interested in how, why, and what people read.Item For All Time: Resources about America’s Native Peoples from the Smithsonian Institute Museum of the American Indian(2018-11-17) Louis, PatriciaThe history and culture of America’s native peoples is alive and thriving! But, you would not think so if you walked in most American classrooms or libraries. Here, much of the instruction and resources used are from secondary non-native sources and more often than not, relegates native peoples squarely to the past with little relevance to our present or our future. So, instead, come and see how our native cousins are thriving and working to revitalize the land to help create a sustainable future for all while maintaining their deep cultural beliefs. Learn how to locate and access some of the expert print and digital resources curated by SMAI staff, cultural and educational experts from across the country especially for teachers and librarians. Look at rubrics and other resources librarians can use when evaluating native materials and resources when doing collection development. Take a peek inside online inquiry units that address universal questions like “why does the food we eat matter or how do native Americans experience belonging?”. See how we can take these examples to create our own units focusing on the culture and people of Hawaii.Item From Idea to Action: pitching your idea and building a plan(2018-11-16) Aldrich, Stacey A.; Keller, Jarrid P.Do you ever have a great idea, but can't get buy in from your boss? Find yourself starting projects only to have them derailed or go into unplanned directions? Creating best practice and projects, requires us to be able to articulate value and be organized in our approach for programs and services that will benefit our communities. Join us for this interactive session where you'll learn strategies to get energy around your idea and then a simple method for creating a plan for success.Item Get a Group! An Interactive Discussion On How To Get A Grip While Moderating Book Groups & Programming with Books(2018-11-16) Hogan, Jessica; Davies-Smith, AlaynaLibrarians are always looking for fresh new ways to draw people in and provide community spaces for people to share information, learn and grow. Book clubs are a common way to encourage reading, bring people into the library, advance literacy and increase circulation. We'll share tips from what we've learned along the way, and encourage others to attend and share what works for them. Traditional book group models will be discussed, as well as passive programming with books, and inter-generational programming ideas. Session outcomes include understanding different models of book clubs, and collecting tips on how to get started with a book group, promote it, and keep it running successfully.Item Graphic Novels: Let's Hear From You!(2018-11-16) Campbell, Kelly; Chang, HillaryPublic libraries are an important part of our society and provide a sanctuary for all seeking knowledge and comfort. Graphic novels have become a rising trend within public libraries, however at times it can be difficult to place them. Check out this session about graphic novels by two librarians who are just crazy about them! Bring your questions, get opinions from Hillary and Kelly regarding the latest trends and how it can help your graphic novel collections succeed. We are gonna hear from you on your thoughts and questions and hopefully you leave satisfied and knowing how to work with this insanely popular literary medium.Item The Hawaii Library Consortium: Working Together to Understand and Meet the Resource Needs of Hawaii Libraries(2018-11-17) Bays, Brian; Garcia, Alphie; O'Brien, CheryleThe Hawaii Library Consortium (HLC) is a membership group of academic, public, school, and special libraries across Hawaii that serves to expand access of library resources through consortial purchasing. This session will provide attendees with a background to HLC and its Governing Board, an update on resources currently offered to membership, and goals for the future. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss ideas and concerns with HLC Board members.Item Home Away From Home: How Okinawan-Americans with Okinawan Ancestry Built a Bridge with Their Home Country(2018-11-17) Iwabuchi, SachikoAre you curious where your ancestors came from? How do you define who you are? Okinawans in Hawai‘i have their own association, and have a strong sense of identity as “Uchinanchu (Okinawans in Okinawan).” Every year the Okinawan Festival is held in Honolulu, which draws attendees from neighboring Hawaiian Islands and even from Okinawa. For the first generation of Okinawans, their goal was to make a better life in Hawai‘i as immigrants. The second generation of Okinawans were American by law, yet they had relatives back in Okinawa. Among those who were assimilated to Hawai‘i, Okinawa remained as their home away from home. In my presentation, I would like to explain how I as an academic librarian became involved in the collaboration with a local Okinawan community’s genealogical society and a public library in Okinawa to streamline the process of accepting genealogy search requests and dividing the requests to best serve our patrons. My experience can be shared and modified by other ethnic groups to explore a collaboration among academic, public, and community services.Item If Transcription Discs Could Talk (Forever): Assessment of the James Cathro Collection of Hawaiian Music Transcription Discs at Sinclair Library(2018-11-17) Brown, Laila; Hioki, KazukoIn mid-2018, Laila Brown and Kazuko Hioki conducted an in-depth collection survey at UHM’s Sinclair Library focused on transcription discs in the James Cathro Collection of the Hawaiian Music Archive. Using the free and innovative online Preservation Self-Assessment Survey (PSAP) (https://psap.library.illinois.edu/about) made available by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, we surveyed a total of 268 transcription discs, the most volatile materials in the collection, and thus the most urgently in need of preservation. Our survey results allowed us to identify specific preservation concerns and priorities for the collection. Through the narrative of our survey experience, we aim to share practical library assessment tools and knowledge. PSAP democratizes library assessment by empowering LIS professionals, who might otherwise be constrained by limits in time or expertise, to conduct thorough assessments of an array of material types. The online format of the survey also translates into greater standardization of assessment terminology and procedures, enabling LIS professionals to better situate the data they collect within a greater body of knowledge.Item Is HSPLS Doing Enough for Its LGBTQ+ patrons?(2018-11-16) Ebisu, CheriIn a 2013 study conducted by the Williams Institute of UCLA School of Law, Hawaii was identified as the state with the second highest percentage of LGBT adults in the nation, at 5.1%. In light of this data, an exploration of the current state of LGBTQ+ programming and resources in HSPLS libraries was undertaken to shed light on the strength and weaknesses of such services. This poster presents those results and recommendations for the future.Item K-Popping: An Introduction to Korean Popular Music Albums(2018-11-17) Fuchikami, JenniferThe Hallyu or "Korean Wave" may be a familiar term, but with more interest in K-Pop due to international spotlights such as the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics or BTS’ recent success on US music charts, award shows, and radio play, you might be interested in adding K-Pop albums to your music collections. But what if you don’t know where to start? Learn more about the history of K-Pop, its many genres, common traits, popular groups, special considerations and unique elements to be aware of for collection development and processing these albums for your library! Q&A to follow. Leave with a better awareness of K-Pop and ideas for promoting this catchy music –there’s so much more than "Gangnam Style!" Recommended for public librarians and those interested in adding Korean music albums to their collections.Item Medical Libraries and Librarians of Hawaii: A Landscape of Value for Health Care(2018-11-16) Trafford, Mabel A.; Anderson, Kristen L.Medical librarians occupy a place in Hawaii’s health care community. It was well-defined until electronic books and journals appeared. When the National Library of Medicine made the Medline database available to everyone for free, with the program Grateful Med, many in our profession thought it signaled the end for medical librarians. However, as some doors closed, others opened. Doctors and nurses do their own searches. There are many sources of medical information now, instantly available via mobile apps. Medical librarians select the most useful sources of information, make sure the latest download information is available, keep up with URLs that seem to change weekly, make sure license fees are paid, teach health care providers about the best resources to use to find the information necessary for patient care, research, and publication. We are using return on investment (ROI) algorithms to show that we return value for dollars spent on medical library staff and resources. Our services affect patient care decisions and contribute to the effectiveness of students and clinicians in their search for information.Item A Minimally-Technical Introduction to Producing Accessible Online Content(2018-11-17) Toyama, RalphHaving inaccessible content on your library's website is not only a disservice to patrons with disabilities, but it can jeopardize your autonomy to manage your own website. Tools like Microsoft Word and LibGuides have accessibility features, but still require judgement and awareness on the part of content creators for best results. This session will give an overview of basic accessibility principles, and will demonstrate creating accessible Word and PDF documents. Basic web authoring concepts and accessibility techniques will be explained.Item Nānā I Ke Kumu (Look to the Source)(2018-11-16) Meyer, Keikilani; Reyes, Kuʻuleilani; Alau, Maile; Montague, Rae-AnneDuring the past two years, we have worked with hundreds of educators and students from around the islands and beyond to promote literacy, develop skills to enable access and retrieval of culturally-relevant information in support of educational and personal goals, and increase understanding of Hawaiian knowledge systems and material available in databases (e.g. Ulukau, Papakilo, Kīpuka, Avakonohiki, Hula Preservation Society, ‘Ulu‘Ulu, and Huapala). Participants in this session will have opportunities to experience content from these sessions to support curriculum planning, genealogy research, language study, and other academic areas. We will also share a summary of the project, which was generously supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For additional information, please see: http://hawaiimaoli.org/hawaiiandatabasesItem New LIS Book Club Fosters Critical Librarianship(2018-11-16) Shaindlin, Valerie Brett; Brown, Laila; Vega, HolidayThis year, the Progressive Librarians Guild Student Chapter and UHM LIS Diversity Council partnered to launch a joint book club. Alternating between fiction and nonfiction, the book club intends to foster the entire UHM LIS community through reading, while also encouraging open, critical, and honest dialogue addressing important but difficult social issues related to librarianship. Through collaborative exploration of textual content, book club members create deeper, more meaningful connections between progressivism, diversity, and critical librarianship. The book club reads a new book every other month, and the reading list so far has included Blind Spot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald; Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Feminist Pedagogy for Library Instruction *by Maria T. Accardi; *The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas; and Haoles in Hawaii by Judy Rohrer.Item “Other Duties as Assigned”: Embracing, Empowering, and Redefining the Job Description(2018-11-16) Engle, CynthiaNo matter the job title, there are at least three common practices among librarians, archivists, and curators: information control, access, and preservation. As a collection steward we strive to create an inclusive and relevant site within the community, while advocating and preserving its resources and the job position. However the job can be tasked with responsibilities outside its original scope. Other duties as assigned justify work that may seem relatable, but ends up derailing even the best of plans. For instance, what does raking leaves, plucking mango, making lei, and brewing coffee have in common with an information professional and a cultural heritage site? Learn how these mundane actions led to opportunities for program development, community engagement, stakeholder buy-in, and implementation of augmented reality in the newly completed renovations and design of the second floor parlors of Washington Place. We will explore how to empower yourself, your institute, and your community.