2014 HLA Conference
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Item The Role of Libraries in a Disaster-Ready Community(2014-12-06) Toyama, RalphIn October 2013, I attended the annual Hawai‘i Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Workshop on an invitation extended to HLA. A major theme of the workshop was the building of resilience within the community, by reaching out to businesses, institutions, and organizations without a traditional disaster response role and bringing them into the planning process. Please join me in a discussion of how libraries can help their communities before, during, and after a disaster.Item When Libraries, Publishers, and Consortium Collaborate: The Occam’s Reader Project(2014-12-05) Chow, Naomi; Moulton, MitchThe Occam’s Reader Project demonstrates positive collaboration between libraries, publisher, and consortium to open a new path for eBook interlibrary loan. In addition to background on the project and the roles of Texas Tech University, the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, the Greater Western Library Alliance and Springer Science+Business Media, Naomi Chow of University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and Mitch Moulton of Springer will speak to the results and benefits of this partnership. The project shows the power of working together to ensure the continued ability to share resources, regardless of format, through open dialogue and thoughtful application of technology.Item What Catalogers Can Do for Your Library: Advocacy for Catalogers’ Skills and Knowledge(2014-12-06) Shiba, AsakoCatalogers’ role in libraries has been to provide access to library resources by creating catalog records. However, an increasing number of catalogers work outside the realm of catalog records creation in recent years. Targeted for both catalogers and non-catalogers, the presentation first explores how the skills and knowledge catalogers possess can be instrumental in the operations of a variety of library services and initiatives that have evolved recently. Then it provides insight into advocating the value of catalogers in a library, along with a case study of the efforts undertaken by the Cataloging Department of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library.Item Wrangle the Tech, Organize Your Life: Online Tools to Help You Manage Your Time, Projects, Life, and Library(2014-12-05) Illichmann, Christine AyarLearn about web-based tools to help you manage your day-to-day with ease – covering everything from managing a big library project to coordinating schedules with friends. 30+ handy online resources in numerous categories will be covered in less than 50 minutes!Item Rapping for Research: Collaboration in the Classroom through Epic Rap Battles of History(2014-12-06) Hayashi, Junie; Takabayashi, CourtneyLibrarians are always looking for ways to get into the classroom. What if you could partner with faculty to craft a research assignment that would bring you into classrooms to teach students to use library databases, evaluate internet websites, and properly cite these sources over multiple sessions? Find out how a librarian and an instructor collaborated on an assignment using Epic Rap Battles of History (well-known characters rap against each other) that facilitated research and fostered analytical thinking beyond what is expected in an introductory composition course. Collaboration equals student success!Item The Aisle Between the Shelves is a Corridor Out of Poverty: Public Libraries and Homelessness(2014-12-06) Mars, AmyProviding equitable library services means reaching out to patron groups that experience extra barriers. As a free institution open to all, public libraries offer enormous potential to be a gateway out of poverty and to help individuals & families surmount the obstacles that prevent them from engaging with their community and reaching their full potential. So what does it mean to provide library services to the homeless? This will be the topic of conversation as I share my experiences with: Advocating for policies & services that create a safe, welcoming & equitable atmosphere for all; Partnering with community organizations to deliver targeted programming both inside & outside the library; Leveraging the library’s potential as a social mixing pot to raise awareness about homelessness; Creating a “Public Libraries for Health” toolkit in collaboration with area libraries and with funding provided by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation. Participants are also invited to share their experiences, concerns and questions in what is sure to be a lively and empowering discussion.Item Preservation Matters: Creating a Preservation Week Event(2014-12-05) Kershaw, Mariko; Dunn, Deborah; Falevai, Zoia; Garcia, Alphie; Van Heukelem, MaliaMany patrons (and even staff) are unaware of the proper handling of materials. According to the Heritage Health Index report, more than 820 million collection items in US cultural institutions are in urgent need of repair. In response, the American Library Association created Preservation Week to build awareness of our responsibilities to care for collections so they will be accessible to this and future generations. Preservation staff from four Oahu academic libraries will showcase how they participate in the national initiative--ranging from the simple to the complex--and give advice on how to create an event.Item Open Textbooks: The Legal Education Experience(2014-12-05) Richardson, BrianWhat is the future of open educational resources at the University of Hawai‘i? What has been done and is yet to come? Why open textbooks? We will look at issues related to libraries, open repositories, open access policies, and development & implementation issues. Successes and helpful examples from other academic institutions will be highlighted. Goals: Look at successful academic programs that have used collaboration, cooperation, and partnerships; Develop strategies to foster support with faculty, administration, and students; Raising awareness on the impacts of open access for our communities. (Other presenter: William Chismar)Item Makerspaces and Marketing on a Shoestring: Ideas to Implement at Your Library(2014-12-05) Tokuda, Joyce; Thomas, Annie; Oehlers, JoyKapiʻolani Community College Library has embraced the maker culture while building community, promoting learning, and providing memorable ways for students, faculty, and staff to remember the library. Roll up your sleeves and learn how through this hands-on make and take session.Item Library Website Redesign: A Case Study on the Process at the UH West Oʻahu(2014-12-05) Garcia, Alphie; DeSure, Pearl; Aiello, SaraLibraries are fighting an uphill battle for our patrons’ attention, and are often losing to content sources that are worse in quality, but are easier to access or to navigate because of site design. The University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu Library began a redesign of its website in the beginning of summer 2014 to improve their users experience and to better present their information. Learn how the library staff went about developing their site using feedback from students and faculty, incorporating recent design techniques, and tying themes together with their discovery layer.Item Justifying and Advocating for Weeding Your Collection(2014-12-05) Stacey, KathleenMany of us want to weed our collections of old, damaged, or simply bad books and media. Or better, to not accept such materials as donations to start with! But we often come up against opposition to “throwing away perfectly good books!” from both our users and the community at large. There are many strategies we can use to both justify discarding unwanted and unusable materials, and to gently turn away donations of such items when given. We’ll examine ways to change hearts and minds about the value of weeding.Item Four Steps to Better Flyer Design(2014-12-06) Tokuda, Joyce; Oehlers, Joy; Weber, SusanHave you ever been unsatisfied with the look of a flyer you designed to advertise events or call people to action? In this hands-on session, we will cover basic design principles that could help you create more effective flyers. Bring your own laptop with Microsoft Word and an electronic copy of a flyer you want to improve.Item Putting Ideas into Action: A Diverse Panel on Creating Programs and Finding Ways to Fund Them(2014-12-05) Oehlers, Joy; Nakagawa, Deborah; Ho, Karen; Miyashiro, Stacy-Ann; Yamasaki, LaurenDo you want to see increased turnout at your Library events and activities or perhaps revamp your library programming? Many libraries are trying to transform themselves in terms of community building and outreach however, they lack the resources and funding to do so. Learn and discuss with our panelists about finding sponsors/grants for your programs, matching institutional goals with sponsors, and conducting needs assessment and program evaluation. Find out what grantors look for in grant applications and how they implement the application processes. Take ideas from financial literacy, young adult and community college programming to adapt for your community.Item Expanding Access to Audiobooks(2014-12-06) Wegesend, PabloLibrary organizations and library schools always talk about open access to information. The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (known as NLS) offers audiobook services for those suffering from blindness, visual impairments and physical disabilities that make it hard to hold a print book. Currently, those whose difficulty with print books is due to intellectual disabilities or illiteracy due to lack of proper education are not qualified for NLS audiobook services. While there a few reasons why that is so, I will explain why that should change. Much of the information is based on what I have learned from this summer's research project on library resources and services for the blind and visually impaired.Item Demographics Now: Business and People...Powerful Data for Powerful Decision-Making(2014-12-05) Illichmann, Christine Ayar; Finie, Patti BrownCan you imagine a tool that provides the most up-to-date demographic and psychographic statistics about any location in the United States? Such a powerful online resource is available for your library and patrons: Demographics Now: Business and People, offered by Gale Cengage. Demographics Now: Business and People provides vast amounts of data and the tools to understand and study that data. There is something for everyone from entrepreneurs and established business owners to community organizations and students. Learn more about this database provided through the Hawaii State Public Library System and find out how it can be applied to your patrons’ needs!Item Communicating Value Using Personas(2014-12-05) Dotson, BethanyLearn how to use personas to communicate your library’s value proposition. Using this technique, you will leverage storytelling to help stakeholders understand the importance of libraries of all types. Whether you speak to patrons, students, faculty, administration, or budget holders, this session can help you both clarify and shape your message and consolidate support. You will hear stories about how librarians around the country have increased the perception of value around their libraries; walk away from this session with both the knowledge and tools that will empower you to make an even greater impact for your community in 2015!Item Assessment in Action: A Community of Practice(2014-12-05) Thomas, AnnieAssessment is essential for demonstrating success and creating a firm foundation on which to advocate for your library. A team of Kapiʻolani Community College librarians and teaching faculty participated in the first cohort of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ “Assessment in Action (AiA): Academic Libraries and Student Success.” The AiA program’s community of practice consisted of 75 academic libraries nationwide who undertook assessment projects at their own campuses. The KapCC team assessed the impact of information literacy instruction for Hawaiian Studies students. Project team leader Annie Thomas will share her AiA experiences and share assessment projects from other institutions.Item Hawaiian Cataloging: Working Towards A Hawaiian Knowledge Based System(2014-12-05) Horie, RuthLibrary of Congress established best practices and a thesaurus of subject headings that is the standard in many libraries and repositories worldwide. Library of congress has a world view that sometimes clashes with knowledge that exists in local communities. Local librarians, catalogers and students are working on different projects to address this challenge and create subject headings and organizational schemes that are based on and reflect Hawaiian knowledge systems. This panel will address such projects that are advocating to make repositories more searchable for the Hawaiian community.Item Advocating for the Traveler by Identifying Apps for Your iPhone and iPad that Enhance Your Travel Experience(2014-12-05) Quirk, PulelehuaIn 2011 my career focus changed to traveling and seeing the world. Along the way I have picked up some great ways to make the most out of my iPhone and iPad when traveling. Did you know many cities have apps for public transportation, maps, walking tours, and entertainment guides? Venice has a tourism Wifi network throughout the city. Learn the difference between navigating using GPS vs Wifi? Wifi Here Wifi There. Looking for free or cheap Wifi? Beware!