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to 17,685 items, with access to more Digital Download than 30,000 additional items available through our link to the Project Guten- Statistics Continue berg materials. More and more people are discov- State Public Library System March 2012 to Grow ering and using this convenient, free resource. If you have not experienced tatistical records were achieved the HSPLS digital collections, now is Public Librarian of Year and in January 2012 for both digital the time! downloads (downloads of e- HSPLS Launches S books, digital music and digital Award Winners Honored audio books) and borrowers, as digital downloads of HSPLS materials reached the Enterprise riends of the Library of Hawaii (FLH) and co-sponsor Native Books Na Alexander & Baldwin Donates an all-time high of 12,789, and they New Web Portal Mea Hawaii honored Karen Ikemoto, Branch Manager of Hanapepe Public were borrowed by 3,258 different Library, as the 2011 Public Librarian of the Year in a public reception and $6,000 for Library Computers patrons. he Hawaii State Public Library awards ceremony on February 23 at . The reception and The Alexander & Baldwin Foundation pro- New borrower registrations totaled System (HSPLS) unveiled a ceremony were conducted during the Friends’ annual meeting. vided a matching funds grant of $6,000 to the second most ever, with 1,086 new F the Friends of the Library of Hawaii (FLH) new, dynamic portal through its The Friends and Native Books also presented 2011 Excellence in Service registrants. Our librarians also pur- for the purchase of new library computers website: www.librarieshawaii. Awards to Teri King-Agan, Library Technician at Keaau Public & School Library; chased 1,112 new e-books, the second for public use. Meredith J. Ching, Alex- org on February 15. The Sirsi- Rofina Rivera, Janitor at Ewa Beach Public & School Library; and Randy ander & Baldwin Senior Vice President largest number of items purchased in a T Sotsuda, Library Technician at Kaimuki Public Library. Dynix Enterprise portal will provide (left), presents a check to State Librarian one-month period. These new pur- patrons with a powerful search engine Ikemoto, the first librarian from to be selected for the award, is a 35- Richard Burns (center), and FLH Presi- chases bring the HSPLS eBook/Digital that simultaneously explores HSPLS year HSPLS veteran. Working together with the Hanapepe Friends of the Library, dent Allene Suemori. Music /Digital Audio Book collection Japan Consul General Visits holdings, OverDrive ebook and digital Ikemoto spearheaded the construction of a new community meeting room, and was Hawaii State Library audio books and music holdings, news- instrumental in acquiring new furniture to place in it. Yoshihiko Kamo, Consul General of paper index entries, and subscription “I am so honored to have been selected as Librarian of the Year by the Japan (center), received a special tour online databases. Friends of the Library of Hawaii,” said Ikemoto. “I love serving the friendly and KBFD-TV and of the Hawaii State Library (HSL) dur- The new portal showcases sev- caring people on the Westside of Kauai and am delighted that they have adopted ing a visit on February 8. After the tour, eral technological enhancements that the library as their gathering place for knowledge, information and activities. I Kamo met with Diane Eddy, HSL Director Big Island HSPLS patrons will enjoy. Enterprise thank the Hanapepe Library staff for helping to create a comfortable and inviting (left), and State Librarian Richard Burns environment with something for everyone. It’s a privilege and a pleasure to work (right). incorporates “fuzzy logic,” a feature Candies Help that corrects errors such as misspellings for HSPLS!” and typos, and yields search results King-Agan, who processes Keaau Library’s income and expenses, also assists Hilo Library every time. Additionally, the Enterprise library staff by designing the seasonal bulletin board, developing a color-coded portal is mobile-friendly, adjusting to system to help patrons find DVDs or videos, and teaching basic computer skills. Team Effort for allow the website to be viewed and Rivera, who prides herself in keeping Ewa Beach Library as clean as possible, used by mobile browsers. also welcomes and interacts K-Drama DVDs Holo I Mua with patrons by directing them (move forward, advance) To satisfy library patrons who Donation Hilo Public Library staff members express their gratitude is published monthly by the are engaged in social media, the new to find help, and educating to KBFD-TV and Big Island Candies: from left, Mark Hawaii State Public Library System the kupuna about changes in Library Development Services Kishaba, Leslie Chow, Ann Maedo, Virginia Oshiro, See New Enterprise Portal, page 2 ibrarian Leslie Chow 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 the library system such as the Mona Tavares, Joni Tokuuke, and Pam Akao. , Hawaii 96818 computer-based catalog or and several other Hilo Photo courtesy of Hilo Public Library Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882 Public Library staff Website: www.librarieshawaii.org simple Internet use. Richard Burns, State Librarian Sotsuda, a 25-year HSPLS members are avid Korean Drama (K-Drama) fans. Chow says that many Big Paul H. Mark, Editor Mark Your Calendars L Board of Education: veteran, assists with Kaimuki Island library patrons are K-Drama fanatics and staff members have lively conver- For info. visit: www.hawaiiboe.net March 26 – Prince Kuhio Day Holi- Library’s children’s collection. sations with them about favorite episodes. day; all libraries will be closed. Twelve Don Horner, chairperson In addition, Sotsuda helps “We are often surprised by the diversity of patrons who enjoy this genre and libraries normally closed on Mondays Keith Amemiya staff the reference desk and found that the appeal of K-Dramas crosses both gender and ethnic lines,” said Chow. Nancy Budd will observe the holiday on March 27: Karen Ikemoto, 2011 Public Librarian of the Year Chow decided to contact Jeff Chung, KBFD-TV General Manager, whose Charlene Cuaresma Aina Haina, Hanapepe, Hilo, Kahului, performs other duties assigned Brian DeLima Kailua-Kona, Kihei, Lahaina, McCully- to her. (2nd from left), and (continuing to right) Excellence television station airs the highly-popular K-Dramas, to request posters or free give- Kim Gennaula in Service Awardees Randy Sotsuda, Rofina Wesley Lo Moiliili, Princeville, Thelma Parker, Library patrons and staff aways for their patrons. Chung suggested instead that KBFD-TV donate 20 K-Dra- Rivera, and Teri King-Agan are joined in the Cheryl Kauhane Lupenui Waialua, and -Kapahulu. Visit nominate the recipients and ma DVDs to the Library to help make more K-Dramas available for library patrons. Jim Williams www.librarieshawaii.org or call your lo- celebration by (l-r) State Librarian Richard Burns Mahalo nui loa to KBFD-TV for providing this generous donation of DVDs Angelica Wai Sam Lao, the awardees are chosen by an and Friends of the Library of Hawaii officials Byrde student representative cal library for public service hours. and to Big Island Candies for paying the shipping costs! FLH committee. Cestare, Sally Harper, and Marcia Gross. 2 • Holo I Mua • March 2012 Holo I Mua • March 2012 • 3 New Enterprise Portal, brary Sections, Bookmobiles Kelly Link and from front page • Services - Borrowing, returning or Libraries Provide AARP Tax Help Gavin J. Grant, renewing library materials, Reserving Editors portal offers ChiliFresh, a global patron library materials, E-Mail Notification, Online Renewal Available at Five STEAMPUNK!: interaction platform that will facilitate Internet computers, Meeting Rooms, AN ANTHOLOGY By Suzanne Uratani, Young Adult Librarian, peer book reviews, creation of book Passport Applications, Wireless Access, Option Libraries Hawaii State Library OF FANTASTI- clubs by staff and patrons, and provide Enhanced Services, Bookmobiles CALLY RICH a vehicle for interaction between book • Ask A Librarian - Reference Ser- eed additional time with a Ruta Sepetys AND STRANGE ive public libraries are currently club participants. vices, Ask-A-Librarian by E-mail, FAQs borrowed item? Hawaii’s BETWEEN STORIES* hosting American Association for The website is organized into six • About HSPLS - Library Cards/PIN library patrons now have a fast, SHADES OF (Gr. 7-12) Retired Persons sections: Codes, Fines and Fees, Administrative convenient, easy new option - GRAY* Robots, dirigibles, and Victorian and N (AARP) Tax • Books, Articles and Media - Books, Rules, HSPLS House Rules & General renew materials online. F 2012 William C. anachronistic themes are prevalent in Assistance programs CDs and DVDs, Online Databases, Ha- Policies, HSPLS Newsletter (Holo I Books and most library materials Morris YA Debut this collection of fourteen stories by au- that offer free help waii Newspaper Index, eBooks, Digital Mua), Employment Opportunities, may be renewed online, in person, or Tax-Aide Award Finalist thors ranging from Libba Bray to Cory in preparing basic Audio and Music, Newspapers and State Librarian, HSPLS Reports, LSTA, over the phone for an additional three (Gr. 8-12) Doctorow to Cassandra Clare. 2011 federal and state income tax re- Magazines (Serials Holdings List) Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Board weeks if there are no reserves on the In the tragedy turns with trained volunteers available • Library Programs & Events - Chil- of Education, How to … items. Only one renewal per item is that becomes the Russian genocide, John Corey Whaley to assist those who cannot prepare their dren’s Storytime, Holiday Programs, Funding for these electronic ser- allowed. 15-year-old Lina and her family are WHERE THINGS own tax returns, have low to moderate and other programs in HSPLS libraries vices is provided by the Federal Library Items that are not eligible for deported from their home in Lithuania COME BACK income, are disabled, have limited Eng- statewide Services and Technology Act, which is renewal are Hot Picks, DVDs, video- to forced-labor camps in Siberia. The 2012 Michael L. lish skills, or are elderly. Bring your • Locations - Library Branches, administered by the Institute of Museum tapes, and overdue materials. Renewals family is separated from the father, Printz Award Winner photo ID; Social Security card (also for Hours of Operation, Hawaii State Li- and Library Services. will not be allowed if the item has been and fight to survive hunger, punishing (Gr. 8-12) spouses and dependents, if applicable); requested by someone else. weather and brutal conditions. Lina, What is real and 2011 federal and state tax returns; and Here are step-by-step instructions: who likes art, perseveres by secretly what isn’t? That’s other relevant information regarding Online Renewal - drawing pictures of her family and just one of the income and expenses. 1. Visit www.librarieshawaii.org fellow survivors, and it sustains her themes of this book These libraries are: Watch Legislative Webcasts at Libraries and click on “My Account” hopes. that also deals with the monotony of 2. Enter your library card number • Aina Haina Public Library (tel. small-town life, family, home, reli- he Hawaii State Public Library System and Hawaii and PIN 377-2456) – Fridays & Saturdays: Laini Taylor gion and the upheaval a media circus State Capitol have formed a partnership to provide web- 3. Access your “Items Out” list 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. through April 14. DAUGHTER OF brings when a woodpecker thought to casting of legislative hearings, meetings, and sessions at 4. Select item to renew; click on Co-sponsored by AARP Tax-Aide, SMOKE AND be extinct is sighted. Cullen struggles T public libraries statewide. Now residents will have the box on left side; click on “Renew” IRS, state Dept. of Taxation, the Armed BONE^ with the disappearance of his younger opportunity to see how the Legislature conducts business at box Forces, community groups, and edu- (Gr. 9-12) brother, young love found and lost, and the Hawaii State Capitol building via streaming video. 5. A new due date appears or a cational and financial institutions. Call Karou, a tattooed, coming of age. “We have been working with the legislators and their staffs prompt explains why item could AARP Tax-Aide at (888) 227-7669 for blue-haired heroine for more than a year to provide this service and have implemented the technology not be renewed more information. is working at her job Daniel Handler pieces necessary to provide this service for our patrons, their constituents,” said 6. Write new due date on book’s • Kahuku Public & School Li- of collecting human WHY WE BROKE State Librarian Richard Burns. due date slip as a reminder brary (tel. 293-8935) – Thursdays teeth, and stumbles upon a conflict be- UP^ During the Legislative session, walk-in patrons may visit their local library In-person Renewal - 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through April 14. tween angels and demons that originat- 2012 Michael L. and access the Legislature’s proceedings through designated “Legislative Webcast” 1. Visit any Hawaii State Public First-come, first-served; sign-up list ed in ancient times. Fantasy, romance, Printz Award Honor computers. These computers will have a one-hearing time limit and are muted so Library during open hours available on day of AARP help. mystery and elements of mythology set Book the riveting stage for the forthcoming patrons should bring their own headphones. 2. Bring your library card or • Liliha Public Library (tel. 587- (Gr. 9-12) sequel to this novel. Patrons can select from either House or Senate streaming webcasts and watch appropriate card items are checked 7577) – Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 A box full of objects the Legislative hearings, meetings, and sessions. Two or more people may view the out under a.m.-11:15 a.m. through April 17. helps tell the story of webcasts at the same time if space permits. 3. Bring all items to renew with you 50 Cent two teens that are too different. This is Patrons should place a reservation in advance to view the Legislative web- Telephone Renewal - • Wahiawa Public Library (tel. PLAYGROUND* the first book written for young adults casts. Patrons without library cards may also view the webcasts. Please contact During open hours: 622-6345) – Mondays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; (Gr. 7-12) by Lemony Snicket (Handler), author your library staff for assistance. 1. Call Hawaii State Library Thursdays noon-4 p.m. through April Yes, THAT Fifty of the popular children’s books “A The new library computers for viewing the Legislative webcasts are provided Telephone Renewal Unit: 586-3652 12. First-come, first-served; no appoint- Cent! The rapper’s Series of Unfortunate Events.” by Hawaii’s Access for All Grant through the Broadband Technology Opportuni- on Oahu; 1-800-820-7368 from ments. No phone calls for personal tax first novel is a story ties Program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Neighbor Islands or questions. about a bully named * Available also as eBook and leveraged with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Opportunity Online funds. 2. Call any Hawaii State Public • Princeville Public Library – Butterball. In this ^ Available also as audio book Matching funds are provided by the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, the Omidyar Library Kauai (826-4310) – March 7 and 21: semi-autobiographi- Ohana Fund, through the Hawaii Community Foundation, and the Alexander & 3. Have your library card and 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; by appointment only; cal work, Butterball is forced to go for Baldwin Foundation. items to renew ready call 826-0122. counseling after a violent incident.