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DTEND:20261110T190000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Remarks
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BUSINESS
LOCATION:[Online] Track 1
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/91bc26aceef762f6ad3fb73f10173b9a
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261110T190000Z
DTEND:20261110T195500Z
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Two keynote presentations exploring artificial intelligence and its implications for information professionals.\n\nhttps://2026hlaconference.weebly.com/keynotes.html
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:[Online] Track 1
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1d75c85d74fb983d1956608c9a565b74
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/1d75c85d74fb983d1956608c9a565b74
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261110T200000Z
DTEND:20261110T202500Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the Bars: Building Networks of Legal Information Access - The Supreme Court Law Library’s Outreach to Detained and Incarcerated Communities
DESCRIPTION:Sharing the Supreme Court Law Library’s experience with providing access to legal information for a marginalized and overlooked population.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 1
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/dc64df971e7b640debdfacb2995f2074
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261110T200000Z
DTEND:20261110T202500Z
SUMMARY:Connecting with Patrons with AI Help or How to be an Efficient Cyborg
DESCRIPTION:In this session I want to discuss how to use AI to help workflows and provide a better patron experience.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 2
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/d8154e786a2fdafb7376723a12ed4226
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261110T200000Z
DTEND:20261110T204500Z
SUMMARY:Waipahu: Connecting Networks of Abundance
DESCRIPTION:The place name of Waipahu refers to waters gushing forth\, as the abundant springs in the area nourished those who gathered there. Being an educator and librarian at Waipahu Intermediate School\, the abundant spring serves as a fitting metaphor for my work\; to keep the waters flowing\, I rely on networks of people and organizations to keep the knowledge and experiences abundant for our students. In this session I will share about partnerships with teachers\, local and national organizations\, and others in the community that deepen and expand my ability to provide resources and services to our students. How do we keep our programs and libraries fresh and thriving when budget cuts\, challenges to libraries and the profession\, and cultural shifts threaten to choke off the living water at its source? It’s Nā Pūnaewele ʻIke that will keep us connected and alive amidst the changes for years to come.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 3
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/9fd4fb9f703de020b6312af5da276df2
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261110T203000Z
DTEND:20261110T214500Z
SUMMARY:Don't Get Lost in Tomorrow: Navigating Trends with Future Thinking
DESCRIPTION:The future doesn't arrive all at once. It arrives as signals\, trends\, and quiet shifts that\, if we're not paying attention\, can leave us and our communities behind. This interactive session aims to equip information professionals with a practical toolkit to help them scan the horizon\, clarify their professional direction\, and communicate their vision to stakeholders.\n\nDrawing on the Cone of Plausibility model and the STEEP framework (Social\, Technological\, Economic\, Environmental\, Political)\, participants will analyze emerging trends through multiple lenses. Attendees will practice applying STEEP to real trends\, draft a personal "Compass Statement" grounded in their professional values\, and build a "Beacon": a message that translates their vision into language that funders\, patrons\, and colleagues can understand and follow.\n\nAttendees will leave with tools they can use immediately and a framework they can bring back to their teams.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 1
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/6c732b3f9f1a7be7a1bda29312d394b7
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261110T203000Z
DTEND:20261110T214500Z
SUMMARY:How the ocean connects us: Creating research guides that engage with the networks of knowledge and power in Hawaiʻi and Pacific resources
DESCRIPTION:The information environment for Hawaiʻi and Pacific resources exists as complex networks of knowledge shaped by place\, identity\, community\, colonial histories\, institutional collecting practices\, and competing claims to authority. For librarians and information workers\, creating a research guide is never a neutral act. The sources we select\, the voices we amplify\, and the annotations we write all shape how patrons come to understand people\, places\, and histories. Therefore\, how do librarians thoughtfully and intentionally engage with these complex networks to build and manage our collections and provide reference and public services for our patrons? \n\nDrawing from our experiences creating Pacific Islands research guides in LIS 631: Introduction to Hawaiʻi and Pacific Librarianship\, we will share how research guides can become tools for engaging with networks of knowledge and power more intentionally: helping patrons identify perspective\, context\, and authority\; making underrepresented voices more findable\; and supporting more ethical library praxis. Presenters will reflect on how we selected sources\, wrote annotations\, and navigated moments of uncertainty\, humility\, and responsibility when working with Hawaiʻi and Pacific materials. The session will provide space for attendees to identify concrete steps they can take to more thoughtfully engage networks of knowledge and power in their own library work. \n\n\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 2
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/d9a4846f59dc445b6e4f4f7d3c87099e
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261110T210000Z
DTEND:20261110T214500Z
SUMMARY:Librarians Unite: Sharing Life Skills Ideas to Connect and Engage Young Adults
DESCRIPTION:Today's teens are growing up in an increasingly complex world and many are entering adulthood feeling unprepared for everyday responsibilities. Libraries have a unique opportunity to bridge this gap by helping them build confidence\, practical skills\, and meaningful connections at the library.\n\nIn this interactive and idea-filled session\, participants will discover practical ways to incorporate life skills into library services through programs\, displays\, conversations\, partnerships\, and everyday interactions. Kimberli Buckley\, author of Teaching Life Skills at the Library\, will explore why so many young people feel unprepared for life after high school and will introduce The Big 3—Money\, Jobs\, and Cooking as practical starting points for life skills programming that every library can adapt.\n\nParticipants will also learn practical approaches that inspire teens\, build relationships\, connect them with resources\, and strengthen community partnerships. Along the way\, dozens of ready-to-use program ideas will be shared\, as well as passive programming examples\, microlearning opportunities\, and conversation starters that can be implemented at libraries of any size.\n\nWhether participants are just getting started or looking to expand their knowledge\, they will leave with ideas on how to connect\, learn new resources\, and gain the confidence to help teens prepare for adulthood while creating stronger connections within their community.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 3
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/1e721dedb22f0ae048c208ed897bf638
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261110T221500Z
DTEND:20261110T224500Z
SUMMARY:HLA Business Meeting
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CATEGORIES:BUSINESS
LOCATION:[Online] Track 1
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/0659c163c6487c7edca7934bb6d86c27
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261110T230000Z
DTEND:20261110T235500Z
SUMMARY:Fundraising & Budgets
DESCRIPTION:Two keynote presentations about fundraising\, budgets\, and sustaining Hawaiʻi’s information and cultural organizations.\n\nhttps://2026hlaconference.weebly.com/keynotes.html
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:[Online] Track 1
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/49cbf5ecdf0211be162b3915ddcc71f3
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DTSTART:20261111T000000Z
DTEND:20261111T004500Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Briefs & Brochures: Building Pathways to Well-Being Through Collaborative Programming
DESCRIPTION:Libraries routinely connect community members with information about health\, education\, social services\, financial literacy\, and other wellness resources. Yet brochures\, websites\, and referrals alone may not be enough to encourage engagement\, particularly when stigma\, uncertainty\, or lack of familiarity create barriers to help-seeking.\n\nDrawing on a programming framework developed to target holistic wellness within the military community\, this session explores how collaborative programming can create meaningful pathways between community members and trusted resources. By partnering with subject matter experts and community organizations\, libraries can provide low-pressure opportunities for individuals to learn\, ask questions\, build relationships\, and become more comfortable accessing support services.\n\nParticipants will examine practical strategies for developing wellness-focused partnerships\, designing co-facilitated programs\, and adapting these approaches across different library settings.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 3
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/7846f1bb7cb595e9cf5d3bc2c800bb54
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T000000Z
DTEND:20261111T004500Z
SUMMARY:Creating Space for Everyone @ the Library
DESCRIPTION:As we continue to experience divided communities and people who believe every conversation is win or lose\, our libraries face the challenge of creating space for everyone. Join us for this interactive session to talk about the power of language and strategies for us to continue to be democratic spaces for all.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 1
SEQUENCE:0
UID:66f83d36494f1a9948cf4793e6dcaf90
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/66f83d36494f1a9948cf4793e6dcaf90
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T000000Z
DTEND:20261111T004500Z
SUMMARY:Trudging Through the Weeds: Cultivating a Living Collection Under Real-World Constraints
DESCRIPTION:This session offers an honest and practical look at weeding at Honolulu Community College Library under severe constraints: limited time\, staff shortages\, and administrative pressure to downsize. We will explore the friction between ideal weeding principles and the realistic compromises required to get the job done. Specifically\, we will share our process for weeding\, and how we come to terms with “what is good enough” when doing it perfectly is not an option.\n\nDesigned as a collaborative space rather than a presentation\, this session includes a ten minute interactive breakout discussion. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their own daily realities\, triumphs\, and practical solutions. By pooling our collective experiences\, participants will leave with a shared bank of actionable strategies for managing collection downsizing and prioritization in their own libraries.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 2
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/342a66b39829fb227114f37782fbc382
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T010000Z
DTEND:20261111T014500Z
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Disaster Planning in Troubled Times
DESCRIPTION:Subject to a range of increasingly devastating disasters\, from earthquakes and tsunamis\, to volcanic eruptions and hurricanes\, Hawaiʻi is at risk for wildfires\, flooding\, sinkholes\, and landslides. When facing a disaster\, each of us needs to prepare for our own personal safety\, and that of our families\, while cultural heritage stewards also find themselves responsible for the care of physical and digital collections\, the built environment\, as well as the ʻāina itself. As one of the most isolated archipelagoes in the world\, Hawaiʻi relies heavily on external sources for food and material supplies\, but a statewide disaster may interrupt shipping lines\, thereby cutting off much-needed\, out-of-state resources. Although no one can predict the next disaster\, we can plan ahead so we’re prepared to protect our cultural heritage.\n \nOur presentation will focus on three important disaster planning steps that every institution or organization can start today: 1) drafting a (simple) disaster plan\, 2) preparing a disaster kit\, and 3) identifying useful resources. We envision this online\, synchronous presentation as a necessary first step aimed to build a network of Hawaiʻi-based library\, archives\, and museum professionals trained in disaster preparedness\, response\, and recovery who can support each other and the community when needed.\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 2
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/8f950619731ff8c4d10af75440c7937b
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T010000Z
DTEND:20261111T014500Z
SUMMARY:Labor Archives and Worker Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Labor Archivist-Librarians Joy Enomoto and Ellen-Rae Cachola will talk about the origins of our libraries and repositories\, namely the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Center for Labor Education and Research. &nbsp\;We will discuss the challenges we face in educating members and all workers about the significance of our labor libraries and labor archives\, and how they educate and empower working people about their histories to face challenges ahead.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 3
SEQUENCE:0
UID:77a4618bd164edd24c469f01a9e0a94e
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/77a4618bd164edd24c469f01a9e0a94e
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T010000Z
DTEND:20261111T014500Z
SUMMARY:Youth Services Unite! A Discussion Session for Librarians Working with Children or Teens
DESCRIPTION:Children’s and Teen Librarians\, grow your network of knowledge and let’s share with each other! Come prepared to talk about and share your favorite or recent programs\, displays\, and ideas! Got a question or want some feedback from your colleagues? Ask away! &nbsp\;\n\nThis talk-story is perfect for librarians\, library staff\, or students looking to brainstorm\, make new connections\, or learn something new.\nNOTE: To create a safe space for discussion and participation of attendees\, this session will NOT be recorded. Mahalo for your understanding.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 1
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/ca685c564512a720921c293d1e85a7a9
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T020000Z
DTEND:20261111T024500Z
SUMMARY:"Busy Hands for Little Minds: Connecting Early Literacy\, Fine Motor Skills\, and Library Collections through Interactive Learning Stations
DESCRIPTION:While storytimes are an integral component of library programming that supports early literacy development\, learning does not have to be confined to a scheduled program. Thoughtfully designed hands-on learning stations can extend literacy and development experiences throughout the day\, inviting children and caregivers to explore\, play\, and learn together at their own pace.\n\nThis session explores how low-cost\, self-directed learning stations can intentionally reinforce early literacy\, fine motor development\, language\, STEM concepts\, sensory exploration\, and imaginative play while requiring minimal staff facilitation. Through real-world examples\, participants will discover how to connect monthly themes and library collections with engaging\, developmentally appropriate activities that encourage independent exploration and meaningful caregiver-child interaction. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for creating adaptable learning stations that support young learners in a variety of library settings.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 1
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/a7451218769ed1fd73f6f093309ab9d7
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T020000Z
DTEND:20261111T022500Z
SUMMARY:It's More than a Game\, It's an Attitude
DESCRIPTION:Presenters will discuss the benefits of gamifying aspects of the workday\, as a means of improving morale and taking positive action.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 2
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/7a39aa46c17c60369d1b01b0e8be6de0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T020000Z
DTEND:20261111T022500Z
SUMMARY:Where Will the Work Make a Difference? Navigating Capacity and Constraint in Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Libraries\, archives\, and museums are increasingly asked to navigate complex decisions amid shifting priorities\, evolving technologies\, constrained resources\, and organizational change. While technical best practices remain essential\, they do not always help us determine where limited time and effort will make the greatest difference\, or how to sustain the people doing this work.\n\nThis session introduces Navigating Uncertainty\, a human-centered framework/reflection tool developed through the Digital POWRR Peer Assessment Program. Originally created to complement technical assessment frameworks\, it helps practitioners reflect on the human and organizational conditions that shape sustainable stewardship\, including confidence\, institutional support\, relationships\, resilience\, and organizational capacity.\n\nThe framework emerged from years of conversations with practitioners participating in Digital POWRR workshops\, institutes\, and peer assessment cohorts across North America. Hawaiʻi has been an especially meaningful part of that journey through multiple in-person training programs and continued participation in the Peer Assessment Program\, bringing together professionals from libraries\, archives\, museums\, and other cultural heritage organizations across the islands. Through these experiences\, we repeatedly heard about the uncertainty practitioners were navigating: constrained resources\, organizational barriers\, geographic distance\, distributed communities\, competing priorities\, and the emotional work of stewardship. While every institution's circumstances were different\, these conversations revealed common patterns that existing technical assessment frameworks could not fully describe. Navigating Uncertainty was developed to make those experiences more visible and provide a shared language for reflection\, conversation\, and action.\n\nAlthough developed within the context of digital preservation and stewardship work\, the framework is broadly applicable to libraries\, archives\, museums\, and other stewardship organizations. Through examples and guided reflection\, participants will explore how it can support decision-making\, mentoring\, organizational conversations\, and strategic thinking during times of uncertainty. Attendees will receive a printable reflection guide and practical ideas for adapting the framework within their own organizations.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 3
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0be59c93f9b1a31185f6bb644ccf4127
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/0be59c93f9b1a31185f6bb644ccf4127
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T023000Z
DTEND:20261111T025500Z
SUMMARY:ʻAʻohe Pau ka ʻIke i ka Hālau Hoʻokahi: Building a Network of ʻIke Across Disciplines
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, UH Mānoa LIS students ʻAulani and Kainani Wagner will discuss the projects they are working on in their respective roles as graduate assistants. Though their work is different\, they are connected by their shared goal of improving accessibility to ʻike Hawaiʻi in the information sphere through ʻAulani's reparative descriptions of records and Kainani's transcription of nūpepa. Through this presentation\, ʻAulani and Kainani highlight the role of universities in creating and funding professional opportunities for students\, and emphasize the importance of building and maintaining pilina across fields and communities in the practice of librarianship.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 2
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/1557346645e62a819a0a8c415c8deb6c
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261111T023000Z
DTEND:20261111T025500Z
SUMMARY:Library\, Landmark\, or Social Media Stage? Rethinking Public Engagement through South Korea’s Starfield Library
DESCRIPTION:Located inside Seoul’s COEX shopping mall\, Starfield Library is widely recognized for its dramatic bookshelves\, open design\, and popularity among tourists and social media users. Many visitors come primarily to photograph the space rather than to read\, raising questions about whether this kind of activity distracts from the purpose of a library or creates new forms of public engagement.\n\nPrevious studies have examined Starfield Library in relation to spatial design\, user experience\, cultural consumption\, and its role as a commercial and cultural landmark. Less attention has been given to how visitors themselves define and use the space through tourism\, photography\, online reviews\, and social media. This presentation explores how these activities shape Starfield Library’s identity as a reading space\, tourist attraction\, cultural venue\, and commercial amenity.\n\nUsing institutional materials\, media coverage\, and a qualitative review of online visitor comments\, the study examines how visitors describe their experiences and what they appear to value about the space. It considers whether people who enter mainly to take photographs can still be understood as library users\, how online sharing influences public perceptions of the library\, and whether visibility and high attendance can lead to deeper engagement with books\, programs\, or cultural learning.\n\nThe presentation concludes by considering what libraries in Hawaiʻi might learn from this case. Attractive spaces and strong online visibility may help libraries reach people who do not initially see themselves as library users. At the same time\, attendance alone does not necessarily demonstrate meaningful engagement with information\, reading\, or library services. Starfield Library offers an opportunity to rethink what counts as library use\, how physical and digital spaces shape public participation\, and how libraries can welcome new audiences without allowing spectacle or commercial interests to overshadow their educational and public service missions.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:[Online] Track 3
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9e8af0998cd5e14c9487a4182945e5cc
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/9e8af0998cd5e14c9487a4182945e5cc
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261112T213000Z
DTEND:20261113T033000Z
SUMMARY:A Huakaʻi to Some of Hilo's Historic Places
DESCRIPTION:https://2026hlaconference.weebly.com/preconference-tour.html\n\nSpace is limited to the first 24 registered attendees. If you'd like to attend\, please indicate on the main conference registration form or by reaching out to Joy Oehlers at&nbsp\;joy.oehlers@hawaii.edu. We will confirm via email within 48 hours after your registration.
CATEGORIES:PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/6787740dee2f41500aecbdc30241d0ad
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261113T200000Z
DTEND:20261113T201000Z
SUMMARY:President's Welcome
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BUSINESS
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/08d1023b470b0bbd1e974f5be25b4f45
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261113T201500Z
DTEND:20261113T210000Z
SUMMARY:Zines in Libraries: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
DESCRIPTION:This program will help any librarian get familiar with zines and how to incorporate them into their library. Zines (from magazine\, small independently published pamphlets or books) are a great community connector and a unique art project that you can trade and share with friends. They can be a source of knowledge\, culture\, and inspiration. They are very accessible and democratic\, and they are a simple\, easy\, and inexpensive program to run in any library. I am an avid proponent of zines\; I run a monthly zine club at my library\, I make my own and maintain a collection of others’ work\, and I recently co-organized the first Hawaii Island Zine Fest. &nbsp\; \n\nI will pass around examples of zines I have made and collected\; present resources on how to set up a little zine library with limited space and time\; and outline how I run my DIY zine workshops for patrons. This will be a fun\, interactive presentation with an emphasis on empowering patrons to create their own information resources. \n
CATEGORIES:FOCUS SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/0123eba373b81d6992ed7877728ba6b0
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261113T210000Z
DTEND:20261113T220000Z
SUMMARY:Kahu I Ke Ahi: The Fires I Tend
DESCRIPTION:This talk is a reflection on the quiet\, sometimes heavy\, and often invisible work of carrying stories forward. In this keynote\, Kauʻi Sai-Dudoit shares moments from her own journey—learning to listen deeply to ancestral voices\, navigating the weight of kuleana\, and finding purpose in the restoration of language\, history\, and identity. These are the fires she tends—not only for herself\, but for her children and grandchildren\, her community\, and the generations still to come.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/2b76002abb27e9a371cbf51689f748e3
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261113T220000Z
DTEND:20261114T000000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:REFRESH & RECHARGE
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/51724b2776302ba5bf755d9b98c1f0f7
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T000000Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing Hawaiʻi Digital Collections Summit
DESCRIPTION:Creating\, describing\, and publishing our digital collections is a task that many cultural heritage institutions face\, in Hawaiʻi and everywhere else. While some have established work processes and workflows\, others are still developing. Often\, these digital cultural heritage resources are &nbsp\;trapped within institutional silos\, making it difficult for researchers and the public to find\, search\, and utilize digitized resources. In this presentation\, we will introduce the first Hawaiʻi Digital Collection Summit\, to be held on Oʻahu (end of 2026\, beginning of 2027)\, bringing together professionals from diverse cultural heritage institutions such as libraries\, archives\, and museums. The goal of this event is to strengthen the network among these professionals to explore ways to bridge gaps between diverse types of institutions and in how their digital resources are presented online.\n\nThe Hawaiʻi Digital Collections Summit will showcase digital library/archives projects and present opportunities to create networks allowing institutions to collaborate knowledge/processes sharing and\, ultimately\, unify search capabilities. We will share cases of hub and aggregator functions that exist in other states and regions\, and present their governance models.\n\nThe summit is organized as part of the ongoing community engagement grant funded by the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)\, intended to investigate the conditions under which Hawaiʻi heritage institutions could consider contributing their metadata to this national aggregator. In collaboration with a related project investigating similar perspectives limited to aggregating finding aids\, we created an overall project titled: Pūpūkahi i Holomua: Collaborating Across the Pae ʻĀina to Link Digital Collections and Finding Aids\, through which we held a series of town halls across the state to bring together cultural heritage professionals and community researchers in a facilitated conversation on these topics. \n\nThe grant will support 10 professionals from neighboring islands to attend the summit\, which will be held on Oʻahu.\n\nThis presentation serves as a formal invitation for HLA members to join this event to learn more about the potential to build a unified infrastructure for sharing Hawaiʻi’s digital historical and cultural resources.\n
CATEGORIES:FOCUS SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/e95d150615501168777f3330d969b78a
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T003000Z
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SUMMARY:Intertwining Research: History Day and Libraries
DESCRIPTION:National History Day is a program that encourages students from grade school through high school in each state to create history based projects related to an annual theme. &nbsp\;Students can write an essay\, make a documentary\, design a website\, construct an exhibit\, or devise a performance about their topic. &nbsp\;Primary and secondary sources serve as the foundation for these projects and library resources and librarians greatly assist students in accessing and utilizing these materials. &nbsp\;Hawaiʻi History Day is overseen by the Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities and I am the Hawaiʻi Island Historian Consultant. &nbsp\;In this presentation\, I will provide examples of how students employ library resources in their History Day projects\, the process of evaluating these projects\, and ways librarians can assist students in their research. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:FOCUS SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/f14ce4e3a7b74626b2f4b424b409b2e3
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T010000Z
DTEND:20261114T014500Z
SUMMARY:Hoʻopaʻa Hou Nā Hīpuʻu: Advancing Reparative Description and Building Access
DESCRIPTION:ʻAʻohe mea nāna e māwehe aʻe ka hīpuʻu i paʻa\nNo one can undo a securely fastened knot\n\nFrom national and international updates to current local projects\, this presentation shares the efforts of reparative description in the GLAM field\, challenging us as information professionals to think deeply about how we are describing our materials and take inspiration from the networks of knowledge that have developed across the world to address these topics. \n\nThe first part of the presentation will focus on recent efforts to improve\, adapt and add to controlled vocabularies within cataloging\, metadata\, and descriptive work in cultural institutions. Margaret will lead this part of the presentation\, drawing on her experiences\, including being chair of the ALA Subject Analysis Committee and co-teaching an indigenous knowledge organization class\, as well as working on the Ka Wai Hāpai and Kahoʻiwai grants\, which have advanced the development of the Hawaiian Knowledge Organization System (HKOS). . \n\nThe second part of the presentation will look deeper into a few of the Kahoʻiwai grant projects and share about the current efforts to add and improve metadata for records through the implementation of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and ʻike Hawaiʻi. Ani will lead this section of the presentation\, sharing about the work that she has been doing with the Table of Contents Project\, the Nūpepa Index\, and being a member of the Kahoʻiwai Hawaiian Knowledge Organization System (HKOS) working group. \n\nAfter these presentations\, the presenters will lead a discussion on topics related to reparative description in Hawaiʻi institutions. We will encourage attendees to talk about their own efforts to better and more inclusively describe their materials\, as well as talk through the steps to implement such projects in their collections. We believe that making space for such conversations at HLA is important for us to build our networks of knowledge.
CATEGORIES:FOCUS SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/aff4b60655b8db678fb4833719009640
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T014500Z
DTEND:20261114T023000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Mainstream Manga
DESCRIPTION:North America has been a rapidly growing market for manga ever since the 2020 pandemic\, the height of which led to publishing delays and out of print titles due to demand. Luckily\, manga fans can still find and discover new series at their local libraries! &nbsp\; \n\nWhile the majority of über-popular manga and anime fandoms are shōnen titles full of battles and action scenes\, there is a vast number of underrated titles that should not be missed! A variety of series will be covered with tween\, teen\, and adult appeal. Whether you are an experienced graphic novel selector or new to manga\, this session is for you! Expand your network of manga knowledge: By looking beyond the most recognizable titles\, librarians can cultivate rich reading experiences\, strengthen readers' advisory services\, and allow patrons to discover stories that explore the expressive media of manga and sequential art. Q&A to follow as time permits.
CATEGORIES:FOCUS SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/7b2543aa797216a64a5c2770185ba3a1
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T023000Z
DTEND:20261114T025500Z
SUMMARY:Research Support Onboarding Program: A first‑year exploration of student research assistant training
DESCRIPTION:Our library is exploring a pilot Research Support Onboarding Program to introduce undergraduate student research assistants to foundational practices that may help them support faculty research. During this first year\, we hope to experiment with training in literature searching\, basic data organization\, citation skills\, and early exposure to responsible AI use in research workflows. The pilot’s purpose is to learn what approaches resonate with students and faculty\, identify gaps\, and understand where deeper training might be valuable. The library will coordinate the trial and gather feedback to consider how a more developed program could evolve in future phases.
CATEGORIES:FOCUS SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/b477a7884bc865702658861a73dc78b6
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T031500Z
DTEND:20261114T034500Z
SUMMARY:Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:REFRESH & RECHARGE
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/3602135a6318163b2f1381f83a5d48b3
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T040000Z
DTEND:20261114T042000Z
SUMMARY:Leadership and Connection in Librarianship
DESCRIPTION:https://2026hlaconference.weebly.com/keynotes.html
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fe3de2824f7fa8aa3c9aa753986894b8
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/fe3de2824f7fa8aa3c9aa753986894b8
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T040000Z
DTEND:20261114T060000Z
SUMMARY:Dinner
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:REFRESH & RECHARGE
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aaf5224693cc73551ad0977f34a9e755
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/aaf5224693cc73551ad0977f34a9e755
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T200000Z
DTEND:20261114T220000Z
SUMMARY:Uilo: Braiding Identity and Meaning Through Poetry and Art
DESCRIPTION:Uilo describes the eight strand braid used for the lei niho palaoa\, the lei worn by aliʻi consisting of braided human hair and a curved sperm whale tooth pendant showing their high rank lineage. As with much of Hawaiian culture\, we have had to adapt and change the way we practice since contact. In this keynote\, the uilo will be used as both metaphor and practice of how we can weave our experiences to connect and build intentional community. It ultimately shows why we should continue to hold humanity at the center of everything we do.In the workshop to follow\, participants have the opportunity to learn the practice of haku kaula\, or making rope\, as a way to process and learn patience\, perseverance\, and even a kind of meditation. They will be able to make their own bracelet\, anklet\, or necklace with nylon cord and learn the 4\, 6\, and/or 8 strand braid. This practice acts as functional\, aesthetic\, and spiritual by allowing participants to learn a tactile\, possibly new\, skill\, its connection to Hawaiian culture\, and a beautiful piece they can wear or gift to someone they love.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/d2d0493372373a7d946e19e45dbfaa71
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261114T220000Z
DTEND:20261115T000000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:REFRESH & RECHARGE
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
UID:548c80910e39923ec6acd11af3458d23
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/548c80910e39923ec6acd11af3458d23
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261115T000000Z
DTEND:20261115T004500Z
SUMMARY:"How Many Water Bottles Does It Cost to Make an Intro-to-Ai Curriculum?"
DESCRIPTION:A walk through our experience creating an "Ai Unit" for our incoming 9th grade students. Ai integration has been haphazard in many fields of education\, and we hope to illustrate our process in implementing a thoughtfully-created curriculum.
CATEGORIES:FOCUS SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8e3c03e012e23313d52e922363d0e3a8
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/8e3c03e012e23313d52e922363d0e3a8
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261115T004500Z
DTEND:20261115T013000Z
SUMMARY:Pūnaewele Pākīpika
DESCRIPTION:Presentation will introduce attendees to a curated collection of online resources from across the Pacific designed to support K–12 haumāna and Kumu by providing accessible\, engaging\, and culturally relevant materials for learning about the region.
CATEGORIES:FOCUS SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
UID:de7b6f48a89b5023857af71cc5c55799
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/de7b6f48a89b5023857af71cc5c55799
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261115T014500Z
DTEND:20261115T030000Z
SUMMARY:Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:POSTER SESSION
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b652970db74a2d693d2afc46561c2e27
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/b652970db74a2d693d2afc46561c2e27
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DTSTAMP:20260905T072035Z
DTSTART:20261115T030000Z
DTEND:20261115T030500Z
SUMMARY:President's Closing Remarks
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BUSINESS
LOCATION:Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo\, 93 Banyan Dr\, Hilo\, HI 96720
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2fe710bdaee41617c7a1f83977744a65
URL:http://2026hlaconference.sched.com/event/2fe710bdaee41617c7a1f83977744a65
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