HLA Advocacy
Championing Hawaiʻi's Libraries
Working together to support access to information, along with libraries, archives, and the communities that they serve.
Advocacy Starts Here
The HLA Advocacy Committee is comprised of library professionals and allies working to build community support for libraries, strengthen relationships with stakeholders, and advocate for a better landscape for libraries and archives in Hawaiʻi.
Using BillTrack50: The HLA Advocacy Committee uses BillTrack50 to help track bills of importance to libraries and the library profession. Explore the platform using one of the options below, depending on the types of legislation you'd like to follow.
Tracking HI Bills
Focused on Hawaiʻi legislation affecting libraries, archives, and information access.
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School Libraries (National)
Focused on legislation affecting school libraries and education across the United States.
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Find Your Local Legislator
Identify your elected officials and find their contact information.
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Featured Resources
Why Libraries Matter Report
Learn why libraries continue to be a thriving part of society and how libraries impact the lives of Hawaiʻi residents.
Candidate Surveys
View candidate responses related to libraries, funding, censorship, and book banning.
Event Recordings
Featured in Kolekole
“Act 135: A Step Toward Securing School Library Positions in a Time of Uncertainty”
Meera Garud · Pages 21–24
“Surveying Hawaiʻi’s Candidates”
Tai Arakawa, Jade Sunouchi, and Krystal Kakimoto · Pages 7–9
“Defending Tenure for Academic Librarians”
Andrew Wertheimer · Pages 14–18
“HLA Legislative Committee Revival”
Sharrese Castillo · Pages 18–19
Advocacy Toolkits
Contact the Committee
We would love to hear from you! To propose a legislative idea or effort to the HLA Advocacy Committee, please complete this request form. Please know that the form allows you to submit a request, but support is not guaranteed
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Committee Members
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