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Legislative Efforts

Purpose 
The HLA Legislative 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 in Hawaiʻi.
Resources
Why Libraries Matter Report
Libraries are one of the last free places where everyone is welcome but they are often taken for granted. Learn why libraries continue to be a thriving part of society and how libraries impact the lives of Hawaiʻi residents.
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Candidate Surveys
The subcommittee surveyed those running in the 2022 election for their attitudes towards libraries, thoughts on library funding, and sentiment towards censorship & book banning. The plan is to continue this practice for future elections. 
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Event Recordings
  • Advocating for Library & Information Professions in Hawaiʻi (August 2022)
  • We Asked Questions, They Gave Answers (July 2022)

Read About Our Activities in Kolekole
  • Fall 2022 issue
    • "Surveying Hawaiiʻs Candidates" by Tai Arakawa, Jade Sunouchi, and Krystal Kakimoto. Pages  7-9.
    • "Defending Tenure for Academic Librarians" by Andrew Wertheimer. Pages 14-18.
  • Summer 2022 issue
    • "HLA Legislative Committee Revival" by Sharrese Castillo was released in the Summer 2022 issue. Pages 18-19.
Past Issues Related to the Field
  • SB3269
  • HB2449 

Being an Advocate
  • ​ALA's Frontline Advocacy Toolkit
  • ALA's Advocacy Library​​

Committee Members 
  • Chair: Sharrese Castillo, Branch Manager, Wahiawa PL
  • Tai Arakawa, Circulation Manager, Chaminade University
  • Rachel Abbascia, LIS Graduate Student, UHM
  • Stacey Aldrich, Hawaiʻi State Librarian
  • Elodie Arellano, ʻĀhuimanu School Library, HASL
  • Mericia Palma Elmore, Executive Director Hawaiʻi Local SAG and Adjunct Professor, UHWO
  • Dr. Meera Garud, Instructor, Library and Information Science Program/ HASL
  • Danielle Fujii, Kalāheo High School Library, HASL
  • Brooke Jones, LIS Graduate Student, UHM
  • Krystal Kakimoto, Librarian, Chaminade University & Bishop Museum
  • Karen Keesing, Director, Library and Accessibility Services
  • Wen Lin, LIS Graduate Student, UHM
  • Stefannye Slaughter
  • Jade Sunouchi, LIS Graduate Student, UHM
  • Dr. Andrew Wertheimer, LIS Associate Professor, UHM

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