HLA Newsletter

Kolekole

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Kolekole is the official newsletter of the Hawaiʻi Library Association. Published three times per year, it highlights the people, programs, and ideas that are impacting Hawaiʻi's local library community.

The Vision

About Kolekole

Kolekole, typically published in January, May, and September, is a tri-annual collection of news, updates, and features relevant to information professionals in our community. These stories detail the accomplishments of library workers at all stages of their careers, showcase new ideas and projects from institutions in the islands, and serve as a record for our shared challenges and celebrations.

Newsletter Committee

Carina Chernisky, Co-Chair

University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu
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Margaret Joyce, Co-Chair

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
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Kate Uesugi

Iliahi Elementary School
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Beginning with the Spring 2024 issue, Joyce Tokuda from Kapiʻolani Community College is the designer for Kolekole.

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Share Your Story

As this is a community newsletter, we welcome your contributions. With your kōkua, these issues will be the best they can be.

Did your library launch an innovative program or host a successful event? Are you trying new Information Literacy tactics? Did your library receive a grant? Are there any presentations, publications, or other professional accomplishments you'd like to share? This is an opportunity to highlight happenings at your library with colleagues across the state.

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Editorial Note

Our Approach to Diacritical Marks

Kolekole recognizes the use of diacritics, the ʻokina and kahakō, in the Hawaiian language. These are not decorative symbols but essential components related to meaning and pronunciation. As such, we aim to use diacritics consistently when referring to Hawaiian words and place names.

However, in cases where an institution or organization does not formally include diacritics in its name (e.g., in official logos or on websites), we respect that choice and will reflect their preferred usage. This means there may be some variation in the presence or absence of diacritics throughout this publication, whether it be from issue to issue or even within a single article.

This editorial approach is intentional: it is our attempt to find a balance between the accurate representation of the Hawaiian language (our kuleana) while also showing deference to how institutions choose to identify themselves (their kuleana).

We acknowledge that mistakes may happen. Should you have any questions or comments about our approach to diacritics, please reach out to one of the editors.