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Denise MatsumotoShirley A. Robinson

Garrett ToguchiPaul VierlingDarren Ibara,

student representative

Darwin ChingMaggie Cox

Mary J. CochranBreene Harimoto

Cec HeftelLei Ahu Isa

Holo I Mua (move forward, advance)is published monthly by the

Hawai‘i State Public Library SystemLibrary Development Services

3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96818

Telephone 831-6877Website: www.librarieshawaii.org

Jo Ann Schindler, State Librarian

Paul H. Mark, Editor

Board of Education:For info. visit: www.boe.k12.hi.us

Randall M.L. Yee, chairpersonKaren Knudsen, 1st vice chairperson

Herbert Watanabe, 2nd vice chairperson

Nov. 7 – General Election Day holiday, all libraries closed. Nov. 10-12 – Veterans Day holiday, most libraries closed. Ten libraries will be open on Nov. 10 - see the HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii.org. Check with your local library for holiday hours. Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Day holiday, all libraries closed.

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Hawaiÿi State Public Library System November 2006

Celebrate Children’s Book Week @ Your Library

By Pam Towill, Librarian HSL - Serials Section

Newspaper Source

Newspaper Source is one of 61 EBSCOhost electronic data-bases available for viewing free of charge for HSPLS customers.

It contains material from 237 regional U. S. newspapers, 26 international newspapers, 19 newspaper columns and newswires, and 35 TV and radio news transcripts. There are cover to cover full text of USA Today (from 2002 to present), The Christian Science Moni-tor (from 1995 to present), The Wash-ington Post (from 2003 to present), and The Washington Times (from Sept. 1997 to present). In addition, there are abstracts of articles from The New York Times and Wall Street Journal-Eastern Edition. To access this database, visit www.librarieshawaii.org, click on “Other Da-tabases,” scroll down the list and select Newspaper Source. You will be asked to enter your valid library card number. A list of all available titles may be viewed by clicking the “Publications” tab at the top of the Newspaper Source search page. This list indicates the type of coverage and the dates of coverage. The international newspapers which have cover to cover full text include: The Times (London), The Australian, Bangkok Post, Toronto Star, Slovak Spectator, Daily Yomiuri and Yomiuri Shimbun from Japan, The Nation from Thailand, and The Middle East & North Africa Business Report. Selected articles are available in full text from more than 200 regional U.S. newspapers including the Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami Herald, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Dai-ly News, and San Diego Union-Tribune. Each newspaper is asked to provide all business related stories published each day. Many newspapers also provide

additional articles that are of national or international interest. Full text TV and radio news tran-scripts are provided from CBS News, Fox News, MSNBC, and National Public Radio for approximately 35 pro-grams such as: 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, Face the Nation, CBS Evening News, Fox News Watch, Hannity and Colmes, O’Reilly Factor, All Things Considered, Morning Edition (NPR), and Talk of the Nation. There is also content from newswires and newspaper columns, such as Computer Column, Morningstar Column, and Wall Street Column. One advantage of using Newspaper Source over the individual newspaper web sites is the excellent search capa-bility provided by EBSCO. One may search by keywords, subjects, authors and titles; and limit the search to par-ticular newspapers and dates. Newspaper Source is provided through Federal Library Services and Technology Act funding, which is ad-ministered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Next month: Facts On File Science Online

(See Children’s Book Week, page 3)

Earthquakes Close Laupahoehoe Library; Other Libraries Sustain Minor DamageBy Paul H. Mark

In the aftermath of the two strong earthquakes that rocked the Big Island on October 15th, library officials announced that the Laupahoehoe Public & School Library would remain closed until a more complete assessment can be made. The bookdrop would remain closed, as well.

The state Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) conducted an inspection and declared this library to be unsafe from damages sustained from the 6.7 and 6.0 magnitude tremors which were felt statewide, and caused extensive power outages. Library officials were advised to keep the library closed until the building was determined to be structurally sound. A $500,000 CIP project to repair the library has been initiated.

WestCo Feels theEarth Move

T he Western Council of State Librar-ies, which conducted its fall confer-ence at the Waikiki Beach Marriott

Oct. 16-18, received an unexpected addition to its agenda – earthquakes! Several members of the Western Council, composed of State Librarians from 22 states west of the Mississippi, including the host HSPLS, experienced the two big earthquakes on the morning of Oct. 15. Many more members were impacted by flight disruptions, delays and cancellations, unavailable hotel rooms, lack of electricity, water, food, and uncomfortable heat and humidity. With activities in Hawaii back to normal by the morn-ing of Oct. 16, Western Council members were in good spirits and enjoyed a welcome breakfast. The high-light that morning was an informal discussion with Stephen Abram, Vice President for Innovation at SirsiDynix. In addition to the regular business meeting and discussions, members toured the Hawaii State Library and Kapolei Public Library (HSPLS’oldest and newest libraries), and the Bishop Museum’s library and archives.

By Paul H. Mark

Jim May, an Emmy Award-winning sto-ryteller and author; Gerald McDermott, a Caldecott Award-winning author; Nyla Fujii–Babb, one of Hawaii’s premier story-

tellers; dancer/choreographer Yukie Shiroma; stage and screen actress Janice Terukina and noted folk singer Joe Hickerson will be featured performers for Children’s Book Week 2006 at selected public libraries statewide, Nov. 13-19. Admission is free. May, from Spring Grove, Ill., won the prestigious Chicago Emmy Award for his 1989 performance of his original story, A Bell for Shorty, on Chicago’s WTTN–Chan-nel 11. In 2000, May received the highest honor bestowed on storytellers – induction into the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence. May’s folk tales, myths, legends, and “not-so-scary” ghost stories are told with humor and wisdom. He has been telling stories to children and their families through-out the United States and Europe for two decades. May is scheduled to perform at 13 public libraries from Nov. 13 – 20: Oahu – Nov. 13: 10:30 a.m. at Wahiawa, 6:30 p.m. at Kalihi-Palama; Nov. 14: 10 a.m. at Waialua, 6:30 p.m. at Aina Haina; Nov. 16: 10:30 a.m. at Kaimuki, 5:30 p.m. at Salt

Lake-Moanalua; Nov. 17, 10 a.m. at Kahuku; Nov. 18: 10:30 a.m. at Hawaii State Library-Edna Allyn Room for Children, 1 p.m. at Hawaii Kai; Maui – Nov. 15: 10:30 a.m. at Lahaina, 2:30 p.m. at Wailuku; Big Island – Nov. 20: 2:30 p.m. at Naalehu, and 6:30 p.m. at Pahala. These programs are recom-mended for ages 5 through adults.

HECO to the Rescue“For every dark cloud, there is a silver lining.”

H awaiian Elec-tric Co. came to the rescue

of Kahuku Public & School Library after vandals had smashed three glass windows on the front doors during the Labor Day weekend. A new keiki reading corner was damaged in the process but nothing was stolen. HECO staff gener-ously donated 45 new stuffed animals and 87 board books. Here, Children’s Librarian Nicole Thode is surrounded by stuffed animals which were placed in the refurbished children’s area, and the doors have been replaced. Other donations have been received from concerned community members and friends. There is a $1,000 reward lead-ing to the arrest and conviction of the vandals; call the library at 293-8935.

Abram

(See Earthquake damage, page 2)

Fujii-BabbMcDermottMay

HickersonTerukinaShiroma

Thode

Genealogy, Anyone?

W ant some help to research your family tree? Visit the Hawaii State Library’s Hawaii & Pa-

cific Section. They have a collection of resources that can assist you in researching your family history such as U. S. Census records for Hawaii (1900 –1930); printed census indexes compiled by special interest groups or commercial vendors; microfilmed vital records information on indi-viduals donated by the State Dept. of Health; and two ProQuest online databases (funded by Federal Library Services and Technology Act, admin-istered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services) which provide a variety of genealogical research-related records and documents. For more information, call the Hawaii State Library’s Hawaii & Pacific Sec-tion at (808) 586-3535.

Akamai Tip of the Month:

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By Sally Walstrum, Librarian, HSL – Art, Music, Recreation Section

BOYS OF BARAKADocumentary about an experimental institu-tion in Kenya where children live by strict guidelines, yet are given the freedom to grow. Follow 12 out-of-con-trol boys from the streets of Baltimore as they move into their temporary home, the Baraka School.

CLICKAdam Sandler stars as a workaholic architect who finds a universal remote that allows him to fast forward and rewind parts of his life. Complications arise when the remote starts to overrule his choices.

ELIZABETH IHelen Mirren and Jeremy Irons star in this HBO miniseries that explores the private and public life of Elizabeth I in the latter half of her reign, offering a personal look at her allies, her enemies and her suitors.

NEIL YOUNG: HEART OF GOLDThis is a concert film of Neil Young’s fall 2005 two-night stint at Nashville’s famed Ry-man Auditorium, home of the original Grand Ole Opry. Young simply wants to “play well, share the stage with my friends, give the best I can.”

By Wayne Kaneshiro, LBPH

LIBRARY TOONS!

TAKE THE LEADBased on a true story, Antonio Banderas stars as Pierre Dulane, an in-ternationally-acclaimed ballroom dancer who volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system. His background clashes with his students’ tastes, but to-gether they create a new style of dance.

THANK YOU FOR SMOKINGAaron Eckhart stars in this satire of a spin doctor for a big tobacco company who fights to protect America’s right to smoke, while still trying to remain a role model for his 12-year-old son.

By Liane Watanuki, Children’s Librarian,Kapolei Public Library

Allia Zobel-NolanWHAT I LIKE ABOUT ME (Preschool – Gr. 1)In this “book celebrat-ing differences,” kids discover that being different is what makes us special.

David MilgrimSEE PIP POINT (Preschool – Gr. 2)When Pip, a very, very small mouse gets Otto’s big, big balloon, he suddenly finds himself airborne.

Doreen CroninDOOBY DOOBY MOO (Preschool - Gr. 2)From the author of “Click, Clack, Moo” comes another story of Duck and his barnyard friends. This time the animals prepare for a talent show with the grand prize being a trampoline.

Jutta BauerGRANDPA’S ANGEL (Gr. 1-3) From his hospital bed, an elderly man shares his life story with his grandson, complete with war, love and marriage, and a very special protector.

Rodman PhilbrickTHE YOUNG MAN AND THE SEA(Gr. 4 - 6) This fast-paced story of a 12-year-old boy’s determination to help

(Children’s Book Week, from front page)

his father and save his fishing boat has an incredible ending that will leave read-ers breathless. Fans of “Hatchet” will be hooked by this novel.

Dave Barry and Ridley PearsonPETER AND THE STARCATCHERS (Gr. 4 - 6) In this 2007 Nene Award Nominee, talking dolphins, a giant crocodile, nasty mermaids, vicious pirates, and “starstuff” ... all the elements needed for a great adventure novel are here in this prequel to “Peter Pan.”

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McDermott, from Detroit, Mich., is a three-time Caldecott medalist and has created more than 25 books and animated films. His first book “Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti” was awarded a Caldecott Honor Book. McDermott’s subsequent books in-clude “Arrow to the Sun: A Tale from the Pueblo,” which won the coveted Caldecott Medal, and “Raven: A Trick-ster Tale from the Pacific Northwest,” another Caldecott Honor Book. He will be the featured host of “McDermott in Motion,” a performance of three of his picture books adapted for storytelling, masks, and dance, and performed by Nyla Fujii–Babb and Yukie Shiroma in 8 public libraries from Nov. 13 – 20: Molokai – Nov. 13, 3 p.m. at Molokai; Maui – Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. at Wailuku; Kauai – Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. at Lihue; Lanai – Nov. 17,

2:15 p.m. at Lanai; Big Island – Nov. 18, 2 p.m. at Kailua-Kona; Oahu – Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. at Kapolei; Nov. 16, 5 p.m. at McCully-Moiliili; and Nov. 20, 3 p.m. at Ewa Beach. These programs are recom-mended for ages 5 through adults. Terukina, a veteran actress, per-formed with the East West Players in Los Angeles. Since returning to Hawaii, she has appeared in numerous stage, film, and television roles. “Island Kine Storytime with Auntie Jan” is scheduled for eight public librar-ies from Nov. 13 – 21: Kauai – Nov. 13: 10:30 a.m. at Hanapepe, 6:30 p.m. at Waimea; Nov. 15: 10:30 a.m. at Kapaa, 6:30 p.m. at Princeville; Big Island – Nov. 14, 3 p.m. at Mt. View; Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m. at Holualoa; Maui – Nov. 16, 10 a.m. at Makawao; and Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. at Kihei. These programs are recommended for preschoolers through adults. Hickerson, from New Haven, Conn., has been called “a great songleader” by Pete Seeger. He has performed over 1,000 times throughout the U.S. and in Canada, Finland, and Ukraine. His rep-ertoire includes a vast array of folksongs, and he has recordings on the Folk-Legacy and Folkways labels, ranging from 1957 to 2003. Hickerson, who for 35 years was Librarian and Director of the Archive of Folk Song/Culture at the Library of Con-gress, is scheduled to perform on Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. at Pearl City Public Library. This program is recommended for grades 3 through adults. These Children’s Book Week 2006 programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, the UH-Manoa Outreach College, Statewide Cultural Ex-tension Program; and the State Founda-tion on Culture and the Arts. Call the hosting library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed. Program schedules are subject to change; call hosting library to confirm performance and for more information. Other public libraries are hosting free programs for Children’s Book Week 2006, as well. Visit the HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii.org for a complete listing of programs.

While the Laupahoehoe Public & School Library is closed, customers may visit any neighboring public library. In

addition, cus-tomers may log–on to the HSPLS web-site: www.librariesha-waii.org from their home or office computer, to browse the HSPLS Cata-log for book titles, eB-ooks, digital audio books, EBSCOhost (features a wide variety of online databases), which provides full text materi-als from magazines, newspapers,

journals and other publications. Other Big Island, Maui and Oahu libraries sustained some minor dam-age such as falling ceiling tiles, warped bookshelves, and books and other items strewn all over the floor. There were no reports of damage to Kauai libraries. “The full extent of the damage is still unknown,” said State Librarian Jo Ann Schindler. “But we are thankful that there was no loss of life or major injuries, probably due in part to the fact that the quakes occurred early that Sunday morn-ing.” On Oahu, three public libraries - the flagship Hawaii State Library, Mililani, and Waikiki-Kapahulu - reported that the earthquakes enlarged some of the existing minor building cracks. At Mililani Public Library, the entire length of the bottom of a new atrium wall built this past March was cracked. Two Maui libraries – Wailuku and Lahaina – reported some damage. Wai-luku Public Library reported shelving pulled out from walls, library materials tossed across floors, and ceiling tiles, air conditioning vents and fixtures had sustained some damage. The Hawaii State Public Library Sys-tem is continuing to work with DAGS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State Civil Defense on assess-ing damages from both earthquakes and power outages on October 15th.

(Earthquake damage, from front page)

At Mililani Public Library, the bottom of a new atrium wall was cracked.

Earthquake damage inside the Laupahoehoe Public & School Library.

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