2025 Hawaii School Library Conference: Full Schedule

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9:40am HST

Brush Off the Dust: Hands-on Weeding Your Hawaiʻi Collection

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Do you have old, possibly rare Hawaiian materials you’re not sure what to do with? Brush off the dust and bring a few for us to review together. University of Hawaiʻi Librarians will guide participants through the process of reviewing materials for signs of being out of date, culturally inaccurate, and determining what to do with weeded materials. Participants are encouraged to bring five titles that you are not sure what to do with. You may bring a list or pictures of the titles if you prefer. Walk away with an action plan for what to do with the rest of your collection.

Speakers

Meera Garud

Instructor, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Erica Dias

Hawaiʻi-Pacific Resources Librarian, Kapiʻolani Community College

Cindy Texeira

Hawai'i Resources Librarian, Windward Community College

Shannon Alueta

Instruction Librarian, UH Maui College

Shannon Alueta is currently UHMC's Instruction Librarian. Previously, she worked as a HIDOE High School Librarian for 16 years, and earned her National Board Certification in Library Media/Early Childhood Through Young Adulthood in 2012.

Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz

Hawaiian and Pacific Librarian, Leeward Community College

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

Breakout

9:40am HST

Build Your Own Escape Room Using Gale Resources LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Palolo Room 3 & 4

Escape Rooms are a unique way to engage your learners, and Gale is here to help you build them! In this training, we will explore our pre-made content specific Escape rooms and the blank template Escape Rooms ready for you to create your own. Plus, this is an interactive training so, you will have the opportunity complete one of the pre-made Gale Escape rooms! Escape rooms are an engaging way to help your students explore your Gale resources from the Hawaii Department of Ed. Learn best practices for Escape Room development and implementation. This session is intended for any educator looking to integrate Gale into their library or classroom.

Exhibitor Representative

Tammi Burke

Senior Training Consultant, Gale

Tammi Burke, Gale Senior Training ConsultantBackground: Bachelor of Arts in Education, Early Childhood Minor - ZA Endorsement. Elementary Educator, Reading Specialist, Professional Development Project Manager, Bachelor of Science in Advertising/PR, began Gale career in 2016. You’ll... Read More →

Exhibitors

Gale

Gale develops essential, curriculum-aligned content that empowers educators to solve curriculum challenges, keep students engaged in learning, and help schools curate a virtual non-fiction library.

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Palolo Room 3 & 4

Breakout

9:40am HST

Diana Rendina (TBD) LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Makiki Room

Slide Presentation

Coming Soon!

Speakers

Diana Rendina

Diana Rendina, MLIS, is the teacher librarian at Tampa Preparatory School, an independent 6-12 school in Florida. Previously, she was the media specialist at Stewart Middle Magnet School where she transformed their library and piloted their makerspace program.Diana has received several... Read More →

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Makiki Room

Breakout

9:40am HST

Lunch Time Literacy: Short and Fun Book Clubs for Middle School Readers LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Palolo Room 1

Our hands-on session will showcase a few examples and ideas to inspire book clubs at your own library. Attendees will have the opportunity to create a sample craft, enjoy themed snacks, and explore meaningful discussion prompts designed to deepen students’ connections with books. Book clubs can help children develop a reading identity, foster a lifelong love of reading, and support social-emotional learning—all while making new friends and having fun!

Speakers

Betty Arai

Librarian, Mililani High School

Caroline Lee

Librarian, Honouliuli Middle School

She/Her. Wife, Sister, Mom Boy. For Frodo!

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

9:40am HST

TBD LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Palolo Room 2

NOTE: This is a CORE bundle resource.

Thursday August 7, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Palolo Room 2

Breakout

12:35pm HST

Bridging the Gap: Strengthening K-12 and Academic Library Partnerships for Student Success LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Palolo Room 2

Last year, we began a discussion about ways to connect academic and school libraries in a more coordinated effort to equip K-12 students with essential research skills and information literacy foundations that support lifelong learning. Since then, we've taken action. A new working group of school and academic librarians is actively collaborating to reach young students statewide, including those in schools without librarians. We also conducted a survey of school and academic librarians to identify the most critical skills students need, the gaps that hinder their readiness for higher education, and opportunities to build a seamless K-20 pipeline of support.

Join us as we share our progress, discuss emerging ideas, and invite you to help shape our next steps. Through interactive discussion, we’ll explore ways to strengthen collaboration between school and academic librarians to ensure students are prepared for the complex information landscapes of both higher education and life beyond the classroom. Let’s work together and turn these insights into meaningful action.

Speakers

Carina Chernisky

Public Services Librarian, UH West Oʻahu

Carina Chernisky is a Public Services Librarian at the University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu Library where she serves as the liaison to the Education and Social Sciences divisions. Carina is active in campus and system efforts related to Open Educational Resources, and currently serves... Read More →

Shannon Alueta

Instruction Librarian, UH Maui College

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Palolo Room 2

Breakout

12:35pm HST

Connecting Clicks & Compassion: Mindful Media Literacy for Today’s Learners LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Palolo Room 3 & 4

Slide Presentation

Empower students to navigate today’s complex media landscape with both intellect and heart by blending media literacy instruction with social emotional learning. We'll explore simple but powerful strategies to help students recognize their emotional responses to media and make mindful choices to engage with media personally and academically. Learn how to foster emotional intelligence and critical thinking by adapting resources from educators like Jennifer LaGarde and organizations like the News Literacy Project and Common Sense Media to combat misinformation with age-appropriate content that is locally relevant. Come ready to explore resources and exchange ideas so that you can leave with a simple mini lesson you can implement right away in your classroom or library.

Speakers

Meera Garud

Instructor, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Caitlin Ramirez

Librarian, Mokapu Elementary School

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Palolo Room 3 & 4

Breakout

12:35pm HST

Poetry for All LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Makiki Room

Slide Presentation

In this generative and illustrative session, poet, children's author, and Typewriter Rodeo founder Sean Petrie will begin by -- BOOM! -- writing a spontaneous poem from audience suggestions in less than a minute, on a typewriter. Then he'll walk through successful poetry readings and exercises he’s used in schools across the U.S. Will you act out some animal poems? Write some quick-fun original verses for each other? You will! You'll also come away with a set of exercises and poems you can use in your library or classroom, and a renewed appreciation for the joys of reading and writing poetry. (And using typewriters.)

Speakers

Sean Petrie

Sean Petrie is an award-winning author, poet, and professor. As a founder of the poetry troupe Typewriter Rodeo, Sean has written over 20,000 poems for people all over the country, at events ranging from Willie Nelson's annual music festival to the Smithsonian Museum, from celebrities to accountants (not necessarily mutually exclusive!), ages 1 to 100. He has taught hundreds of poetry and... Read More →

Partners

Pacific Literacy Consortium

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Makiki Room

Breakout

12:35pm HST

Talk Story with Local Authors LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Piinaio Ballroom 1

Refresh your library collection by learning about newly published books and meeting the authors and illustrators behind these amazing new stories. Be ready make connections for school author presentations and more. In this session you will be able to meet local authors (new and experienced) share their books and experiences being creative writers and illustrators.

Speakers

Cheryl Ryan

Librarian, Enchanted Lake Elementary

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

Breakout

12:35pm HST

Unlocking the Power of Sora: Transforming Reading Culture with Digital Tools LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Palolo Room 1

Ready to revolutionize reading engagement? This dynamic session will showcase how Sora’s powerful features can captivate readers, empower educators, and foster a thriving digital reading culture. Get an exclusive look at upcoming innovations, discover practical strategies to boost adoption, and learn how to build team-wide enthusiasm for digital reading. Whether you're looking to enhance access, inspire reluctant readers, or strengthen your school’s reading community, this session will equip you with actionable insights to make the most of your digital collection.

Exhibitor Representative

Jody Brookshire

Strategic Account Executive, Sora by OverDrive

Jody Brookshire is a dedicated e-learning and digital content Educational Account Executive with more than 23 years in the industry. Her background includes supporting districts with digital content, 21st Century technology initiatives, STEM & Robotics, and full implementation of... Read More →

Exhibitors

Sora, by OverDrive Education

The Sora student reading platform is designed to ignite a love of reading. Named one of TIME's Best Inventions, Sora provides every student digital access to the right books, including required curriculum titles, class sets and choice reading. Sora serves 62,000 schools worldwide... Read More →

Thursday August 7, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Building a Foundation for Literacy: Collaborative Strategies for Promoting Reading LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Palolo Room 3 & 4

Join us for an engaging informational session designed for librarians looking for innovative strategies for promoting literacy. This session will highlight the integration of interactive library spaces and hands-on reading activities to inspire young readers. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own literacy promotion ideas and collaborate with peers on effective approaches to fostering a love of reading at all grade levels. Additionally, a dynamic new reading initiative for Kindergarten through Grade 3 students called the Gosling Award program will be shared. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your literacy programs and inspire students across all ages!

Speakers

Dori Seatriz

Librarian, Mililani Waena Elementary School

Janice Lee

School Librarian, Mililani Uka Elementary

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Palolo Room 3 & 4

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Diana Rendina (TBD) LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Makiki Room

Coming Soon!

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Makiki Room

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Empowering Librarians with the Virtual Fabrication Lab LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Palolo Room 2

Explore how the Virtual Fabrication Lab empowers DOE educators and students with hands-on STEM and computer science experiences by providing access to our fabrication equipment, including 3D printers and laser cutters. Discover the creative opportunities available through our Canvas Courses, learn how we’ve partnered with DOE librarians, and gain inspiration for how you can utilize our fabrication services for your students in the upcoming school year!

Speakers

Courtney Tawata

Educational Specialist, State Distance Learning Program

Terry Holck

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Palolo Room 2

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Molokai Library Services Cadreʻs (MLSC) New Episode LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Palolo Room 1

Join us as we share the latest episode of Molokai Library Services Cadre’s (MLSC) journey to refresh and reimagine the vital role of libraries and librarians in our evolving communities.

This session will focus on best practices such as grant writing to sustain and expand library services, growing our own through professional growth opportunities and
community involvement activities.

Speakers

Diane Mokuau

Librarian, Molokai High School

Aisha Senas-Childs

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Read, Return, Repeat: Building a Culture of Reading Through Gamification with Beanstack LIMITED

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Piinaio Ballroom 1

Learn how Beanstack can help you build a strong culture of reading at your school. You'll learn our three best practices and how to implement them: setting a community goal, running friendly competitions, and providing recognition and incentives. Plus, you'll hear directly from other HIDOE school librarians and how they've used Beanstack in their schools. Whether you're new to Beanstack or a seasoned veteran, you're sure to leave this session with clear next steps for building your reading culture!

Exhibitor Representative

Kelly Willams

School Success Manager, Beanstack

Instead of a quiz-based approach, Beanstack uses competition, recognition, and proven gamification principles to motivate students to read and grow a school district’s reading culture. The flagship product of Zoobean Inc., Beanstack is licensed by over 15,000 schools around the... Read More →

Exhibitors

Beanstack

Beanstack helps public libraries, schools, and school districts grow their reading culture and motivate readers to read more.

Thursday August 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

Breakout