2025 Hawaii School Library Conference: Full Schedule

Reimagine and Refresh

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7:00am HST

Continental Breakfast

Friday August 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am HST

Piinaio Ballroom 1

Friday August 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

General

7:00am HST

Registration

Friday August 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am HST

Foyer

Friday August 8, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am HST
Foyer

General

8:00am HST

Keynote:

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am HST

Piinaio Ballroom 1

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 →

Partners

Hawaii Department of Education | School Library Media Services

Friday August 8, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

General

9:40am HST

How Hiring a Certified School Librarian Impacted Reading Culture at Waiāhole Elementary

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Palolo Room 2

For years Waiāhole Elementary Principal Alex Obra struggled to keep the school library open without a certified librarian. In 2024, Obra secured funding and was able to hire a certified school library media specialist. Our session will share qualitative and quantitative evidence of the impacts of hiring a school librarian on student interest in reading and the school's teaching and learning environment.

Speakers

Alex Obra

Principal, Waiahole Elementary

Selena Mobbs

School Librarian, Waiahole Elementary

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Palolo Room 2

Breakout

9:40am HST

LS2 Reports & Cataloging LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Palolo Room 3 & 4

Coming Soon!

Speakers

Mike Sweeney

Special Projects Manager, The Library Corporation

If you need any assistance with the LS2 system or if you have any questions or concerns regarding the software, please feel free to contact me at any time at 844-786-7966. My work hours reflect the Hawaii school hours, so I am available throughout each school day. I will be working... Read More →

Exhibitors

The Library Corporation

The Library Corporation is a woman-owned, international technology company with industry-leading support, providing enterprise software systems, hardware solutions, and data services that are trusted by more than 5,500 libraries and media centers worldwide.

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Palolo Room 3 & 4

Breakout

9:40am HST

Poetry for All! LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Makiki Room

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

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Makiki Room

Breakout

9:40am HST

Refresh Reading Engagement with Book Subscription Boxes LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Piinaio Ballroom 1

Refresh reading engagement programming in your library with book subscription boxes. Join us for a practical session where we will share our experiences in developing and executing this fun program, from selecting the perfect books to finding those extra-special freebies students will love.

Participants will engage in collaborative planning by developing their own subscription box program, from thematic design to budget considerations. Participants will leave the session with a plan to implement this program in their libraries. Let's unbox literacy together!

Speakers

Tara Nakata

Librarian, Lahainaluna High School

Martina Nagaasako

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

Breakout

9:40am HST

Renew & Refresh: Getting Back to Basics with World Book Online LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Naio Room

School libraries are evolving - and so are the ways we support student learning and digital engagement. Refresh your skills by revisiting the basics of World Book Online! In this interactive session, you'll reconnect with foundational resources (Kids, Student, Discover, Advanced, eBooks) through practical, hands-on activities. Leave ready to reimagine research, boost student engagement, and bring fresh ideas back to your library.

Exhibitor Representative

Jennifer Clayton

Educational Consultant, World Book

Exhibitors

World Book

World Book provides trusted, engaging, and up-to-date content in both print and digital formats, supporting learning and research for all ages. With expert-reviewed articles, interactive features, and continuously updated resources, it’s a go-to source for homes, libraries, and... Read More →

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Naio Room

Breakout

9:40am HST

Sora Essentials -Accessing your statewide digital reading platform LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Palolo Room 1

Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Our Sora Essentials session is intended for librarians and other educators brand new to the Sora platform who want to learn to:
• Logging into Sora and borrowing digital books
• Customize the reading and listening experiences for all types of readers
• Explore the top ways Sora serves students
• Help your students and other staff get started with Sora
• Learn how to offer additional digital books in Sora with an Advantage account

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 →

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

10:55am HST

Exhibitor Exploration LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 10:55am - 11:30am HST

Piinaio Ballroom 2

Exhibitors

Beanstack

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

World Book

Capstone

Capstone is the nation’s leading educational publisher of K-5 digital solutions, children’s books, and literacy programs for school libraries, classrooms, and at-home reading. Home of the award-winning PebbleGo™ curriculum-connected learning tool, Capstone has a passion for... Read More →

The Library Corporation

Sora, by OverDrive Education

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.

Infobase

Infobase delivers award-winning multimedia reference content, online tools and technology, and professional development and training solutions to the school and library communities. For 80+ years, Infobase has been a reliable, authoritative resource providing flexible options for... Read More →

Infinium Interior

Infinium Interiors

Infinium Interiors is a veteran and minority-owned, small business specializing in office furniture, space planning, and interior design services. We provide services to Corporate Businesses, Education, Healthcare, Nonprofit and Government Sectors. Our goal is to help our clients... Read More →

Hawaii Association of School Librarians

Professional association (501c(3)) for school librarians in Hawaiʻi

Bess Press

Bess Press Publishing is an educational content producer and distributor of Hawaiian and Pacific island studies curriculum for Pre-K through High School and is comprised of varying divisions focused on educational publishing, trade publishing, online publishing, distribution, and... Read More →

OCID Computer Science

Mission: To provide equitable access to high quality Computer Science education to all preK-12 students within the Hawaii State Department of Education.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library and Information Science

The Library & Information Science Program at UH Mānoa offers an ALA-accredited master’s degree which allows teachers to add the School Librarian teaching field to their teaching license. We also welcome school librarians for continuing education.

Follett School Solutions

Follett Content Solutions provides solutions for your library and classroom content needs, including curated book lists, Follett Book eFairs, Makerspace and hands-on learning resources, International Baccalaureate materials, genrefication and new school services, and more!

Hawaii State Public Library System

Friday August 8, 2025 10:55am - 11:30am HST
Piinaio Ballroom 2

General

10:55am HST

Creative Possibilities with the Virtual Fabrication Lab

Friday August 8, 2025 10:55am - 11:30am HST

Piinaio Ballroom 2

Discover how to harness the power of cutting-edge digital fabrication tools. Learn how you can work with the Virtual Fabrication Lab team to bring your unique project ideas to life, as well as explore Canvas Courses that are available for all DOE teachers/students. Join us for a make-and-take!

Speakers

Courtney Tawata

Educational Specialist, State Distance Learning Program

Terry Holck

Friday August 8, 2025 10:55am - 11:30am HST
Piinaio Ballroom 2

Hands-On Interactive

10:55am HST

HO Interactive

Friday August 8, 2025 10:55am - 11:30am HST

Piinaio Ballroom 2

Friday August 8, 2025 10:55am - 11:30am HST
Piinaio Ballroom 2

Hands-On Interactive

10:55am HST

Innovate, Integrate, Inspire: Blending Computer Science and AI in the Library

Friday August 8, 2025 10:55am - 11:30am HST

Piinaio Ballroom 2

Discover innovative ways to blend computer science and AI into various subjects within the library context. This booth will provide practical examples and resources to help librarians and educators collaborate in integrating Computer Science/AI, fostering creativity and critical thinking in students.

Speakers

Brett Tanaka

Educational Specialist, HIDOE Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design

Brett Tanaka is the Computer Science Educational Specialist from the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design (OCID) - Digital Design Team (DDT).

Miki Cacace

Resource Teacher, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design

Friday August 8, 2025 10:55am - 11:30am HST
Piinaio Ballroom 2

Hands-On Interactive

11:30am HST

Lunch

Friday August 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm HST

Piinaio Ballroom 1

Friday August 8, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

General

12:00pm HST

Lunch Speaker:

Friday August 8, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm HST

Piinaio Ballroom 1

Friday August 8, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

General

12:35pm HST

Diana Rendina (TBD)

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Makiki Room

Slide Presentation

Coming Soon!

Speakers

Diana Rendina

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Makiki Room

Breakout

12:35pm HST

EBSCO (TBD) LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Palolo Room 1

Coming Soon!

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

12:35pm HST

Engaging K-12 Students in Computer Science with MagicSchool AI LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Piinaio Ballroom 1

Join us for an interactive session where you'll explore dynamic tools and innovative strategies designed to integrate Library and Computer Science standards-based concepts. Learn to unpack AASL standards, create engaging bilingual resources, and use the MagicSchool AI Image Generator to enhance concepts. Discover how to craft relevant instructional materials that resonate with students and incorporate a character chatbot to personalize their learning experience.

Speakers

Brett Tanaka

Educational Specialist, HIDOE Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design

Brett Tanaka is the Computer Science Educational Specialist from the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design (OCID) - Digital Design Team (DDT).

Miki Cacace

Resource Teacher, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

Breakout

12:35pm HST

ISTELive 25 Sharing (TBD) LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Palolo Room 2

Coming Soon!

Speakers

Michelle Carlson

Librarian a.k.a. Facilitator of Curiosity, Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School

Carolyn Kirio

Librarian, W. R. Farrington High

Carolyn H. Kirio is a Librarian at Farrington High School where she collaborates and instructs with teachers in project-based learning work. She has presented at state and national conferences and has coauthored Collaborating for Project-based Learning in Grades 9-12 (Linworth Publishing... Read More →

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Palolo Room 2

Breakout

12:35pm HST

Year at a Glance: Plan Ahead with Learn360 LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Palolo Room 3 & 4

Bring your post- its and your planners, we’re mapping out the school year. From Back to School through Memorial Day, we are aligning content to holidays, classroom and library needs. Get your school newsletters started with engaging ways to integrate Learn360 content year round. From videos to printables, discover topics and ideas to inspire your staff and students.

In this productive presentation, you will learn:
-How to align Learn360 to your school calendar
-How to share out Learn360 resources across your staff and school
-How to integrate Learn360 across subjects and grade levels
-How to support your educators with Learn360 training resources

Exhibitor Representative

Tim Good

Business Development Executive, Infobase

Exhibitors

Infobase

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Palolo Room 3 & 4

Breakout

12:35pm HST

Newly Designed LS2 Reports LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

Naio Room

Start the upcoming school year with getting to know the newly designed LS2 Reports and how to navigate through the new environment. In this breakout session we will cover how to search, run and print reports within the new LS2 Reports; as well as how to save some of your most frequently used reports and how to schedule them.

NOTE: This is a CORE bundle resource.

Speakers

Mike Sweeney

Special Projects Manager, The Library Corporation

Exhibitors

The Library Corporation

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Naio Room

LS2

2:00pm HST

Data-Driven Transformation: Using TitleWise to Reimagine Hawaii’s School Libraries LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Palolo Room 1

Ready to renew and reimagine your library, but not sure where to start? Learn how Follett’s TitleWise Analysis can serve as a powerful advocacy tool to assess your collection, highlight areas for growth, and build a compelling case for funding and support. Need to build a multi-year plan to develop your library collection? Learn how TitleMap helps you develop this plan—aligned with curriculum goals, student interests, and equity priorities. This session will show how Hawaii school libraries can use data to drive meaningful change and how Follett supports that transformation with curated content, culturally relevant titles, and digital tools—helping you bring your vision of a vibrant, inclusive library to life.

Exhibitor Representative

Matthew Paur

Classroom and Library Consultant, Follett Content Solutions

Exhibitors

Follett School Solutions

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Don't Despair, Repair! LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Piinaio Ballroom 1

A hands-on workshop addressing common book damage. This session will equip librarians with essential skills for mending torn pages, reattaching covers, and reinforcing spines. We'll cover cost-effective techniques, material selection, and preventative measures, emphasizing the importance of extending the lifespan of valuable resources. Participants will leave with a practical guide and renewed confidence in maintaining their collections, ensuring books remain accessible and appealing to students for years to come. This workshop promotes resourcefulness and stewardship within the library setting.

Speakers

Renea Ruark

Librarian, Pūʻōhala School

Caitlin Ramirez

Librarian, Mokapu Elementary School

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Piinaio Ballroom 1

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Lit Wars! District and School-wide Reading Competitions to Inspire LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Makiki Room

Have you ever wanted to run a reading competition for your students to help challenge and insipre them? Then join us for a presentation on how to organize these large and small scale competitions. Bring ideas or examples and hear how we run district wide middle school Book Battles in Victoria, BC, Canada, and school wide competitions in Surrey, BC. There may even be some book trivia for prizes!

Speakers

Keely Thornton

Teacher-Librarian, Monterey Middle School

Keely Thorntonis a Teacher-Librarian in the Greater Victoria School District in Canada for the past 20 years. She is growing roots at Monterey Middle School having been in the library for 18 years now! She has also worked in Elementary and High School Library Learning Commons around... Read More →

Tammy Le

Teacher-Librarian, Ecole Salish Secondary

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Makiki Room

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Passive Programming Ideas LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Naio Room

Has "other duties as assigned" taken over your day-to-day operations leaving little to no time to run proper programs in your library? Here are some great passive programming ideas that are easy to "set it and forget it" until it's time for the next one.

Speakers

Daphne Miyashiro

Librarian, Kalani High School

Current Read: Red String Theory by Lauren Kung Jessen

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Naio Room

Breakout

2:00pm HST

The Power of PebbleGo LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

Palolo Room 2

Slide Presentation

Learn why PebbleGo is loved by students and trusted by librarians. Join us to discover PebbleGo’s updated look, new features, new lesson plans and see how PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next articles correlate to 90+% of the C3 Framework, NGSS and the Hawaii Social Studies and Science Standards.

Using PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next’s read aloud voice audio, even your struggling readers will grasp the content. Teach even your youngest students how to use PebbleGo once and they can use it on their own. We have made it even easier to support your teachers and students.

Hear from fellow librarians on how they use PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next and how they partner with their teachers to integrate PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next into the classroom and curriculum.

Exhibitor Representative

Teresa Sakurada

Hawaii Capstone Sales Rep, Capstone

Please stop by my booth to enter my book drawing and find out how Capstone can support your school with Science/NGSS and Social Studies/C3 resources. I am the Hawaii Sales Rep for Capstone (library and classroom) and Lerner. I specialize in expiring funds and working to ensure... Read More →

Exhibitors