2025 Hawaii School Library Conference: Full Schedule

Reimagine and Refresh

7:00am HST

Continental Breakfast

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

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Join us in the foyer for coffee, juice and breakfast treats.

Thursday August 7, 2025 7:00am - 8:00am HST
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General

8:00am HST

Keynote: The Power of Poetry

Thursday August 7, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am HST

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Slide Presentation

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 8:00am - 9:30am HST
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General

9:40am HST

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

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

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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University of Hawaiʻi Librarians will guide participants through the process of reviewing materials for signs of being out of date, culturally inaccurate, and determining what to do with weeded materials.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

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.

Erica Dias

Hawaiʻi-Pacific Resources Librarian, Kapiʻolani Community College

Meera Garud

Instructor, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz

Hawaiian and Pacific Librarian, Leeward Community College

Cindy Texeira

Hawai'i Resources Librarian, Windward Community College

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

11:30am HST

Lunch & Networking

Thursday August 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm HST

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Thursday August 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm HST
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General

12:35pm HST

Talk Story with Local Authors

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

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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
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Breakout

2:00pm HST

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

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

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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
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Breakout

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

8:00am HST

Keynote:

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

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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
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General

9:40am HST

Refresh Reading Engagement with Book Subscription Boxes

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

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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

Martina Nagaasako

Tara Nakata

Librarian, Lahainaluna High School

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

11:30am HST

Lunch

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

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

12:00pm HST

Lunch Speaker:

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

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

12:35pm HST

Engaging K-12 Students in Computer Science with MagicSchool AI

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

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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

Miki Cacace

Resource Teacher, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design

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).

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

2:00pm HST

Don't Despair, Repair! LIMITED

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

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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

Caitlin Ramirez

Librarian, Mokapu Elementary School

Renea Ruark

Librarian, Pūʻōhala School

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

3:15pm HST

Closing & Evaluation LIMITED

Friday August 8, 2025 3:15pm - 3:30pm HST

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Friday August 8, 2025 3:15pm - 3:30pm HST
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General