President's Message
We have several exciting events planned for this fall. In early September, there's a mentoring mixer; in mid-October, SLA National President-Elect, Stephen Abram, will be here; and we will have our Annual Business Meeting and change of board officers in mid-December.
Seeking Starry Night: Astronomer fights light pollution
Why is it better to be in the dark at night? The small audience that gathered on a wet and windy evening learned that light pollution of Hawaii's night skies should be a concern for all of us.
Open Source Omelettes: Taking tech to your library
On June 4, 2006 the SLA Hawaiian Pacific Chapter held a special brunch at the Outrigger Canoe Club featuring Brian Chee as guest speaker.
SLA Annual Conference Special Package:
Just desserts for SLA Conference attendees
I learned two things from attending the SLA Conference in Baltimore this summer: the SLA Annual Conference provides countless opportunities for both educational and professional growth, and special librarians know how to have fun.
Roadmap to SLA: Making the most of the conference experience
"First Timer," the ribbon at the bottom of my badge read. It seemed so blatant, calling attention to my lack of experience. However, as the conference progressed, I found it wasn’t so much a sign of inexperience, but one of welcome.