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State Librarian Receives Second Consecutive Exceptional Rating from BOE

State Librarian Richard Burns received an "Exceptional" rating from the Board of Education (BOE), the highest rating possible, during his annual job performance evaluation, and received commendations from then-Governor Neil Abercrombie and a resolution from the Board for his 30 years of dedicated service during the Board's General Business Meeting November 18. Burns, who is retiring at the end of December 2014, also received an Exceptional rating from the BOE on July 16, 2013.

"I am extremely grateful to Chairman Horner and the Board of Education for their support of the Hawaii State Public Library System and myself," said Burns. "This Performance Review rating is a reflection on the efforts of all our dedicated staff members across the state who have made our libraries essential anchor institutions in their communities and have dramatically increased the value Hawaii's Public Libraries provide for the people of Hawaii. The Library System has transformed itself over the last several years, we have laid a solid foundation for continuing progress and successes, and the future for the Hawaii State Public Library System is very bright."

Board of Education Chairman Don Horner said, "The invaluable commitment and abilities of individuals like Mr. Burns enables the HSPLS to provide Hawaii's residents with access to education, information, programs and services."

Among the major milestones that the Hawaii State Public Library System has achieved under State Librarian Richard Burns' leadership include:

* Partnering with the University of Hawaii and the State Department of Education during 2010-2013 to complete two federal Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) grants totaling $36 million, providing free wireless Internet access in all 50 public libraries statewide which continues to gain in popularity with our patrons - just in the month of September 2014, a total of 20,410 sessions were held; new public access computers, including 54 ADA accessible workstations with assistive software; new hardware and software; and high-speed fiber optic connectivity for public libraries, public schools and community college campuses

* Leveraged a $823,000 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Opportunity Online hardware grant with the BTOP grant to install more than 780 new public access computers and workstations

* Partnered with Microsoft to become the only statewide public library system in the world to offer all our patrons free access to the Microsoft IT Academy and Digital Literacy Program which provides online digital literacy and advanced technology training

* Through the HSPLS' Mobile Netbook program, patrons can now borrow a netbook loaded with Microsoft Office 2010 software and mobile Internet connectivity for a 3-week loan period at 37 branches. In FY '14, a total of 260 netbooks circulated 1,599 times.

* E-book and audiobook collections (Overdrive, OneClickdigital and Project Gutenberg) now include more than 65,000 items; check outs of OverDrive eBooks have circulated more than 1 million copies statewide since being launched in 2006!

In recent years, the Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) has increased access, collections, programs and services, and has upgraded and improved its public access technology resources.

HSPLS' significant technology implementations, upgrades and enhancements led directly to the Library System earning the State of Hawaii's first Excellence in Technology Award in October 2012, and a State Technology Modernization Award from the Office of Information Management and Technology in 2013 for implementing a computer training program and rollout of the HSPLS Mobile Netbook Loan Program in 37 branches.

HSPLS' noteworthy facility accomplishments focused on building new energy efficient libraries outfitted with environmentally- friendly technologies including Grand Openings of three libraries: North Kohala Public Library (2010), Manoa Public Library (2012), and the Aiea Public Library (in July 2014), all of which earned the coveted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.

Over the past two years, seven libraries - Kaimuki, Kalihi-Palama, Manoa, Pahala, Waipahu, Wahiawa, and Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Libraries - have adjusted or increased their public service hours to offer more evening and weekend hours.

About Kaimuki Public Library

The mission of the Hawaii State Public Library System is to provide Hawaii's residents, in all walks of life, and at each stage of their lives, with access to education, information, programs and services, and to teach and nurture the love of reading and the habit of life-long learning.

HOURS

Sun - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Mon - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Tues - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wed. - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thurs.- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fri- 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (beginning 12/7/2012)
Sat & State Holidays - Closed

Library Cards
You may apply for a library card at any Hawaii public library. The initial card is FREE for Hawaii residents. Cards are also free for military personnel and their dependents with a copy of orders. The resident card replacement fee is $5.00. Resident library cards must be renewed every five years. There is no charge for the renewal.

STAFF

Branch Manager -- Maile Davis
Reference Librarian -- Jeffery Eldredge
Reference Librarian -- Cora Kelly
Children's Librarian -- Melissa LePage
Young Adult Librarian -- Baron Baroza

MAIN POLICIES

Library Cards
first one free, replacement $5.00
Loan Period
3 weeks for books and CDs
1 week for DVDs/ videos
View more information on Borrowing, Returning & Renewing Materials
Overdue fines
25 cents per day for all ages for books, CDs, DVDs/videos
Rental fees
$1.00 per week for DVDs and videos

SERVICES

CONNECT FROM HOME:

Search Catalog
CDs & DVDs
electronic databases
Download eBooks/Audio/Music
Serials
library information
Free Wi-Fi in the library during business hours. Login using your valid library card number and your PIN (last 4 digits of your phone no.)
and more!

Children's Storytimes
Most Sundays at 10:30 am, call 733-842. Enjoy stories and a simple craft.

Internet Computers -- one hour sessions with valid library card
13 internet computers for the public, one w/ ADA accommodations... printing available, donations requested
Click here for commonly asked questions regarding PC Reservations
Reserve a PC here

Loan Renewals:
On person with library material or call 733-8422, then press "0" -- have your library material with you when calling. For online renewals, use www.librarieshawaii.org and "my account" and your library card no.

Book Drops -- for after business hours -- one by the front door or drive-up book drop in the upper parking lot

Friends of the Kaimuki Library -- support group for the library
-- Members and officers needed
-- Ongoing book sale bookshelf - $1.00 per book

2 Photocopiers
** 20 cents per page

2 Microfilm Reader/Printers
** 15 cents per page

Ongoing Book Sale
** Friends of Kaimuki Library

ENHANCED SERVICES
The Hawaii State Public Library System provides the following enhanced services for library users. Click on the service in which you are interested for more information.

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