KO Summit Reflections
On June 18, the ʻɲ Hawaiian Knowledge Organization System (HKOS) team brought together folks from across the pae ʻāina to discuss how knowledge organization, grounded in Hawaiian worldview and language, can improve understanding and access to ʻike Hawaiʻi, while identifying the commitments and partnerships needed to sustain this work. He Waipuna Knowledge Organization Summit was held in Hale Laʻakea on the beautiful Windward Community College campus in Koʻolaupoko, Oʻahu. Attendees represented institutions from across Hawaiʻi including the University of Hawaiʻi System, Hula Preservation Society, Ka Ipu Makani, Kamehameha Schools, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, and the Hawaiian Historical Society.
He Waipuna opened with an overview of ʻɲ’s vision, goals, and progress, followed by reflections from some members of the HKOS Working Group (Melia Kalawe, Hina Keala, and Bruce Torres Fischer) about how they envision the HKOS supporting their collections and communities. Participants then engaged in facilitated discussions centered on Hawaiian knowledge organization and other key strategic areas, including Hawaiian library services, HKOS software, and institutional partnerships needed to advance the work.
Summit planning was led by Kawena Komeiji, Hinano Tangaro, and Dr. Shavonn Matsuda (Ƶ Maui College) along with Annemarie Paikai (Ƶ Hilo), Keahiahi Long (ƵM LIS Program), and Margaret Joyce. The Summit was also supported by Ani Kawada, Auliʻi Ludington, ʻĀnela Purcell, Anayah Tora, and ʻAulani and Kainani Wagner.
Mahalo to the Mellon Foundation for supporting the event!