{"id":3257,"date":"2026-06-25T11:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T21:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/kawaihapai\/?page_id=3257"},"modified":"2026-10-16T08:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T18:26:10","slug":"hawaiian-knowledge-organization-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/kawaihapai\/kahawai\/hawaiian-knowledge-organization-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawaiian Knowledge Organization System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GOAL:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Co-create a Hawaiian Knowledge Organization System (HKOS) that supports Hawaiian language-controlled vocabulary and develops processes and partnerships to ensure the sustainable maintenance of the HKOS. Building upon the previous work of Ka Wai H\u0101pai, Kaho\u02bbiwai will advance the co-creation of the HKOS and develop software to host the HKOS. Together with our Collaboration Partners and Working Group, we will expand the number of domains and terms as we move towards implementation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OUR CO-CREATION METHODOLOGY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Co-creation is central to Kaho\u02bbiwai and ensures community and relational accountability while supporting other communities engaged in similar efforts. To prioritize and amplify community voices, we engage both Hawaiian knowledge and metadata experts. Our approach to building and sustaining relationships with our communities is illustrated in the He Mele No K\u0101ne Methodology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DOMAINS AND TERMS: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A central component of this work is representing the interconnected nature of Hawaiian knowledge via culturally appropriate and culturally rigorous organization schemas and vocabularies. Ka Wai H\u0101pai (2021-2024) created over 100 authority records for terms across three domains, and this work continues as part of Kaho\u02bbiwai (2024-2027).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Domains and Terms<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

PROGRESS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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NEXT STEPS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Testing and reviewing the software prototype<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Creating the HKOS Term Creation Handbook <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hiring a Hawaiian Knowledge Organization System Librarian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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