Hlaweb.org
Title
Hawaii Library Association
Description
History
The Hawaii Library Association (HLA) was founded in 1922 with 20 members, and became a chapter of the American Library Association in March 1924. In those days, the meetings were scheduled to coincide with the arrivals of the inter-island boats. During the first decade, the Association presented such speakers as Padraic Colum (1923), John Marquand (1932), and Christopher Morley (1933) to its members. By March 1941 there were 69 members and by October 1943, there were 87 members and three honorary members.
The Hawaii Library Association is incorporated and its records are in the Preservation Department, Brigham Young University. For further information you may contact Rex Frandsen, HLA Archivist.
Concern was constantly felt by the organization for the setting and maintaining of standards of adequate professional training. In 1937, the Association requested the regents of the University of Hawaii to require each graduating teacher to take six credits of library work. In November 1944, HLA recommended the appointment by the Department of Public Instruction of a School Library Supervisor, to be a graduate of an accredited library school with school library experience. Such a position was created in 1959 and a qualified librarian was appointed. Further influence of HLA was felt when Hawaii attained statehood and the state library system was organized, for the Association advised, recommended and sometimes protested until a workable system was evolved.
Languages
English
Contact
- Hawaii Library Association
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- Honolulu HI
- US 96812
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- +1.8089567853
Additional Information
Related Domains
External Links
- Alexa: Hlaweb.org
