About This Year's Conference Theme, Laulima
ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia - No task is too big if done together.
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings, Mary Kawena Pukui, #142
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings, Mary Kawena Pukui, #142
There has never been a more urgent time for solidarity in our profession. Libraries across the nation are facing mounting challenges -- from coordinated attacks on intellectual freedom, to dwindling public funding, to shifting federal policies that threaten access and equity. In the face of these pressures, our greatest strength lies in our ability to lift each other up. As libraries continue to evolve alongside these challenges and the changing needs of our communities, we are reminded that meaningful progress happens when we share knowledge, lend support, and move forward together.
This year’s conference embraces the spirit of laulima by highlighting collaborative efforts across library types, communities, and islands. Like strands of rope twisted together, our individual actions gain strength through unity. From joint projects and cross-campus partnerships to the everyday teamwork that keeps our services thriving, we’ll explore how cooperation nurtures innovation, equity, and resilience -- and how cultural survival, like rope-making, depends on the steady, intentional work of many hands.
Join us for a conference experience full of connection, inspiration, and collective vision -- because ʻaʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia / no task is too big when done together.
This year’s conference embraces the spirit of laulima by highlighting collaborative efforts across library types, communities, and islands. Like strands of rope twisted together, our individual actions gain strength through unity. From joint projects and cross-campus partnerships to the everyday teamwork that keeps our services thriving, we’ll explore how cooperation nurtures innovation, equity, and resilience -- and how cultural survival, like rope-making, depends on the steady, intentional work of many hands.
Join us for a conference experience full of connection, inspiration, and collective vision -- because ʻaʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia / no task is too big when done together.
-by Kelly Campbell, HLA President
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Mahalo to Our Venue PartnerWe are so grateful to Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) Library & Learning Commons for generously arranging for the facilities for this year’s in-person conference activities. We're excited to partner with HPU in this way, and to host you in their beautiful facilities, for part of the conference. More details about the conference format and in-person events at HPU will be shared soon.
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