Education briefs
Advertiser Staff
Libraries able to access databases
In a first for Hawai'i, all public libraries and many university, college and private school campuses will have unlimited access to 20 of the largest full-text reference databases available today, state Librarian Virginia Lowell announced.
Hawai'i residents can search and access full-text materials from thousands of magazines, journals, newspapers, reference books, biographies, encyclopedias, almanacs and other publications.
To use database services, visit a public library and access the EBSCOhost databases by signing up to use the Internet access computers. Patrons with valid library cards can also access the databases from their home computers.
The newly formed Hawai'i Library Consortium, whose members participated in the statewide purchase of the databases, include the Hawai'i State Public Library System, all campuses of the University of Hawai'i, Hawai'i SCBD Network, Chaminade University, Damien Memorial High School, the Department of Education, Hawai'i Medical Library, Hawai'i Pacific University, Iolani School, Kamehameha Schools, La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls, Lutheran High School, Maryknoll School, Mid-Pacific Institute, Punahou School, Sacred Hearts Academy, St. Andrew's Priory School, Saint Francis Schools and Trinity Christian School.
Libraries to close for Statehood Day
All public libraries will be closed tomorrow for Statehood Day. 'Aiea, Hawai'i Kai, Makawao and Wahiawa libraries also will be closed Aug. 17.
Workshops, grants available to public
The public is invited to attend free workshops in August and September for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and its grant process, application forms and guidelines.
The grants are for the 2004-2005 fiscal year and will be made for programming in culture, the arts, history or humanities. Copies of the request for proposal may be requested at 586-0302 or by e-mail at june_anami@exec.state.hi.us.
For a workshop schedule, call 586-0300.
Details on act available on Web
The Hawai'i Department of Education has put documents on its Web site to help parents understand the federal No Child Left Behind Act and details on how the school choice and supplemental education services will work.
The federal law allows parents in about 85 public schools statewide to apply to transfer their children to a better performing campus.
