University of Hawaiʻi - West Oʻahu Library

University of Hawaiʻi - West Oʻahu Library The James and Abigail Campbell Library at UH West Oʻahu

The UH West Oʻahu (UHWO) Library, in supporting the mission of the University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu, is committed to providing excellent, user-centered service in meeting the information needs of students, faculty and staff. Using innovative technologies, UHWO Librarians develop, organize, preserve and deliver scholarly print and electronic resources and instruction that empowers students to be

come engaged, life-long learners. Through our services, collections, teaching and outreach, the library honors and supports diverse learning styles, perspectives and interests intrinsic to a liberal arts education. The library serves as the center of campus and promotes a welcoming and stimulating learning environment.

Our last spring break book recommendations include stories that you can really sink your teeth into. Remember, we'll be ...
03/13/2025

Our last spring break book recommendations include stories that you can really sink your teeth into. Remember, we'll be closed over the break so stop by today or tomorrow to get your reading list checked out!

Please plan accordingly for the upcoming spring break. We will reopen on Monday, March 24, at 8 AM. Mahalo!
03/12/2025

Please plan accordingly for the upcoming spring break. We will reopen on Monday, March 24, at 8 AM. Mahalo!

Prepare to be moved and inspired with these book recommendations inspired by The Help. Dive into stories that will make ...
03/11/2025

Prepare to be moved and inspired with these book recommendations inspired by The Help. Dive into stories that will make you think, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear or two.

If you liked The Lightning Thief, then brace yourself for more electrifying reads, recommended by Kaylee, that'll keep y...
03/10/2025

If you liked The Lightning Thief, then brace yourself for more electrifying reads, recommended by Kaylee, that'll keep you charged up and craving more. ⚡⚡⚡

Mary Kawena Pukui was a Hawaiian scholar and researcher. Some of her works include The Polynesian Family System in Kaʻū,...
03/10/2025

Mary Kawena Pukui was a Hawaiian scholar and researcher. Some of her works include The Polynesian Family System in Kaʻū, Nānā i ke Kumu, the Hawaiian-English Dictionary, and many more that we continue to use today. This year, it was announced that she will be the face of the 2025 Native American $1 coin.

The quote that we share is from her recollection of stories of ʻEwa, referring to the shark ʻaumākua of Puʻuloa. The people of ʻEwa made sure to mālama the sharks as if they were aliʻi and because of this relationship, the sharks of Puʻuloa never attacked humans.

Spring cleaning? Nah, how about spring reading? 🌷📚 If you like Glee and The Art of Fielding, you may enjoy these book re...
03/06/2025

Spring cleaning? Nah, how about spring reading? 🌷📚 If you like Glee and The Art of Fielding, you may enjoy these book recommendations from Kaylee, our UHWO Library intern. Check back for more recommendations coming soon or visit our library website for more information!

Patsy Mink was a Hawaiʻi representative to the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to her political career, she applied...
03/03/2025

Patsy Mink was a Hawaiʻi representative to the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to her political career, she applied to medical school and was rejected, simply for being a woman. This experience shaped her initiatives in the U.S. Congress and she helped to pass Title IX and the Women's Educational Equity Act, both of which prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender.

The goodness of a taro is judged by the young plant it produces. The kaona behind this ʻōlelo noʻeau is that parents are...
02/27/2025

The goodness of a taro is judged by the young plant it produces. The kaona behind this ʻōlelo noʻeau is that parents are often judged by the behavior of their keiki.

Mahalo for following along during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi! If you're interested in more ʻōlelo noʻeau, check out the book, ʻŌlelo Noʻeau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings in the Waihona o Moananuiākea (Hawaiʻi-Pacific Collection).

Join us next Wednesday, March 5, for our ʻOnipaʻa speaker series! Three faculty will share their experiences in Lāhain...
02/27/2025

Join us next Wednesday, March 5, for our ʻOnipaʻa speaker series! Three faculty will share their experiences in Lāhainā with healing trauma and building pilina through a community and ʻāina based approach. This event is free and open to the public so we hope to see you there!

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to orbit in space. While in space, Dr. Jemison conducte...
02/24/2025

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to orbit in space. While in space, Dr. Jemison conducted over 40 experiments while the crew orbited earth 127 times. Prior to her career as an astronaut, Dr. Jemison served as a medical doctor in the Peace Corps.

Sweet potato is the food that ends a famine. ʻUala is a hearty crop that can grow in dry areas and matures more quickly ...
02/20/2025

Sweet potato is the food that ends a famine. ʻUala is a hearty crop that can grow in dry areas and matures more quickly than kalo.

The water that sways in the breeze. Niu (coconut) contains water and is found in clusters high up in the tree.
02/13/2025

The water that sways in the breeze. Niu (coconut) contains water and is found in clusters high up in the tree.

Walter Payton was a nine-time Pro Bowl running back who played 13 seasons for the Chicago Bears including during their 1...
02/10/2025

Walter Payton was a nine-time Pro Bowl running back who played 13 seasons for the Chicago Bears including during their 1985 SuperBowl win. Payton was diagnosed with a rare liver disease and passed away in 1999 though his legacy lives on through the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation and the NFL's Walter Payton Award, given to a player with outstanding community service.

Aloha ! Every Thursday this month, we'll be sharing an ʻōlelo noʻeau to celebrate. Today's ʻōlelo noʻeau means, "Never ...
02/06/2025

Aloha ! Every Thursday this month, we'll be sharing an ʻōlelo noʻeau to celebrate. Today's ʻōlelo noʻeau means, "Never mind looking for the breadfruit away out, that is not for you; look at the breadfruit in front of you, that is yours." This means to be satisfied with what you have.

Wilma Rudolph was an Olympic athlete in track and field. In spite of childhood illnesses like polio and pneumonia, she w...
02/03/2025

Wilma Rudolph was an Olympic athlete in track and field. In spite of childhood illnesses like polio and pneumonia, she went on to THREE gold medals in track and field during the 1960 Rome Olympic Games. Rudolph was the first American woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Game, launching her into fame and recognition.

Due to severe weather, we will be closing today at 5 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please stay safe and dry!
01/31/2025

Due to severe weather, we will be closing today at 5 PM. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please stay safe and dry!

Have the courage to rewrite the future!
01/27/2025

Have the courage to rewrite the future!

DYK that between 1880 and 1887, 18 Hawaiians were selected by the Hawaiian Kingdom government to study abroad? The progr...
01/22/2025

DYK that between 1880 and 1887, 18 Hawaiians were selected by the Hawaiian Kingdom government to study abroad? The program was revived in 2018 by and retraced our kūpuna’s steps, culminating in this exhibit featuring what students found. Come see it now thru March 7 on the first floor!

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Happy Wednesday everyone! Can you believe Spring Break is already next week? Come visit us in the library to check out some of our book recommendations! 📚#westoahuwednesday #uhwo #UHWestOahu

Stop doomscrolling and watch this reel that gave us anxiety to make 😦 Happy Friday, everyone! #UHWO #UHWestOahu #AlohaFriday

First week of semester is done! 🎉 Here are some New Year’s resolutions our students workers have! Do you have a New Year’s resolution? Let us know in the comments! #alohafriday #UHWestOahu

ICYMI: Study rooms can now be checked for INDIVIDUAL use! Make your reservation online for the best chances of snagging a room. You can also walk up to the Circulation Desk to see if we have anything available. #WestOahuWednesday #UHWO #UHWestOahu

Even though Banned Books Week was last week, we are ALWAYS committed to protecting your intellectual freedom! #WestOahuWednesday #UHWO #UHWestOahu #BannedBooksWeek

Mahalo to everyone who joined us at #UHWO for Monday’s #FestPac performances, and a special mahalo to the delegations of Australia, the Federated States of Micronesia, Taiwan, and Uvea (Wallis) and Futuna! See you on Thursday for the next round of performances! #UHWestOahu

Wishing all our Pueo the best of luck during finals week! Be like water and just let it flow 😌 #UHWO #UHWestOahu #AlohaFriday

Betsey Stockton, a former slaved turned missionary, lived in Hawaiʻi from 1824 to 1826. She was the first African American woman to come to Hawaiʻi, becoming a teacher for makaʻāinana children in Lāhainā before returning to the U.S. #BlackHistoryMonth #UHWO #UHWestOahu

There’s still time to register for library workshops this semester! Visit the link in our bio for the schedule and registration link. #UHWO #UHWestOahu #WestOahuWednesday

Learn more about Donnis Thompson and her impact on the University of Hawaiʻi and women’s sports! #BlackHistoryMonth #UHWO #UHWestOahu

It’s almost Lunar New Year! Mahalo to @uhwostudentlife and @safbwo for bringing lion dancers to campus this week! 🧧 #AlohaFriday #UHWO #UHWestOahu

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