Iolani School




Built in 1967, Iolani's Lower School (K-6) and Upper School (7-12) libraries provide a well-balanced collection of materials and technology to support student learning and to enrich the curriculum.

Centrally situated, the libraries also offer a quiet place to study.

The Upper School Library maintains several special areas to serve Iolani: Iolani School Archives, Faculty Study Room and Library Seminar Room.


The Archives collects, organizes and preserves Iolani documents, artifacts and other primary source material which promote an understanding and appreciation for the history of the school.

The Faculty Study Room provides a quiet retreat for teachers to work and to plan assignments.

The Library Seminar Room is used to teach research skills and also functions as a meeting room.


LOWER SCHOOL LIBRARY


The librarian works in partnership with classroom teachers to teach information retrieval and encourage the love of reading. Reference service is provided on a one-to-one basis, as well as in regularly scheduled classes. Students are encouraged to use the Upper School Library when the need arises and to seek assistance from the professional librarian on duty.

Lower School Library welcomes donations through the "Birthday Book." program which facilitates the growth of the collection


Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Collection: 14,000 books, magazines, filmstrips and pictures.

Equipment: online catalog (PAC), 4 CD-ROM stations and computers with Internet access.



UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARY

The library's mission is to assist students to become effective users of information by incorporating technology in retrieval of traditional and non-traditional resources. In a technologically changing world, students are exposed to the breadth and depth of current and global information. Librarians work with individuals, groups, and scheduled classes to teach search strategy.



Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Collection: 28,000 books, 115 magazines and newspapers, 650 videotapes, maps, posters, 5 CD-ROM databases, online databases.

Equipment: online catalog (PAC), photocopy machine, laptops, scanner, microfilm/microfiche reader-printers, typewriter, multi-media projector, computer lab with Internet access.



Borrowing Period:
Books - 3 weeks.
Pamphlets and magazines - 1 week.
Closed Reserve - Library or overnight use.
Reference - Overnight use.





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