THORA ABARCA
Home: 1875 Kalanianaole Ave., #307, Hilo HI 96720
(808-934-0949)
Business: University of Hawaii at Hilo Library
200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091
(808-974-7343)
Email: tconner@hawaii.edu
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THORA ABARCA Home: 1875 Kalanianaole Ave., #307, Hilo HI 96720 Business: University of Hawaii at Hilo Library Email: tconner@hawaii.edu
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EDUCATION:
BS in Agriculture (Highest Honors) University of Hawaii at Hilo 1985
MLIS University of Hawaii at Manoa 1998
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
December 1998 to Present:
Public Services Librarian, University of Hawaii at Hilo Library
Supervisors: Junko Nowaki (808-974-7577), Patricia Okamura
Ongoing Public Services Responsibilities:
- Reference Desk
- Collection Development (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Marine Science, Physics, Electronic Resources)
- Reading Promotion and Library Publicity
- Signage and Library Environment
- Web Committee, member
- Library Environment Committee, chair
Specific Responsibilities:
2000-Present: Library Instruction
- providing library orientation and online library and information literacy instruction (using WebCT) for freshman English students
See: http://library.uhh.hawaii.edu/webct_logon.htm
- teaching sessions on library research methods (including online resources) for upper division classes in a variety of subject areas
- collaborating with faculty to design library sessions that support student assignments and instructional goals
- promoting information literacy through library instruction
December 1998-2000: Circulation
- supervising the library's circulation department and staff, including online circulation; stack maintenance; Reserve Reading and other Closed Shelves collection;, the Library PC Lab; and the circulation of A/V materials and equipment
- developing and implementing circulation training goals and tools
- participating in migration to a new library management system
1992 to 1998:
Circulation Manager, University of Hawaii at Hilo Library. Supervised full-time circulation staff and student assistants, managed online circulation system, collection of fines and fees, stack maintenance, Reserve reading, and PC Lab.
Supervisor: Patricia Okamura (808-974-7575)
1990 to 1992:
Library Technician, Receiving (Acquisitions Department), University of Hawaii at Hilo Library. Maintained fiscal records, received new books and library materials, and supervised interlibrary loan function.
Supervisor: Patricia Okamura, Cynthia Reis (808-974-7343)
1985 to 1990:
Night Supervisor, Circulation Department, University of Hawaii at Hilo Library. Managed Circulation department during evening and weekend hours, provided limited reference.
Supervisor: Cynthia Reis (808-974-7343)
ADDITIONAL COURSES AND WORKSHOPS:
Post-baccalaureate credits (University of Hawaii at Hilo) in Hawaiian Language, Genetics, Astronomy, Plant Tissue Culture, and History
Workshops in Computer Trouble-shooting (1999), Hawaii Voyager Library Management System (2000) and WebCT (2001)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Member of Astronomy Librarians of Hawaii (ALOHA)
Member and Secretary of Hawaii Library Association (2000)
Member of American Library Association
Faculty Advisor of the University Canoe Club (1999-2000)
INTERESTS:
Exploring Hawaii and studying its history, culture and eco-systems
Canoeing, biking and hiking
Assisting students at the University attain their goals through meaningful experiences
