About the Library
General Information
Policies
Borrowing
Computing
Publications
Of Interest
Accessibility
Computers, software and other devices and services for patrons with disabilities
Annual Report, 2004-05[PDF]
General facts about library services
Art Works - Hamilton Library
Cell Phone Policy
Guidelines for courteous cell phone use in the library building
CLIC Lab Hamilton and CLIC Lab Sinclair
UH at Manoa Library has two Computerized Learning and Information Center Labs (CLIC) co-sponsored with ITS (UH Information and Technology Services). They are open to all University of Hawaii-affiliated individuals with current identification.
Closed Shelves Policy
The Closed Shelves area exists to protect library material which is subject to damage or theft if shelved in open stacks
Community Borrower Cards
Describes cost of card and borrowing privileges for community patrons
Copyright Guidelines
Information about Federal copyright rules and copyright issues related to material placed on reserve at Sinclair Library
Directions
How to get to the library and find parking.
Departments
Websites of the various departments and collections at the Library.
Exhibits
Descriptions and photographs of current and past exhibits
Faculty Publications. 2000-05[PDF]
List of recent publications by librarians
Photographs and description of artworks in public areas of the library
Hamilton Library in the News
Links to articles about the library in local newspapers
History of Libraries, University of Hawai'i, Manoa
Revised article by Nancy J.Morris that appeared in the International Dictionary of Libraries
Hours
Hamilton and Sinclair Library hours, including holiday and interim hours
ID Registration
Information for students, faculty and staff about online library card activation
Information Brochure
PDF facsimile of library information brochure available at service points
Instruction Requests from Non-UH Groups
Guidelines for arranging library instruction for non-UH students groups
Interlibrary Loan Services (ILL)
How to request loans from other non-UH system libraries (i.e. national and international institutions)
Intra-System Loans (ISL)
Requesting library material from another UH library (e.g. UH Hilo or a Community College)
Ke Kukini Library Newsletter
Published twice a year, Fall Semester and Spring Semester, available online in PDF format
Laptop Docking
Locations in Hamilton Library where laptops may be plugged into the campus network
LibQual+ 2003 Survey
The process and results of University of Hawaii Library participation in the LIBQUAL+ NATIONAL SERVICE QUALITY survey conducted in Spring 2003 are described.
LibQual+ 2006 Survey
The process and results of University of Hawaii Library participation in the followup LIBQUAL+ survey conducted in Spring 2006 are described.
Library & Information Studies Program (LIS)
Information about the LIS Program and its merger with the Department of Information & Computer Science
Library Calculator
What's your library worth to you? Find out how much would you pay out-of-pocket for your library services if you had to purchase them directly?
Library Development
How to contribute to the library, Honor With Books program, naming opportunities
Library Strategic Plan, 2003-2010[PDF]
PDF format - planning document
Use and Conduct Policy
To ensure that the environment is conducive to study and research, all users are asked to abide by this Library Use and Conduct Policy
Location/Directions/Parking
Driving directions, campus maps, parking information
Lockers at Hamilton Library
Description of eligibility and procedures for obtaining locker storage
Maps (Floorplans)
Location of fire exits, copy machines, restrooms, etc.
NIH Public Access Policy
How the new National Institute of Health Public Access Law affects University of Hawaii researchers
Non-Circulating Material Special Permission Loans
Guidelines for short-term loans for library-use only material
October 2004 Hamilton Library Flood Links
Photographs and information about the flood destruction of the basement of Hamilton Library
Public Computer Use Policy
UHM Library computers and related equipment are to be used only to access information resources for educational, instructional and research needs. The use of Library computer equipment for other purposes is prohibited.
Renew Books
Information about how to renew the loan period of borrowed material by using the Voyager Online Catalog
Research Carrels
PhD students working on their dissertations, affiliated researchers and others such as visiting scholars may reserve research carrels. Carrels are given out on a first come, first served basis, provided eligibility requirements are met.
Scholar Workstations (Word Processing)
Describes location of PCs equipped with Microsoft Office software - termed Scholar Workstations-for University of Hawaii at Manoa students, faculty and staff.
Self Checkout
Learn how to use the self-checkout machine located on the main floor of Hamilton Library for fast and easy checkout.
Special Collections Paging & Circulation
Instructions for requesting and borrowing material from the Hawaiian, Pacific and Rare collections
Staff Directory
Phone number and email addresses of staff and librarians
Study Rooms
Locations of and features available in the rooms
Treasures from the Library
Web site for the 2005 exhibit of rare books, historical documents, photographs, journals, prints, drawings, maps, posters, etc.
Visitor Services
Description of borrowing privileges and services available to community users and visitors.
Library's Hall of Fame
Description of notable professional accomplishments of librarians and staff
Wireless Access
Locations and instructions for connecting personal laptops to the campus wireless network
Work@the Library
Positions available at the library