Edwin H. Mookini Library

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Linda Marie Golian-Lui, University Librarian
Circulation Desk and Hours: (808) 974-7344
Reference Desk: (808) 974-7346
Library Administration: (808) 974-7759
Library Administration Fax: (808) 974-4106
Web: library.uhh.hawaii.edu

Completed in 1981, the Mookini Library is located at the heart of the campus. Its primary mission is to support the academic programs of both the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi Community College.

Over 260,000 bound volumes are available to students. In addition, the Library provides on-site access to thousands of journals, either in print or electronic format. Special formats collected include audio and videocassettes, compact disks, DVD’s, microforms, and electronic information. The Library is a partial depository for both United States and Hawaiʻi State documents. The Hawaiian Collection houses extensive Hawaiian holdings. To ensure proficiency in the use of these collections, the staff offers a comprehensive program of library instruction using a networked electronic library classroom and interactive online tools.

The Mookini Library provides additional services and facilities to further the academic mission of the University. The Library’s reference service connects users with information resources available to them. Facilities in the Library include an audiovisual area with ample playback equipment and a PC/Mac lab for word processing and other basic computer software needs. Two scanning/multimedia stations are also available. Students also may confer in the group study rooms located throughout the building.

Computer technology is increasingly used to meet the information needs of the University community and facilitate access to library services for distance learners. The Library’s catalog, research databases, e-books, and e-journals are available online to any of our students anywhere via the Internet. Library holdings for the entire University of Hawaiʻi system are also available, and intrasystem loan and interlibrary loan services assist students and faculty in obtaining research materials from off-campus sources.