Community Borrowers
The Edwin H. Mookini Library exists to serve its primary patrons: the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi Community College. However, the general public is welcome to use the facility as long as all library policies are followed.
Certain restrictions as to age have been imposed:
- Unless supervised by adults, children 8th grade and below are not allowed in the library.
- Use of library computers and other equipment is restricted to University of Hawaiʻi students, faculty, and staff.
- Parents or caretakers not enforcing these rules will be asked to remove their children from the building.
- High school students may use the library up until 6:00 p.m. Exceptions: students in advanced placement courses and those supervised by an adult may use the library at any time. High school students found to be truants will be asked to leave.
Mookini Library extends borrowing privileges to members of the community in accordance with the last page of the UH Libraries System guidelines (PDF) .
Community users should use this LibCat version to search for print books available in Mookini Library.
Comparison of Library Privileges
The University of Hawaiʻi System is separate from the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System. Use this comparison chart to determine which card best suits your needs.
| Service | Hawaiʻi State Public Library System (HSPLS) | Edwin H. Mookini Library (University of Hawaiʻi - Hilo) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Library Card for Hawaiʻi Resident | Free | $30 for six (6) months, $60 for one (1) year, Reduced cost for ages 60+ |
| Cost of Library Card for Non-Resident | $10 for three (3) months, $25 for five (5) years | not available |
| Borrowing Library Materials | Physical books from all 51 locations | Physical books from Mookini Library and select other UH Libraries (in person only) |
| Books from another library delivered to nearest library | Yes, within state = free; out of state = $ charge | No |
| Borrow Online ebooks and audiobooks | Yes | No |
| Borrow DVDs, CDs | Yes | No |
| Access to Online Article Databases | Yes | No |
| Computer and WiFi Access | Yes | No |
| Website for More Information | librarieshawaii.org (Get a new library card) | hilo.hawaii.edu/library/community |
Mookini Library Card Fees
| Hawaiʻi Residents | Senior Citizens (60+ years) | Locally based county, state, and federal agencies |
|---|---|---|
| $30.00 for six months | $20.00 for six months | First two cards - no charge |
| $60.00 for one year | $30.00 for one year | Additional cards - $50.00 each |