World-class Library Collections
Library science is transforming at a rapid pace from stacks of books and periodicals to new electronic resources – and UH libraries are in the thick of it.
UH libraries house:
- more than 3 million books and journals
- a century of Hawaiian language newspapers
- the world’s largest collection of English-language documentary videos from Asia
- photo archives
- electronic journals
- digitized rare and historical documents
- congressional papers
- botanical and fine art prints
- other special collections
- computer labs
Visit individual campus libraries using the links in the left-hand menu.
Learn about UH Manoa’s School of Library and Information Science
Recent Library News
Online UH Drama ExhibitAug. 28, Manoa — Manoa library website showcases UH drama productions from 1912 through 1941.
Windward Library FundsApr. 18, Windward — Gov. Lingle has released $2,590,000 in design funds for Windward’s Library and Learning Center.
Map Collection ReopenedDec. 28, Manoa — The Map Collection at Hamilton Library announces the resumption of reference service for maps and aerial photographs.Spotlight
Photo of Shiroku "Whitey" Yamamoto, from the Hawai‘i Nisei website.
Honoring the Legacy
The Kapi‘olani Community College Lama Library presents an exhibit honoring the 100th Battalion/442 Regimental Combat Team, the celebrated Japanese American fighting unit of World War II, March 24–April 17.
The exhibit commemorates their 65th anniversary and features artifacts and memorabilia from the 442nd Veterans Club Archive and Learning Center, as well as special displays on the 442nd Antitank Company, 232nd Combat Engineers, 442nd Medics, and 522nd Artillery.
On March 28, there will be a reception for nisei veterans including a presentation on digital storytelling and the Hawai‘i Nisei Story website, a panel discussion with 100th/442nd RCT veterans, and a performance of Okage Sama De by Alton Chung.
For more information, call (808) 734-9562.