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The US Army Hawaii Libraries provide services and materials in a variety of formats to support the information, education, and recreation needs of the Hawaii Army community. The main library, SGT Yano, is located at Schofield Barracks. Branch libraries are located at Fort Shafter and Aliamanu Military Reservation.

Stop by the library to find materials for every age and interest. The collections include books for children and teens, bestsellers, study guides, newspapers and magazines, comic books and manga, books on CDs, music CDs, DVD movies, and videogames.
 

iBistro: Online Library Catalog. iBistro is PACOM Hawaii Libraries online catalog, and contains the holdings of the three Hawai'i Army libraries, Hickam Air Force Library, and the Asia-Pacific Center Library. Patrons may browse, reserve and renew materials from any of these libraries from the publicly-accessible website. Call your local library for your account number and PIN then go and Check it out

Programs : The libraries bring you many fun and educational programs. Storytime is held at SGT Yano Library every Wednesday at 10:00 AM. In addition, a variety of programs are offered throughout the year, for children, teens, and adults. Examples include book clubs, craft activities, live performances, and the Summer Reading Program. Library activities are announced in the DFMWR Discovery and the DFMWR home page.


Computer & Wireless Access Computers with Internet access are available at all libraries for conducting research, participating in distance learning, as well as staying in touch with family and friends. SGT Yano Library is now offering free wireless! SGT Yano Library is also a Wireless Speed Zone for Oceanic Road Runner customers.

Video Story Time Video story time is offered at SGT Yano and Fort Shafter libraries, giving military parents the opportunity to read to their children even when the parent is deployed. Parents may bring their own favorite books or use library books to tape a story time for their children. The library will provide video equipment to make a DVD. All military personnel are welcome, but preference will be given to those personnel who will be deploying. Please call to make appointments.

Language Materials Did you know? SGT Yano Library now offers materials for children and adults in German, Korean, and Spanish. You can view the titles available online: Go to our online catalog. Click on the "WebCat" logo and then click on the "Power Search" button. Select desired collection from the Location field and click on "Search."

Online Research Databases ProQuest Research Library is available at all of the Army Oahu libraries. Major newspapers (such as The New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal) and periodicals (for example art, business, education, health, psychology, sciences, and social sciences) are available in electronic format.

eBooks and eAudiobooks Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks are available via NetLibrary.com. First time account must be set up from a USAG-HI Library. The materials are accessible from anywhere thereafter.


AKO: The US Army Community and Family Support Center has funded numerous databases that are available from any computer via AKO (Army Knowledge Online). Databases include: MasterFile Search Premier, Military and Government Collection, Auto Repair Reference Center, Peterson’s Online Resource Center, and Gale Student Resource Center. Authorized usage of these databases is authenticated by your AKO user name and password. From AKO: Home -> MyWorkspace -> Self-Service -> MyLibrary

Ask a Librarian (QuestionPoint) The SGT Yano Library and the Defense Digital Library Research Service offer virtual reference services. Ask your question and receive a response within 48 hours. CLICK HERE to ask your question. For more information, call 655-8001.

Copy/Scan/Print ServicesAll libraries have self-service coin-operated photocopy machines, printers, and scanners for public use. Copies and prints are ten (10) cents per page. In addition, microfiche reader/printers are available at Sgt Yano and Fort Shafter Libraries.

We want to hear from you. If you have any recommendations for materials to be added to a library's collection or how we can serve you better, please Email us.