Senator Daniel K. Inouye Collection
About the Collection
In 2013, the Senator Daniel K. Inouye Collection was given to the Library by the Daniel K. Inouye Legacy Fund. This collection consists of 745 titles (mostly books with some magazines) that were gifted to the Senator by authors, colleagues, friends, and world leaders. Many of the books in this collection are autographed and personalized by the authors or the gifters.
A large number of topics are covered in this collection including international and domestic politics, healthcare, World War II history, Native American rights, and religion. The Inouye Collection also contains many books on Hawaiian history that range from pre-contact to the present day.
Searching the Collection
The Inouye Collection can currently be searched via the Advanced Search option in Voyager by:
- Typing INOUYE and selecting “Holdings Keyword”
- Entering in your keyword in another search field.
Users can also browse through a list of all the titles in the collection.
Guidelines
Handling
These guidelines were developed to preserve and protect the collection while continuing to provide access to the materials.
- The books in this collection are to be used at the Reference Desk on the first floor of the library. These materials may not circulate or leave the designated area.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed while using items in this collection. Covered drinks should be kept away from material.
- Multiple items may be requested but only one item can be used at a time.
- Use pencil to take notes. No pens, markers, or highlighters are allowed around materials.
- Do not fold or mark pages in a book. Use a sheet of paper to save your place.
- Fragile books should be handled with care. In special cases, photocopies of the material may be supplied in lieu of originals.
- Loose items are to be kept with the book.
Reproductions
It is possible to make reproductions to the extent permitted by the United States copyright laws and when copies can be made without damaging the originals. We highly encourage researchers to use their digital cameras without flash to make duplicates. The University of Hawaiʻi-West Oʻahu does not assume any legal responsibility for any infringement of literary, copyright or publication rights belonging to the author, heirs or assigns. Library staff also reserve the right to deny a copy request if the material is too fragile.
Collection Policy
The Senator Daniel K. Inouye Collection is open to the public, however; materials must be requested and used at the Reference Desk, located on the first floor of the library. Prior to requesting items, the patron must sign an agreement that outlines proper handling and the reproduction policy.