University Libraries Digital Team
University Libraries Digital Team
University Libraries Digital Team
Enhancing the Digital Guafak
Hafa Adai,
The University Libraries Digital Repository strives to preserve digital artifacts and resources from Guam and Micronesia showcasing indigenous knowledge and Island Wisdom. This is achieved through the collective efforts of our University Libraries core team, partnerships (GDOE, Young Men’s League of Guam, University Press), DRC advisement, and grant funding through Governor Lou Leon Guerrero’s ESF II Education Stabilization Fund (S425H200004). The team seeks to digitize collections for remote accessibility and preservation, as well as create bespoke digital tools to improve digital content management of archival collections and exhibitions. Listed are featured projects that have been produced by the team’s iterative processes and collective effort.
Omeka CMS
Utilizing the Omeka CMS platform, this searchable database gives remote access to collections from the MARC Library, Digitized Thesis Collections, YMLG CHamoru Language Collection, Memoirs Pasifika, and more. The database can be accessed through the following link:
Checksum Checker
The UL Digital Team Checksum Checker is a bespoke digital interface currently used in-house for cluster sampling of archival material. This tool is used to help establish fixity/integrity by comparing archival material to a copies through checksum algorithms such as MD5 or SHA1. A public version for this tool is in development and will be available as a standalone application.
Activities
Inspired by efforts to create engaging outreach tools as an extension of University Libraries, the team is constantly seeking and developing new concepts for digital exhibition. This includes research in audio, video, geocaching, and new ways to represent digital surrogates for analog materials in an evolving virtual landscape.
Featured Collections
Storyboard: A Journal of Pacific Imagery
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Young Mens League of Guam CHamoru Language Collection
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The Team
Monique Storie
Dean of University Libraries
Dr. Monique Carriveau Storie is the Dean of University Libraries. She oversees the Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Reseach Center, RFK Memorial Library, UOG Press and the Guam Cultural Repository. Dr. Storie earned her BS in Spanish from Arizona State University, an MA in Library Science as well as a PhD in Language, Reading and Culture from the University of Arizona. Prior to becoming Dean, Dr. Storie worked at MARC since 1995, serving as the Guam and Micronesia Reference Collection librarian. She was also instrumental in the restarting of MARC’s Familian Chamorro Genealogy Program, which began in the early 1980’s with MARC librarians.
Ryan Shook
Assistant Professor, Digital Librarian
As Guam’s only current Digital Librarian, he bridges the connection between University Libraries RFK and MARC, providing expertise in Digital Content Management, digitization, and curation. Recent projects include the YMLG collection, Memoirs Pasifika, as well as project lead for all UL Digital Guafak collections.
Jefrey Libao
Assistant Professor, Systems Librarian
Jefrey Libao is the Systems Librarian at the University of Guam Robert F. Kennedy Library. Jefrey worked as an IT Professional for eight years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Guam from 2005 to 2013 before receiving a scholarship in Librarianship. He completed the University of North Texas PREL LEAP I Program becoming an Assistant Professor of Information Science and UOG Systems Librarian at the RFK Library in 2013. In the year 2021 Jefrey became a tenured professor and continues to advise the ULDRC in matters of systems, policy, and technical support.
Wai Yi Ma
Associate Professor, Technical Services Librarian
Wai Yi Ma is an associate professor/librarian in the RFK Memorial Library at the University of Guam. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Political Science, a master’s degree in Micronesian Studies from the University of Guam, and a master's in Library Science from the University of North Texas. She was a librarian at the Micronesian Area Research Center (MARC) from August 2018 to February 2022. She identified and prioritized MARC's materials for the digitization projects.
Carmen Santos
Assistant Professor, Reference Librarian
Carmen C. Santos is an assistant professor and reference librarian. She worked at the University of Guam's Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Library as a reference librarian since 2018 and is currently working with the University Libraries Digital Team at the Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center. She holds a Master of Library Science from the University of North Texas and an MA degree in eLearning Design Technologies (LDT) from the University of Colorado, Denver.
Francis "FJ" Chargualaf
UL Junior Program Analyst
As an almuni of UOG and background as lead programmer with the Learning Chamorro App (2015), Francis Chargualaf has been equipped him with the tools and knowledge to assume the role of Jr Programmer Analyst for the Digital Guafak Project. He plans to improve the look and feel of the user experience in the hopes of piquing interest into the Digital Guafak whether it be for academic research or pure exploration.
Mario Oliva
UL Junior Program Analyst
Mario Oliva is a graduate from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a tech enthusiast with bachelor of science in Computer Networks and Cyber Security. He has shown interest in how the physical memories of the distant past are preserved using next-phase preservation methods to make the information globally accessible where internet is available.
Nicolas Abrenilla
UL Junior Data Control Clerk
Nick Abrenilla was a student at the University of Guam; he had earned his Bachelor’s in English for Education with a Minor in Writing. Aside from being a writer and an aspiring poet, his deep love for the literary arts has lead him to working with the Micronesian Area Research Center/MARC since 2017. As part of the GuafakTeam, Nick wishes to preserve and maintain the art that he studied and grown to love.
Athena Celine Meno
UL Junior Data Control Clerk
Athena C.G. Meno is a graduate of the University of Guam, achieving Bachelor’s degrees with an English Literature and Theatre focus. A student at heart, Ms. Meno was always a fan of history and reading. She joins the digitizing team with a deep sense of fulfillment and satisfaction with the work she does.
Jolee Bernardo
UL Junior Data Control Clerk
Jolee Bernardo is one of our junior data control clerks. She is a graduate of University of Maryland Global Campus, with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communication Studies. Ms. Bernardo believes digitizing Guam’s history is a necessity and is excited to be part of the process.
Kaz Omar De Jesus
UL Junior Web Applications Developer
Kaz De Jesus is a graduate of the University of Guam with a bachelor of science in Computer Science. Kaz is the Junior Web Developer for the UL Digitization Project. He enjoys game development on his spare time and is always looking forward to a good challenge when it comes to programming and coding.
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Partners and Affiliates
Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Guam
Enhancing the Digital Guafak
The University Libraries Digital Team is supported by the Governor’s Education Assistance and Youth Empowerment Grant. Through the ESF II funded project “Enhancing the Digital Guafak”, University Libraries provides access to a growing database of digital resources to be used for academic purposes. Resources are available through https://uogguafak.omeka.net/.
Young Men’s League Of Guam
YMLG CHamoru Language Database
The YMLG CHamoru Language Collection is a CHamoru language resource developed for remote access and education through collaboration with the Young Men's League of Guam, University of Guam Press, and the Guam Department of Education. The result of these efforts established the foundation for University of Guam Digital Archives and Exhibitions for remote access of archival CHamoru Language materials to support education.
University of Guam Press
Storyboard, YMLG, etc.
The University of Guam Press (UOG Press) publishes an array of academic and literary books and journals with a specific focus on the unique history, environment, peoples, cultures, and languages of the islands that make up the Western Pacific region. The University of Guam Press strives to increase the availability of exceptional scholarly and literary texts that can be used as learning resources about Guam and Micronesia for people and institutions in the region and throughout the world.
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