Shiro Saito Memorial Exhibit: A Celebration of Life

July 31, 2017-September 29, 2017
Location: Asia Collection

Have you ever met an inspiring librarian who spent three year-long trips to the Philippines, Japan, and Europe conducting research? That was Shiro Saito, one of University of Hawaii's pioneering librarians. He began working at University of Hawai'i in 1958 as one of the only two librarians at Sinclair Library, UH's sole library at the time. He progressed steadily through the ranks and served in a number of capacities, including Head of the Humanities & Social Science Reference Department, Social Science Bibliographer, and Asia Specialist. He served in the administrative position of Associate University Librarian from 1974-1979. Shiro was also a driven and passionate librarian who was critical in establishing Southeast Asia Librarianship, through his tireless bibliographic work. His publications as well as photos are currently on display at the Asia Reading Room at Hamilton Library. Contact person: Elena Clariza