Tisha Aragaki

Reference and Outreach Archivist

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(808) 689-2740
taragaki@hawaii.edu

Tisha Aragaki

Reference and Outreach Archivist

Tisha is the Reference and Outreach Archivist and is responsible for assisting researchers accessing the ʻUluʻulu collections and organizing outreach. She earned her master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and worked at the Hawaiʻi State Library as the Children’s Services head before joining ʻUluʻulu. A background in anthropology has provided a foundation for appreciation of cultural and historical preservation. As the reference archivist, Tisha looks forward to helping people connect with ʻUluʻulu’s collections.

Education

  • MLISc, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
  • BA, Anthropology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Professional Associations

  • Association of Hawaiʻi Archivists (AHA)
  • Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities (HiHumanities)
  • Hawaiʻi Library Association (HLA), Board Member

Recent Posts from Tisha

A New Face to Welcome at ʻUluʻulu! 3/17/2026

This spring semester, we are welcoming our newest Hawaiian Legacy Foundation E Hoʻomau Intern, ʻĀnelaonalani!  Below, she has provided some thoughtful answers to our introductory interview ...
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‘Ulu’ulu 2025 Year in Review 12/31/2025

ʻUluʻulu 2025 Year In Review As Hawaiʻi’s ...
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Meet Connie, our 2025 Roselani Summer Intern and AMIA Fellow! 8/28/2025

This summer has flown by so quickly that we're only now getting a chance to introduce you to our Roselani and AMIA Pathways Summer Intern, Connie Li! Sadly, Connie has already returned home to ...
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