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The Evolution of Pacific Science: A Chronicle of the University of Hawai‘i Press

This timeline outlines the significant events in the history of Pacific Science and the University of Hawai‘i Press from its inception in 1947 to recent developments. Notable milestones include the impact of the 1946 tsunami, the establishment of the Press, adaptations to funding cuts, and evolving partnerships with digital platforms like Project MUSE and BioOne. The timeline highlights the resilience of the Press and the Library amidst challenges, emphasizing the vital role they play in disseminating scientific knowledge throughout the Pacific region.

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The Evolution of Pacific Science: A Chronicle of the University of Hawai‘i Press

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  1. Pacific Science at the University of Hawai‘i Press and Library

  2. After the Tsunami • 1946 – Tsunami hits Hilo on April 1 • 1947 – Pacific Science, vol. 1, no. 1, appears from Univ. of Hawai‘i • 1947 – UH establishes its own Press • 1953 – Pacific Science bears UH Press imprint Photo: NOAA

  3. Fat Years, Lean Years • 1989–94 – UH Press adds new journals, new production staff • 1995–98 – Governor slashes budget; UHP loses reserve funds, op & salary subsidies • 1998 – UH restores salary subsidies; Library subs catch up

  4. Into the Ether • 2001 – Pacific Science, vol. 55, no. 1, debuts in Project MUSE • 2001 – Journal redesign notes renewed alliance with Pacific Science Association (est. 1920)

  5. Before the Flood • 2004 – Library and Press mark ARL/AAUP Year of the University Press with displays and dialogue sessions; sci librarians tout BioOne • Halloween weekend – Manoa flood wrecks main Library and Biomed buildings

  6. After the Flood • 2007 – Pacific Science debuts in BioOne.2, converts to archive-only in Project MUSE • 2008 – Severe Library budget deficits preclude new subscriptions, threatening online access to Pacific Science

  7. How to Regain Access to Pac Sci • UHP buys BioOne.2 sub for 2008? • UHP deposits extra PDFs on campus server? • Library cancels other subs to get BioOne.2? • Campus server authenticates PSA member access (and confers temporary PSA status on all UH Library users)?

  8. Library cancels other subscriptions to afford BioOne.2, primarily to get current issues of Pacific Science Press funds digitizing of Pacific Science back issues for Library’s institutional repository, ScholarSpace (Dspace) Resolution

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