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HBCU/ASERL Library ExchangeHBCU/ASERL Library Exchange““Develop a Formal Library Experience for New Develop a Formal Library Experience for New Students During Freshman Orientation Week “Students During Freshman Orientation Week “
June 9 – 20, 2008June 9 – 20, 2008
Activities of ExchangeActivities of Exchange Meet and Interact with the Staff of Main LibraryMeet and Interact with the Staff of Main Library
Participated in Library Management MeetingParticipated in Library Management Meeting Toured 9 Libraries throughout the campusToured 9 Libraries throughout the campus
Meeting with Paul Victor – Introduced Research 101Meeting with Paul Victor – Introduced Research 101- AA set of interactive tutorials on library research. Research 101 introduces basic research skills set of interactive tutorials on library research. Research 101 introduces basic research skills
that are essential to every college student, regardless of your interests or degree area. In the that are essential to every college student, regardless of your interests or degree area. In the tutorials, you will learn how information comes into being, and become knowledgeable about the tutorials, you will learn how information comes into being, and become knowledgeable about the wide variety of sources that are available for library research today. You will also learn searching wide variety of sources that are available for library research today. You will also learn searching techniques to help you quickly identify the best books, articles or web sites, and strategies for techniques to help you quickly identify the best books, articles or web sites, and strategies for evaluating the quality and usability of such sources. You will also learn how to navigate the large evaluating the quality and usability of such sources. You will also learn how to navigate the large UF Libraries system and become acquainted with research assistance services for students.UF Libraries system and become acquainted with research assistance services for students.
Demonstration of H-ITT Clicker SystemDemonstration of H-ITT Clicker System – Classroom Response System for interactive – Classroom Response System for interactive instruction experience.instruction experience.
Attend University of Florida Preview Sessions for New StudentsAttend University of Florida Preview Sessions for New Students Non-Traditional Activities, Games & the LibrariesNon-Traditional Activities, Games & the Libraries
- The University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries are currently investigating games for - The University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries are currently investigating games for outreach, instruction, research, and professional communication. See upcoming events on the outreach, instruction, research, and professional communication. See upcoming events on the Games in the Libraries page.Games in the Libraries page.
-This investigation includes both in person and virtual gaming:-This investigation includes both in person and virtual gaming:- Games in the LibraryGames in the Library: events, including playing Guitar Hero : events, including playing Guitar Hero - Bioactive: Bioactive: Bioactive is an interactive fiction game about bioterrorism. Players must use key UF Bioactive is an interactive fiction game about bioterrorism. Players must use key UF
library resources in order to save themselves and the school. library resources in order to save themselves and the school. - Second Life- Second Life: The Libraries are currently investigating and testing Second Life, internet-based : The Libraries are currently investigating and testing Second Life, internet-based
virtual world for social and professional interaction, for internal use and for patron services. virtual world for social and professional interaction, for internal use and for patron services.
Freshman Preview Orientation
Introduction to the Library begins with Preview, the mandatory orientation program for all new students. Freshman orientation is the first step in helping you transition from high school to college. The Library participates in the Preview activities and informs students and parents about the programs and services.
Mystery in the StacksMystery in the Stacks
Wednesday, Oct 1st, and Tuesday, Oct. 14th, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Alberta’s been gator-napped! Come to the third annual Mystery in
the Stacks to play detective, win prizes, find Alberta, and learn about
your library resources. Open to the first 25 students.
Located in the lobby at Library West.
For more information, contact Missy Shoop ([email protected]).
Suggestions for Formal Library Experience Suggestions for Formal Library Experience for New Students During Freshman for New Students During Freshman
Orientation WeekOrientation Week Participate in University invitational/recruitment programsParticipate in University invitational/recruitment programs Participate in the activities for new students prior to Participate in the activities for new students prior to
starting schoolstarting school Develop an online Library tutorial projectDevelop an online Library tutorial project Develop fun, interactive library activities to introduce the Develop fun, interactive library activities to introduce the
Library to the new community of users (i.e. scavenger Library to the new community of users (i.e. scavenger hunt, mystery in the stacks, etc.) hunt, mystery in the stacks, etc.)
Promote the Library via YouTubePromote the Library via YouTube Know your audience and don’t be afraid to appeal to their Know your audience and don’t be afraid to appeal to their
likes (i.e., video games, blogging, etc.) to inform them likes (i.e., video games, blogging, etc.) to inform them about the Library.about the Library.
The TwistThe Twist
Adrienne Webber, negotiates and accepts the Adrienne Webber, negotiates and accepts the position of Dean of Library and Information position of Dean of Library and Information Services at South Carolina State UniversityServices at South Carolina State University
Dean Judith Russell provides open access to Dean Judith Russell provides open access to George A. Smathers Library resources to George A. Smathers Library resources to support the transition from Librarian to Deansupport the transition from Librarian to Dean
