may the magic be with you: how we're using the force to bring students to the library
DESCRIPTION
Librarians at Mercer University's Tarver Library share creative strategies and promotions to capture student attention, inspired by Harry Potter and Star Wars. Presented at GaCOMO12 by Amy Gratz, Andrew Shuping, Amy Tureen, and Lee Twombly.TRANSCRIPT
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May The Magic Be With You: How We’re Using the Force to Bring Students to the LibraryAmy Gratz, Instructional Services LibrarianAndrew Shuping, Emerging Technologies & Services/Interlibrary Loan LibrarianAmy Tureen, Reference Services LibrarianLee Twombly, Outreach & Assessment Librarian
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Presentation Outline
I. Andrew “Yoda” Shuping Harry Potter and Planning
II. Lee “Princess Leia” Twombly Harry Potter and Implementation
III. Amy “R2D2” Gratz Star Wars and Information Literacy
IV. Amy “Boba Fett” Tureen Star Wars Reads Day Event
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Image courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures.
“These are dark times, there is no denying. Our world has perhaps faced no greater threat than it does today.” – Rufus Scrimgeour
in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
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We could do
this . . .
or that . . .
and this . . .
or this . . .
and what about this?
Image courtesy of Microsoft
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Shipping $500
Copyright fees for movie
$600-800
Publicity $100
Reception food $100
Door prizes/gifts/etc. $50
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Cottage Pie“Bat” Wings
Cauliflower Cheese
Yorkshire Pudding
Roast Potatoes
Baked Beans
Cockroach Clusters
Toad in the Hole
Fish n Chips
Butter Beer Treacle Fudge
Magic Wands
Pumpkin Pasties
Chocolate Frogs
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Image courtesy of College Hill Alliance
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- “It’s a trap!”
Image courtesy of StarWars.com
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“Use the Force Databases, Luke!”
Image courtesy of StarWars.com
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TakeawaysMaking the magic happen at YOUR library
Image courtesy of Alibaba.com
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Any questions you have? Hmm?
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