Document Type
Presentation
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU)
Location
Montreal, Canada
Publication Date
5-16-2023
Abstract
What if we could transform student perceptions of the academic library in one night? Our library orientations may be the key to changing the library image from that of a stuffy and intimidating place to a hub for exploration, creativity, and fun. This presentation will highlight how one institution threw out the rule book on the traditional library orientation, trading in our tired PowerPoints and scavenger hunts for laser tag and escape rooms, to give students a night to remember. Presenters will share details about the planning, execution, and assessment of an after-hours library event attended by 1,500 first-year students.
Recommended Citation
Strand, K., Fullmer, N., & Daybell, P. (2023). Library After Hours: Reinventing the first-year experience, one epic party at a time. Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU), Montreal, Canada. May 16-19, 2023