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Play Your Cards Right: Creating A Library Orientation Game (Poster), Kelly Giles, Kristen S. Shuyler, Andrew Evans, Jonathan Reed
Play Your Cards Right: Creating A Library Orientation Game (Poster), Kelly Giles, Kristen S. Shuyler, Andrew Evans, Jonathan Reed
Libraries
A team of four librarians and staff drew upon previous experience with game-based learning to develop an orientation activity for transfer students. "Apples to Apples"-style cards were created using a free online card generator. The game exposed transfer students to information about the campus library system in a low-key way that allowed players with different knowledge levels to socialize and compete against one another on an equal basis.
Building The Deck: Creating A Library Card Game For Outreach To Transfer Students (Poster), Kelly Giles, Kristen S. Shuyler, Andrew Evans, Jonathan Reed
Building The Deck: Creating A Library Card Game For Outreach To Transfer Students (Poster), Kelly Giles, Kristen S. Shuyler, Andrew Evans, Jonathan Reed
Libraries
University librarians and staff drew upon previous experience with game-based learning to develop an orientation activity for transfer students. A card game was selected due to the large number of students expected and lack of computers in the available space. Apples to Apples-style cards were created using a free online card generator. Multiple decks were printed to accommodate up to 150 players. The game exposed transfer students to information about the campus library system in a low-key way that allowed players with different knowledge levels to socialize and compete against one another on an equal basis.