Planning Library Orientations: Case Studies From Around the World

Planning Library Orientations: Case Studies from around the World presents a best practices guide for planning first year library orientations. Many colleges and universities throughout the world require these types of orientations, but they vary greatly in shape and form, and are dependent on the size of the institution and whether or not it is mandatory for students. Some institutions plan elaborate games or scavenger hunts, while others offer drop in sessions, library tours or online orientations. Finding inspiration and tips on how to set up these types of orientations has always been difficult, making this book a timely reference. Gives guidance on best practice for first year library orientationsGathers examples from around the world to provide international perspectiveEmpowers librarians to take aim at the anxiety felt by first year studentsPresents effective ways of introducing students to what a college/university library is, what it contains, where to find it, and how helpful librarians can be INDICE: 1. Back to basics with engaging and interactive library tours 2. Innovative library orientations 3. Scavenger hunts or innovative games 4. Interactive orientations, video orientations, or online orientations 5. Social media use during library orientations 6. Orientations for transfer, international, or other specific groups of students 7. Library swag, prizes and contests used during library orientations 8. Strategies for reaching students at very large universities 9. Library orientation drop in seminars or presentations Other strategies not mentioned

• ISBN: 978-0-08-102171-2
• Editorial: Chandos Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 180
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés