Craig Amos Susan Berkman Jamie Segno

Joint-use facility serving: Broward County Public patrons (all ages) NSU Undergrad & grad Local & distance

Engage audiences Hands-on practice using library Appeal to multiple learning styles Utilize technology

Scavenger Hunt Questions What is the maximum number of books a student can check out? What book is on reserve for SDV100? How many Kindles does the Historic Triangle Library have? How do you get a library card? Where can you get research help? What kind of help is offered in the Writing Center? Is an appointment needed in the Math Center? What are the hours? What types of assistance can the Technology Learning Center provide? How many group study rooms are in the library? What are two ways to pay for printing?

Sync station, data cable, or iTunes Syncing allows screen sharing during follow up Syncing allows you to monitor session progress

Participants form groups, which often results in team-building skills Participants are more invested and engaged Integrated technology skills are taught and reinforced

Advantages Easy to use, easy to create Freeware to generate: Free device app and inexpensive to print Portable

Built-in camera provides an interactive way to record the steps on the tour Notes can be taken and shared Keep a photo release handy!

Do not assume students know how to use the technology Anticipate technology glitches Stagger the group order Librarian/patron interaction creates positive relationships

Free app by MasteryConnect Use on computers & mobile devices

given by instructor

On what floor would you find the call number QH 308?

MBA student orientation No library lecture/demo beforehand Work in teams 1 hour, 20 questions

Keep intro short and simple (KISS) Additional library staff Short answers need to be exact Collect feedback on the activity Incentive Competition is stiff

Have students work in small groups to use library resources and find materials  Undergraduate biology students  High school history students

Before

After

Review rules Give time limit Randomize Order Find reference materials

Hands-on practice using library Engages multiple learning styles Teamwork & peer-learning Personal connection with librarian

Craig Amos, M.S.L.S Reference / Subject Specialist Librarian II for Science & Technology Susan Berkman, M.L.S. Reference / Subject Specialist Librarian II for Business Jamie Segno, M.L.I.S. Reference/ Outreach Librarian II

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