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Engaging Libraries for New Students: A Guide to Success

Discover how libraries can enhance your college experience with essential information literacy skills, research habits, and academic success tips. Learn about the power of libraries in cultural integration and deep learning.

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Engaging Libraries for New Students: A Guide to Success

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  1. Who Needs Libraries? YOU DO! Making the IU Libraries Relevant to New Students Mike Courtney & Carrie Donovan Monday, March 26th 2012 Indiana University Bloomington FYE Conference

  2. Mike Courtney & Carrie Donovan Monday, March 26th 2012 Indiana University Bloomington FYE Conference

  3. ProjectInformation Literacy2010

  4. Research Habits & Expectations • The Age of Google • Technology Savvy • Culture of Immediacy • Self-service

  5. Customize header: View menu/Header and Footer Survey SAYS

  6. The Power of Libraries • Transition to college • Cultural and social integration • Academic success

  7. Asking questions • Thinking critically • Citing appropriately • Learning genuinely • Engaging deeply

  8. Curriculum & Coursework • Intro to Libraries: L161 • First-year courses: C121, W131(ML), X158, L113, X104 • Intensive Freshman Seminars • Groups Program

  9. Co-Curricular Partnerships & Initiatives • Admissions • Office of FYE • Athletics • CAPS • Office of International Services • Global Village

  10. Red Carpet Days • 2011 -- 34 tours (117 attendees) • 97% responded that the tour was very beneficial:   • “It was nice to have a quick overview of the library and its extensive offerings and services.” • “The tour was entertaining, but unorganized.”

  11. Greer, J. (2010). 4 Reasons Why the Library Should Affect Your College Choice. US News & World Report. The library is a home away from home for a lot of students, so get to know what it can do for you. Cain, D. & Reynolds, G. L. (2006). The impact of facilities on the recruitment and retention of students. Facilities Manager, 54-60.

  12. Social Media • Outlets • Individual vs. Institutional • Self-disclosure • Beware creepers

  13. Orientation • Orientation Resource Center • Game Night • Amazing Library Race • Just ASK!

  14. Dignity Photo from flickr.com Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Parade in Boston by Andrew Teman. Used with permission under the Creative Commons license.

  15. #imtweetingrightnow

  16. Thin Ice Photo from flickr.com maintaining balance by ~BostonBill~. Used with permission under the Creative Commons license.

  17. www.libraries.iub.edu/survival

  18. Student Library Advisory Groups • Inspiration • Outreach • Goals

  19. Assessment • Findings • Ongoing • Reality

  20. Dreams • University of New Hampshire: Primal Scream • University of Connecticut: Therapy Dogs • Duke University: Mad Men & Mad Women Party • EVERYWHERE: Library Flash Mob • EVERYWHERE: First Reads

  21. Carrie (cdonovan@indiana.edu)Mike (micourtn@indiana.edu)

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