may the magic be with you: how we're using the force to bring students to the library
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Librarians at Mercer University's Tarver Library share creative strategies and promotions to capture student attention, inspired by Harry Potter and Star Wars. Presented at GaCOMO12 by Amy Gratz, Andrew Shuping, Amy Tureen, and Lee Twombly.TRANSCRIPT
May The Magic Be With You: How We’re Using the Force to Bring Students to the LibraryAmy Gratz, Instructional Services LibrarianAndrew Shuping, Emerging Technologies & Services/Interlibrary Loan LibrarianAmy Tureen, Reference Services LibrarianLee Twombly, Outreach & Assessment Librarian
Presentation Outline
I. Andrew “Yoda” Shuping Harry Potter and Planning
II. Lee “Princess Leia” Twombly Harry Potter and Implementation
III. Amy “R2D2” Gratz Star Wars and Information Literacy
IV. Amy “Boba Fett” Tureen Star Wars Reads Day Event
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“These are dark times, there is no denying. Our world has perhaps faced no greater threat than it does today.” – Rufus Scrimgeour
in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
We could do
this . . .
or that . . .
and this . . .
or this . . .
and what about this?
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Shipping $500
Copyright fees for movie
$600-800
Publicity $100
Reception food $100
Door prizes/gifts/etc. $50
Cottage Pie“Bat” Wings
Cauliflower Cheese
Yorkshire Pudding
Roast Potatoes
Baked Beans
Cockroach Clusters
Toad in the Hole
Fish n Chips
Butter Beer Treacle Fudge
Magic Wands
Pumpkin Pasties
Chocolate Frogs
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- “It’s a trap!”
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“Use the Force Databases, Luke!”
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TakeawaysMaking the magic happen at YOUR library
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Any questions you have? Hmm?
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