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The purpose of this paper is to describe how library orientation is given on this college campus to reduce library anxiety and normalize the usage of the library.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe how library orientation is given on this college campus to reduce library anxiety and normalize the usage of the library.
Design/methodology/approach
Orientation was delivered using a multimodal presentation. Librarians created a three segment session using an MTV cribs style video with a library tour, polling technology hosted in the cloud and visual storytelling.
Findings
Incoming freshmen and transfer students in the library orientation left with the impression of the library as a welcoming space that is frequently used by all students at college.
Practical implications
This information will enable academic libraries to plan a similar library orientation session to first year students.
Originality/value
The paper highlights the poster presentation given at the Association of College and Research Libraries' biennial conference held in Philadelphia on 30 Marchâ2 April. This information will enable academic libraries to plan a similar library orientation session to first year students.
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