Teaching: First Year Florida
Library Orientation/Tour
Library Orientation: New to campus? Want to learn how to connect from your residence hall or apartment? Want to learn what kinds of resources are available to you?
Go to an orientation to learn which of the libraries is best for you to use and what library services are available, and to try out using some of the services in a hands-on environment. Learn how you can use the Libraries from home. Take a library tour to learn about how it's all arranged. Find out how to get help when you need it.
Please bring your Gator-1 card. No registration is needed. All subject areas are covered.
Location: Library West Rm. 211
Monday, August 28th 10:40-11:30am Tuesday, August 29th 3:00-3:55pm
Wednesday, August 30th 1:55-2:45pm Thursday, August 31st 10:40-11:30am
If you can't make to one of the orientation sessions, try the online orientation (web.uflib.ufl.edu/instruct/neworient.html).
Murder in the Stacks and Pirates in the Library
Beware the libraries—you never know what may be lurking in the stacks. Pirates,
treasure, and dead bodies await UF freshmen as the University of Florida’s
George A. Smathers Libraries present their new orientation program. Continuing
and expanding their pilot program, Library Survivor, begun during Summer B, the
UF librarians are plotting murders and burying treasure to introduce new students
to the extensive resources at the libraries in scavenger hunt format.
Marston Science Library
Pirates are taking over the Marston Science library on August 22 and August 27.
From 5:00-6:30pm students will be put into teams and given a map and a starting
clue for finding the legendary treasure of Captain Book. The clue will lead the
students on a scavenger hunt for additional clues and each clue will require the
use of a basic library skill. The first team to find all of the clues, and the
treasure, will receive prizes—and everyone will come away with a basic understanding
of how to get started in the library.
Library West
Oh, Murder most foul! On August 20 and August 24 from 5:00-6:30pm, in addition
to getting a first look at the newly renovated Library West, students will also
find themselves involved in a murder investigation. When a dead body turns up
during a routine library tour, students will be put into teams, given a starting
clue, and asked to follow the directions to find more clues to the identity of
the murderer. Each clue will take them through a basic library skill or information
station. The first team to find all the clues and get the right answer will win
prizes.
For both scenarios, the program is expected to last about an hour and refreshments will be served at the end. Library staff will be on hand to offer tips and help—making sure that students finish with a basic understanding of how to best access library resources. “If nothing else, we want them to know that it’s ok to ask the librarians for help,” said Carrie Newsom and Chelsea Dinsmore, co-originators of the program.
Interested students should contact Carrie Newsom at 273-2863 or Chelsea Dinsmore at 273-0369 to reserve a spot.