The 2nd Annual Library O
pen Houses from Sept. 8-10, 2014 were all a great success. Library staff welcomed over 300 students, faculty, staff and the community to the events with exciting library resources, fun activities and food.
Participants learned about the library’s popular streaming video databases such as Films and Demand and SWANK Motion Pictures, tested their library search skills by playing a game of Library Jeopardy, took a self-guided tour of the library through an iPad Scavenger Hunt, tested some educational apps and eBooks on the iPads, created crafts like giant tissue paper flowers and loom bracelets, practiced T’ai Chi Chih as a healthy and productive work/study break, enjoyed a variety of refreshments, and won cool prizes like a Reynolds t-shirt and a set of earbuds!
For some students, this was their first visit to the library and offered them a friendly introduction to the library’s space and services. Participants commented that access to computers and the internet, comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff are the things they like most about Reynolds Libraries. One student said she likes the “helpful staff and the feeling of sanctuary in the library.” A faculty member added that “my favorite thing about the library are the personable, friendly, helpful people. Thanks to all the good folk at the library for everything you do.”
We strive to be helpful to students, staff, and community users and we enjoyed the opportunity to advertise our presence and promote our services. We look forward to another exciting year of working with our students and helping them succeed at Reynolds and beyond!
Please check out our Open House photo album at https://flic.kr/s/aHsk2CS84C!
Coming soon: Learn & Lunch Library Style on October 1st at Parham and October 2nd at DTC from noon – 1pm! Stay tuned…
