Orientation using visual storytelling and the cloud

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 March‐2 April. This information will enable academic libraries to plan a similar library orientation session to first year students.

Citation

Harrington, M., Ditkoff, J. and Young, K. (2011), "Orientation using visual storytelling and the cloud", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 28 No. 4, pp. 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419051111154749