Unraveling the 'Mystery' of the Library: A 'Big Games' Approach to Library Orientation

摘要

Introduction At colleges and universities everywhere, freshman orientation can be overwhelming to new students. They must move their belongings and leave their families, while being surrounded by strangers in a strange environment. Adding to the difficulties, freshmen often spend a weekend being exposed to a dizzying array of information about the campus. They must learn where their classes are, where to eat, how to access their e-mail, where important offices and recreational facilities are, and how to make responsible decisions.