Calling all gamers:Game night in the academic library

摘要

Academic librarians looking for new and different ways to bring students into the library have joined a recent trend by hosting game nights in the library. Game nights are a nontradifional way to market the library as a student-friendly location on campus, bringing in students who wouldn't necessarily enter the library under other circumstances. Through library game night events, students have the opportunity to socialize, network, and play games, as well as have a chance to meet with librarians in a more casual setting and discover the spaces, resources, and assistance that is available to them.