For my final project, I created an alternate reality game (ARG) using the ARIS game maker. The game is meant to provide an engaging introduction to library research for first year composition students at LSU.
The accomplished objectives of the game are as follows:
• Familiarize students with LSU Discovery databases
• Acquaint students with the location and scope of the LSU Subject Specialists’ Research Guides
• Learn the location of the library reference section and stacks
• Introduce students to the library call number system
• Encourage student interaction with LSU librarians and library staff
• Encourage use of book indexes for finding information and making the use of larger works in research seem less intimidating.
• Alert students to the existence and location of the government documents in Middleton, and encourage the use of congressional hearings for background information/stakeholder information of controversial topics (Issue Analysis paper)
• Show students the location of the Digital Scholarship Lab
The game can be accessed by searching for “Hack the Library” on the ARIS mobile app, which is available on iOS devices.
