Social media happens so fast. I mean, just a couple weeks ago, none of us had ever imagined what 12 tons of KitKats looked like. So in between the monthly “Recently in Academic Libraries” posts, I pull together regular updates on what AcadLibs are doing on social. Please enjoy these recent highlights.
The Bass Library at Yale created (appropriately) a bass-based wayfinding strategy. The libraries at the University of Georgia was forcing students to compete in Beast Games to reduce late fees. While Drexel went all digital and emptied their shelves. At Beinecke Library, there is now a pool open to registered researchers. William & Mary was offering students the opportunity to check out library narrators.
Fondren Libraries wants us to think the library whiteboards are all empty during finals. UCSB replaced all its furniture with its famous red booths. The University of Albany Libraries has a new intern. And in what is perhaps my favorite post, Clemson Libraries did a reverse Uno on its noise levels.
Oh but wait, there’s more. Virginia Tech Libraries is getting a lazy river, cat cafe, and karaoke floor. UNF has a new self checkout station. Trexler Library has a fun way to get to level 1. The University of Oregon has pet checkouts. Similarly, Sacred Heart University has goats. Syracuse threw in some local university history into its post about school colors. And finally, Beloit has [research] rats. Happy April Fools to all who celebrate.