OCLC ARC19 Library Futures Conference

Marx Library Live: Increasing Student Engagement Using Social Media, Stephanie Evers Ard & Elizabeth Rugan Shepard, (University of South Alabama)
Live streaming platforms such as Instagram Live, which allows users to view and interact with broadcasts, have become increasingly popular with students. Our library determined live streaming could improve student familiarity with library services, so two librarians started a broadcast called Marx Library Live. Episodes answer recurring reference questions, the librarians are unscripted and personable to dispel students’ anxiety about seeking help, and students ask questions through comments, providing another point of contact.

Esports for the Win!, Dianne Connery, (Pottsboro Library)
Esports is the competitive wing of electronic gaming which is experiencing explosive growth around the world. This session is designed to provide the resources libraries need to meet young people where they are with an interest-driven learning environment. The learning ecosystem encompasses a variety of roles beyond the players, such as videographers, graphic designers, and writers. Esports can provide opportunities for ALL young people to use esports as a platform to acquire critical skills.