May The Magic Be With You: How We’re Using the Force to Bring Students to the LibraryAmy Gratz, Instructional Services LibrarianAndrew Shuping, Emerging Technologies & Services/Interlibrary Loan LibrarianAmy Tureen, Reference Services LibrarianLee Twombly, Outreach & Assessment Librarian

Presentation Outline

I. Andrew “Yoda” Shuping Harry Potter and Planning

II. Lee “Princess Leia” Twombly Harry Potter and Implementation

III. Amy “R2D2” Gratz Star Wars and Information Literacy

IV. Amy “Boba Fett” Tureen Star Wars Reads Day Event

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“These are dark times, there is no denying. Our world has perhaps faced no greater threat than it does today.” – Rufus Scrimgeour

in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

We could do

this . . .

or that . . .

and this . . .

or this . . .

and what about this?

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Shipping $500

Copyright fees for movie

$600-800

Publicity $100

Reception food $100

Door prizes/gifts/etc. $50

Cottage Pie“Bat” Wings

Cauliflower Cheese

Yorkshire Pudding

Roast Potatoes

Baked Beans

Cockroach Clusters

Toad in the Hole

Fish n Chips

Butter Beer Treacle Fudge

Magic Wands

Pumpkin Pasties

Chocolate Frogs

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- “It’s a trap!”

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“Use the Force Databases, Luke!”

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TakeawaysMaking the magic happen at YOUR library

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Any questions you have? Hmm?

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