title: Low-Tech Scavenger Hunt Model for Student Orientation.
abstract: Scavenger hunts are an effective, fun way of orienting new students to the library. The low-tech nature and small scale of the scavenger hunt program described here might be more suitable for health sciences libraries than other models, particularly for libraries with small staffs. This model also includes a unique optional element useful for library marketing. This article describes the methods used, shares reactions of program participants, and provides suggestions for those considering orienting students in this way.
authors.affiliation: a Health Sciences Library , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , North Carolina , USA.
authors.forename: Barbara Rochen
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Renner
authors.affiliation: a Health Sciences Library , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , North Carolina , USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cahoon
authors.affiliation: a Health Sciences Library , University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill , North Carolina , USA.
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Allegri
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007993:Libraries, Medical; D040541:Marketing; D013334:Students
keywords: Allied health students; health professions; library marketing; library orientations; library tours; scavenger hunts