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University of North Alabama
UNA Scholarly Repository
Faculty Presentations Collier Library
February 2020
Utilizing an Escape Room Game to Reduce Library Anxiety
Derek Malone
University of North Alabama, dmalone3@una.edu
Jennifer Pate
Univeristy of North Alabama, jpate1@una.edu
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Recommended Citation
Malone, D., & Pate, J. (2020). Utilizing an Escape Room Game to Reduce Library Anxiety. Retrieved from
https://ir.una.edu/libfacpresentation/40
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Utilizing an Escape Room
Game to Reduce Library
Anxiety
Derek Malone & Jennifer Pate
University of North Alabama
Derek Malone ● University Librarian ● Also teaches his own FYE section ● Conducts the majority of the library FYE visits ● Escape room devotee ● Bachelor enthusiast
Jennifer Pate
● Scholarly Communications and Instructional Services Librarian
● Also teaches her own FYE section
● Chair of the Campus One Book program, which is integrated into all FYE
classes
● Currently here virtually
● Not a Bachelor enthusiast
University of North Alabama ● Undergraduate Enrollment - 6,758 ● FYE Enrollment - 1,042 ● FYE Sections - 37 (2 Virtual)
Library Familiarization/Orientation ● First Year Instruction Sequence ● FYE - EN 111 - EN 112 (2) ● Previously used the Amazing Race
Library Anxiety
Library anxiety is a fear of both the library space, which can be seen as
overwhelming and confusing, and of the process of using the library to find
materials.
https://libguides.libraries.wsu.edu/libraryanxiety
Goals of Familiarization/Orientation
● Understanding of and comfortability within the building/physical space
● Understanding of and comfortability within the virtual environment
● Comfortability with a librarian and library staff
● Fun!
https://live.staticflickr.com/8433/7658284016_71661b1a78_b.jpg
The Amazing Race
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/50/The_Amazing_Race.svg/1280px-The_Amazing_Race.svg.png
Development of the Escape Room ● Escape kits purchased in June 2017 ● Summer 2017 - Pilot testing ● First escape room instruction occurred in Fall 2017 ● Started with four escape kits (still use those) ● Theme has changed annually since
Our Themes
2017 - Rival University
2018 - Superhero (super-student) Training Academy
2019 - Alien abduction
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicdomainvectors.org%2Fen%2Ffree-clipart%2FGreen-alien-vector-image%2F9605.html&psig=AO
vVaw3-3GTqPLnQkJVsIA2xcSQ9&ust=1581699989709000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCJCH3OKBz-cCFQAAAAAdAAAAABADThe Escape Room Process Introductory Clue
Locks & Clues
Three-Digit Lock Used to identify places on interest on floors, previously website places of interest
Four-Digit Lock Finding our phone number and reminding of chat
ABC Multilock Developing an understanding of subject liaisons
Directional Multilock Webpage link and navigation familiarity
Fake Clues also Teach (and are Fun!)
We Do Not Use Everything (Subject to Change) ● Reflection Cards ● Red lens viewer ● Keyed locks ● USB drive
Game Building File
Game Building File
Goosechase
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Alternative Solutions
● Build your own
● Alternative companies/kits
● Databases of games
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpixabay.com%2Fillustrations%2Flock-box-wooden-metal-key-chest-3995075%2F&psig=AOvVaw1oF7
_sGFTFnycZmZlkGg3v&ust=1582065233599000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCPC8pLTS2ecCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAERecent Survey Data ● 6 yes/no questions ● 2 free-form response questions ● Survey is conducted post-FYE escape rooms for all ● Conducted prior to the conclusion of fall semester ● 220+ responses
Recent Survey Data Q1 - Prior to the Collier Library Escape Room activity, I had visited Collier Library.
Recent Survey Data Q2 - Prior to the Collier Library Escape Room activity, I had visited Collier Library's website.
Recent Survey Data After visiting the Collier Library Escape Room, I have a better understanding of the tools available on the Collier Library website.
Recent Survey Data After visiting the Collier Library Escape Room, I have a better understanding of the spaces available in the Collier Library building.
Recent Survey Data The Collier Library Escape Room made me more familiar and comfortable in Collier Library and on the website.
Lessons Learned
● Create an “easy” clue for starting - a “win”
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/11/Envelope%2C_postage_%28AM_2016.35.5-3%29.jpgLessons Learned
● Don’t over hint
https://media.vanityfair.com/photos/59a5e84e55b9b74662289c08/16:9/w_1440,h_810,c_limit/whisper-board-steps-down.jpgLessons Learned
● You often have to reward second place
https://www.sticker.com/picture_library/product_images/award-ribbons/72435_2nd-second-place-award-ribbon-stickers-and-labels.pngLessons Learned
● Give a consolation prize to later teams
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1xw:0.74691xh;center,top&resize=640:*Pro Tips
You will have some students that aren’t into the activity at first
https://storage.needpix.com/rsynced_images/bored-3082829_1280.jpgPro Tips Music and a clock are wonderful at setting a scene
Pro Tips Prizes encourage competition
Pro Tips
● Build a game that’s customized to your location, don’t look for generic game
● Partner with a local escape room business, if possible
● Test generic games, just don’t use them if you’re looking for an orientation activity
● Pick a topic with mass appeal
○ Our topics so far have appealed to and applied to nearly all students
○ Pop culture is dangerous
○ With that being said, a great 2020 topic would be...Just Kidding...
Future Implementations
● Ready-to-go programming for other groups
● Reservation-based finals week room (as a stress busting activity)
● Expanding collaborations externally with escape-based lessons (already
doing this some, Nursing)
● More library integration within FYE (LMS)Alternative Uses ● Staff activities (Christmas party, summer, etc.) ● Finals week ● Second-year, upper-level students ● Counselors
Questions? Derek - dmalone3@una.edu Jennifer - jpate1@una.edu
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