Outreach and Communication Projects
Projects on this page represent a selection of the work of multiple departments.
Beavers: Ecosystem Engineers on Campus
An immersive exhibit about urban beavers and the ecological benefits they provide, including on the NC State campus.
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Contributing departments: Open Knowledge Center, Digital Library Initiatives (DLI)Voices of the Russell School
A multifaceted project that brought together members of the local community with the Libraries, the College of Education, and DELTA to present the history and voices of the Historic Russell School, a Rosenwald School built in 1926 in Durham County, North Carolina.
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Contributing departments: Collections & Research Engagement, Non-Library Faculty, Learning Spaces & ServicesPrideFest Exhibit for LGBTQ+ History Month
An immersive exhibit hosted by the NC State University LGBTQ Pride Center and the Libraries celebrating Pride by highlighting LGBTQ+ history, stories, media, advocacy and accomplishments.
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Contributing departments: Collections & Research EngagementVisualization Spaces Development Kit for Unity Game Engine
Augmenting an industry-standard creative tool to better suit the needs of our students, instructors, researchers, and other campus creators in a one-of-a-kind Libraries space.
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Contributing departments: Collections & Research Engagement, Learning Spaces & ServicesShowcasing Student Creativity via Holograms
To exhibit student and campus community creativity, the Libraries' Virtual Reality staff have utilized 3D digital displays (or 'holograms') within our buildings. These light field displays allow a better understanding of the creativity, scholarship, and interaction possible via natively 3D media.
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Contributing departments: Learning Spaces & ServicesThe Escape Room
An interactive, game-based experience which introduces students to various elements of the library.
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Contributing departments: Learning Spaces & ServicesHow much money did you spend on textbooks?
In March 2018 the Libraries' Alt-Textbook Project team placed whiteboards in the D. H. Hill Jr. and Hunt libraries with the question "How much money did you spend on textbooks?" Students answered.
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Contributing departments: Learning Spaces & Services, Open Knowledge CenterMobile Scavenger Hunt
A mobile, game-based way to introduce students to the library.
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Contributing departments: User ExperienceCollections Review Tool
A tool to engage the campus community in decisions about cuts to the journal and database collection.
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Contributing departments: Collections & Research EngagementMy #HuntLibrary
My #HuntLibrary is a participatory digital service designed to encourage visitors to document their Hunt Library experience using the social media platform Instagram.
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Contributing departments: Digital Library Initiatives (DLI)