Coloring Outside the Information Literacy Lines: The Rutgers Art Library Coloring Book
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In the 21st century a resurgence in coloring has been sweeping the nation. Coloring books are no longer materials for children, and coloring related events can be found in many public and academic libraries. Although coloring books are often seen as a medium used to relax, they can also be used as a medium to educate. The Art Library Coloring Book was created to connect with individuals with whom the Librarian is a liaison, to educate individuals about the possibilities available within an academic library, all while being creative and having fun. The Art Library Coloring Book was designed by an artist/academic librarian and a run of 500 booklets were made. Takers of the art library coloring book were invited to submit their artistic creations to the libraries social media sites.
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- 1. Coloring Outside the Information Literacy Lines: The Rutgers Art Library Coloring Book Megan Lotts, Art Librarian- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
- 3. Why a coloring book? Twitter: @MCLotts
- 4. Cost- $330 Twitter: @MCLotts 500 copies. $260 to print. $70 for crayons. & labels for stickers.
- 9. Color the archives Twitter: @MCLotts
- 11. Interaction of color Twitter: @MCLotts
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- 15. Comments & Impact Twitter: @MCLotts • Awesome! • Cool! • Love this book! • The art library is awesome! • I learned so much about the Art Library from this book. • Received multiple references questions at points of distribution. • One woman called with praise and followed up with two reference questions.
- 16. Pop-up makerspaces O Low cost. O Easy to put up, take down, & store. O Foster creativity & critical thinking skills. O Create spontaneous community. O Encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration. Twitter: @MCLotts
- 17. Want a copy of the book? 1 Find me at the conference, I'll be distributing while supplies last. 2 Take a book, color an image, submit your colored design to twitter or instagram. Twitter: @MCLotts
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