Learning Commons
Dungeons and Dragons at the University Libraries; In Savannah and Statesboro
Dungeons and Dragons has arrived at the University Libraries! Join our veteran Dungeon Masters at Three Trees Coffee in Henderson Library or the Learning Commons on the Armstrong Campus to play a series of one-shot adventures set in the Forgotten Realms’ legendary library, Candlekeep! You can register to play using our online sign-up form. Game dates and times will be determined based on staff and player availability. Don’t forget to stop by Henderson Library Access Services or the Learning Commons to learn more about the Candlekeep Mysteries adventure, and to check out Dungeons and Dragons campaign guides, rule books, dice sets, and more!
Art Exhibit at the Learning Commons: Mixed media works by Sydney Almand, April 4-22, 2022
Now on view at the Learning Commons: Mixed media artworks by Art Education major Sydney Almand, Class of 2022. Sydney’s senior exhibition contains a variety of pieces created over her years at Georgia Southern, including soft sculptures, ceramics, paintings, and prints. On view through Friday, April 22nd.
National Library Week, April 4-8, 2022: Events everyday in all libraries
National Library Week: Events Week-Long
- LibGuide with more info on all events: https://georgiasouthern.libguides.com/nlw2022
- Mobile Whiteboard pop-up questions at Henderson Library and on campus
- Zine-Crafting Station, on the 2nd Floor of Henderson Library
- Lane Library Scavenger Hunt: Interactive scavenger hunt starting at 12pm-10pm, April 4th-7th (Library Raider: A Quest for Knowledge “Level up your library skills!”)
Monday, April 4: Connect With Your Library
Whiteboard Question: What’s your favorite way to connect with the library?
10:00 AM – 1PM – Library Trivia (Henderson Library)
- Campaign: “Did You Know…?”
- Guerilla-style trivia asked live on social media and on the street
- Prizes: Stickers, bookmarks, pens, and other Georgia Southern swag
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Library Raider: A Quest for Knowledge Scavenger Hunt (Lane Library)
- Level up your library skills at Library Raider: A Quest for Knowledge, an interactive scavenger starting at 12pm-10pm, Daily
4:00 PM – 5:00PM Burning Swamp poetry slam (Henderson Library)
- Theme: “I Believe…”
- As part of National Poetry Month, we are partnering with Professor Drevlow and Burning Swamp for an outdoor poetry slam! To celebrate the concurrent “I Believe Week,” the theme of the event is “I Believe…”
- For more info visit https://georgiasouthern.libguides.com/c.php?g=1224300&p=8967964
- Location: Henderson Library Outdoor Amphitheater (outside the library along the East side of the building)
Tuesday, April 5: Library Workers Day
Whiteboard Question: Today we’re celebrating the people who work in the libraries! Leave a note for our staff to read!
10:00 AM – 2:00PM Library Workers: Meet & Greet (Henderson Library)
- Get to know the faculty, staff and student workers at your library in the 1st Floor Atrium of Henderson Library
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Library Raider: A Quest for Knowledge Scavenger Hunt (Lane Library)
- Level up your library skills at Library Raider: A Quest for Knowledge, an interactive scavenger starting at 12pm-10pm, Daily
2:00 PM Library Workers Awards (Henderson Library)
- Join us as we acknowledge select faculty, staff, student and custodial workers who continue to excel at serving our campus community
Wednesday, April 6: Library Outreach Day
Whiteboard Question: What draws you to the library the most?
ALL DAY April 6: Pop-Up Libraries (Henderson Library)
Mini-library information tables in Russell Union and college lobbies
Informational pamphlets, QR codes to quick links and free books, etc.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Farmer’s Market (Lane Library)
- Located at Residential Plaza (weather permitting) Raise awareness about Library Liaisons, library resources, and events
- Also highlight: Brain Booth, Money Smart Week, and Finals Week
11:00 AM – 1:00PM Pop In for Popcorn (Henderson Library)
- Raise awareness about Library Liaisons, library resources, and events.
- Also highlight: Brain Booth, Money Smart Week, and Finals Week.
12:00 PM – 10:PM Library Raider: A Quest for Knowledge Scavenger Hunt (Lane Library)
- Level up your library skills at Library Raider: A Quest for Knowledge, an interactive scavenger starting at 12pm-10pm, Daily
Thursday, April 7: Take Action for Libraries Day
Whiteboard Question: How can you support the libraries?
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Farmer’s Market (Henderson Library)
- Located at the Russell Union Rotunda
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Zine-Crafting Workshop (Henderson and Lane Libraries)
- Theme: “I Believe…”
- Located on the 2nd Floor of Henderson, across from the Tech Desk
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Take Action Fair (Henderson Library)
- Discover ways to take action on campus, as we invite groups like the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Boro Pride, Hillel of Georgia Southern, and more, located on the 2nd Floor of Henderson, next to the Zine Workshop
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Library Raider: A Quest for Knowledge Scavenger Hunt (Lane Library)
- Level up your library skills at Library Raider: A Quest for Knowledge, an interactive scavenger starting at 12pm-10pm, Daily
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GS Author’s Lounge: Opening Reception (Henderson Library)
- Located on the 3rd floor at Henderson Library, the Authors Lounge will officially introduce a permanent, physical collection of books, articles, CDs, and DVDs recognizing GS faculty, staff, students, and alumni for their scholarship and creative work.
- For more information about the Authors Lounge opening, please see https://georgiasouthern.libguides.com/NLW2022/authorslounge .
Friday, April 8 Technology/Multimedia Day of Play
Whiteboard Question: What’s the coolest piece of technology available in the library?
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Technology Show & Tell (Henderson and Lane Libraries)
- Get a close-up look at some of the technology available for checkout at Henderson and Lane libraries, near the Access Desk on the 2nd Floor
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Special Collections Movie Screening (Henderson Library)
- Join us for a sneak-peek at archived footage from Special Collections, as we utilize our projector and screen, both available for checkout
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Brain Booth “Beat the Burnout” Party (Henderson and Lane Library)
- Discover ways you can unwind with games, activities and equipment that promote personal wellness, mindfulness and relaxation
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tabletop Game Tournament (Henderson Library)
- Choose your favorite tabletop game and challenge your friends!
- Located in the Brain Booth area on the 2nd Floor
Art Exhibit at the Learning Commons: We Are All We Have Tonight, March 1-25, 2022
From March 1 to 25, 2022, the photography exhibit “We Are All We Have Tonight: Portraits from the Lawrence, Kansas Punk Scene”. Photographs by Chris Ortiz, Professor of Art, Cottey College is on display in the Learning Commons on the Armstrong Campus.
Clothesline Project at the Libraries Feb. 18-25, 2022
On Friday, February 18th-Friday February 25th, Georgia Southern Libraries will play host to The Clothesline Project, sponsored by the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week. This is a campus-wide display of t-shirts created to raise awareness about sexual violence and can provide a visual depiction of the rates of sexual violence perpetration. T-shirts can be made by survivors and supporters of survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and visitors will have the opportunity to create their own t-shirts, which will be saved to be a part of displays in future years.
Displays will be set up in all three of the Georgia Southern Libraries locations: Henderson Library on the Statesboro campus, Lane Library on the Armstrong campus and the Learning Commons on the Armstrong campus.
SART Website Link: https://students.georgiasouthern.edu/counseling/sexual-assault-response-team/ Sexual Assault Awareness Week 2022 Link: https://students.georgiasouthern.edu/counseling/sexual-assault-response-team/sexual-assault-awareness-week/