Library Quest

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<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">It is two weeks before your first big paper is due in your ENGL 101 class, and your professor has set up a research information session for your class at <<link "McKeldin Library">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("mckeldin")>><</link>> with a Research and Teaching Fellow. The information sessions take place the same time that your class normally meets at, which is your earliest class of the day. Your alarm you set yesterday goes off, waking you up from blissful sleep. Do you:</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "mckeldin">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/alarm-start.png"> </div> [[go to Library]] [[hit snooze]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You get dressed and go to the Library! As you head up to the sixth floor for your session, you run into a friend outside of the instruction room. They would like to chat about plans that you have tomorrow, and promise that they will be quick. You probably should go and grab a seat, but how long could this take? The plans are tomorrow, after all.</p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-books.jpg"> </div> [[stay and chat]] [[say you will catch up with them after class, and head into library session]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You go back to sleep after hitting snooze, confident that you aren't going to over sleep. Oh no!! You did, in fact, oversleep. Looks like you missed the first 5 minutes. You'll have to book it to McKeldin if you want to make it to your info session at all!</p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-sitting.jpg"> </div> [[go to the session late]] [[ehhhhh, let's skip it]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">Oh no! The thing your friend wanted to tell you had a large amount of backstory with multiple people involved, so you lost track of time while talking to them. At least your plans are settled! You missed the first 15 mintues of the session, but you can still make the rest if you hurry up! Do you:</p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/chatty-friend.png"> </div> [[go to the session late]] [[skip it]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">After saying goodbye to your friend, you take a seat in the library classroom and go to the link the librarian has supplied you with for the slides that will be used in the lesson. Today your lesson is being taught by a <<link "Research and Teaching Fellow">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("rt fellow")>><</link>> that was assigned to your class. They teach you about different resources at the library, important research skills, and even do an interactive activity and database demonstration with your research topics! You are so ready to start your research for your paper! Do you?</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "rt fellow">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/session-notes.png"> </div> [[yeah!]] [[nope!]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You missed a little bit of the session, but it looks like you can set up an appointment with a <<link "Research and Teaching Fellow">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("rt fellow")>><</link>> to learn about the stuff that you missed!</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "rt fellow">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-sitting.jpg"> </div> [[set up an appointment]] [[do not set up appointment]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You go to start on your paper, but you are having trouble figuring out where to look first to start your research. The library website seems a little overwhelming. Your teacher did send an email saying he will give extra credit to anyone who makes an appointment with a <<link "librarian">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("librarian")>><</link>> for research help and sends a citation for an article that they helped you find. Do you make an appointment?</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "subject specialist">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/website.png"> </div> [[go to the library and set an appointment with a librarian]] [[wing it!]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You put your worries to the side and emailed the Fellow for help. They reply back telling you that they are excited to work with you to find what you need to make your research a success! After emailing back and forth, you set up an in-person appointment with the R&T Fellow who taught your session. They are super helpful and remind you about all the resources you can use on the <<link "ENGL 101 resource page.">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("eng101")>><</link>>Using the databases provided and with help from the Fellow narrowing your search, you end up getting all your research done for your paper!</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "ENG 101 resources">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-circ.jpg"> </div> [[the night before]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You don't want to set up an appointment, but the R&T Fellow did share their slides containing all of the research information with the class! You look at their tips and also check out the <<link "Get It Done Guide">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("guide")>><</link>> for research tutorials. You do as much work as you can, feeling okay about your research skills.</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "get it done">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-clapping.jpg"> </div> [[the night before your paper is due]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">Your paper is going well! You get stuck trying to find a particular article to finish your research requirements. It is starting to get frustrating, and you feel like you are never going to find this resource. Then you remember that the R&T Fellow told you that you could email them for help with your research. You do need help, but worry about bothering them. Do you email them?</p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/one-week.png"> </div> [[set up an appointment]] [[maybe later]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You decide to take a break, but then realize that a week has gone by and you haven't started your research yet! The information you learned isn't as fresh, but you do your best in the time you have, confident that you can find some good souces. Plus, you can use the Libraries' <<link "LibChat function">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("libchat")>><</link>> to get help from a librarian if you really get stuck.</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "libchat">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/one-week.png"> </div> [[the night before your paper is due]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">Not finding that resource has thrown you for a loop. You spend more time than you planned trying to find it, and when you are unsuccessful you rush to find something else to replace it. You really wish you had been able to find that article, but are feeling okay about the rest of the research that you were able to complete.</p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-clapping.jpg"> </div> [[the night before your paper is due]]

<<nobr>> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You did the best you can with the time you had. You are glad that you were able to get some help with your paper, your only wish is that you had requested help sooner! </p> <p class="narration">When you get your paper back you get comments like "great effort" and "nice connections!" and "could have more resources" but overall you are satisfied with your grade.</p> <p class="narration">Suddenly, a wild TESTUDO appears! He has the wisdom of many Testudos from all different UMD time periods, and his eyes are full of pride! "Good job, champ!" he says, "and don't forget to use those library resources for your next paper!" He gives you a resounding salute and fades into the night.</p> <p class="narration">Wow! Testudo sure is right. My library can really help me out in more ways than one when it comes to research help. Thanks, Testudo!</p></div> <div><img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-surf.jpg"></div> <div id="secret" class="hide"><p><<include "secret ending">></p></div> <div id="wrap-up" class="hide"><p><<include "wrap up">></p></div> </div> <</nobr>> <<silently>> <<timed 3s>> <<if $extra.length gte 3>> <<toggleclass "#secret" "hide">> <<else>> <<toggleclass "#wrap-up" "hide">> <</if>> <</timed>> <</silently>>

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You think that it is too late to talk to a librarian and decide to just wing your paper with any research that you can find. It takes longer than expected to find the required amount of resources, and you don't have much time to read them--even less time to write your paper. At least it's finished! You wish you felt more confident about the work you did.</p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/upset-testudo.jpg"> </div> [[due date tomorrow!!]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">One week before your paper is due, you get an email from your professor. He says he will give extra credit to anyone who makes an appointment with a <<link "librarian">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("librarian")>><</link>> for research help and sends a citation for an article that they helped you find! Extra credit would be a big help, as this paper is a main part of your grade. Do you set up a research appointment?</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "subject specialist">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/one-week.png"> </div> [[do not set up an appointment|due date tomorrow!!]] [[go to the library and set an appointment with a librarian]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">The librarian shows you the <<link "Database Finder">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("db finder")>><</link>> tool and you manage to leave your appointment with a good amount of resources and feel more confident about doing research on your own. The librarian told you that you can always ask for help if you need it, so you work on finishing your research to the best of your ability.</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "database finder">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-circ.jpg"> </div> [[the night before]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">It's the night before the paper is due! You don't really have any research done, but you do have that one citation you sent to your teacher. You try to remember any research tips the librarian told you, but can't seem to figure out how to start. It takes longer than you thought it would to get your research together but you work with what you have to write the paper before it's due. You're feeling unsure if what you have will be enough for the paper's requirements.</p> </div> </div> [[finish up your work|due date tomorrow!!]]

<<nobr>> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You don't feel great about the paper you turned in. The deadline came quicker than expected, and the research you had to complete was a bit overwhelming. Your professor gave your paper a "needs improvement" and a "need more sources" comment, and as you walk back to your dorm, a wild TESTUDO appears!</p> <p class="narration">He has the wisdom of many Testudos from all different UMD time periods. He looks somewhat off-putting, but still kind as he pats you on the shoulder. "There, there, Champ," he says while looking at your paper. "Next time, just use the resources at your library. The librarians and the Fellows are here to help you!" he says thoughtfully, and then fades into the night. </p> <p class="narration">Wow! Testudo might be right. Next time, I will definitely start my research with help from a librarian! Thanks, Testudo!</p></div> <div><img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-cursed.jpg"></div> <div id="wrap-up" class="hide"><p><<include "wrap up">></p></div> </div> <</nobr>> <<silently>> <<timed 3s>> <<toggleclass "#wrap-up" "hide">> <</timed>> <</silently>>

<<nobr>> <div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"> <p class="narration">You are feeling great about your paper! You had plenty of time to research and write it, and got some excellent research help from the Library. You get your paper back and it's a perfect grade! Yahoo! The comments say "great work!" and "well researched!" You leave class feeling over the moon when suddenly a wild TESTUDO appears!</p> <p class="narration">Well, actually, make that Testudo and your professor. They smile at you with the wisdom of many Testudos from all different UMD time periods. In unison, they say, "Way to go, Champ!! We knew you could do it!" while holding out a hand for a high five. You don't leave them hanging and after the high five, Testudo gives you a thumbs up while saying, "You really used the Libraries' resources! Now you know that researching for papers doesn't have to be so overwhelming, and that there are a lot of ways you can get help!" He and your professor then fade into the night, leaving you at the statue of Testudo feeling proud.</p></div> <div><img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-prof.jpg"></div> <div id="secret" class="hide"><p><<include "secret ending">></p></div> <div id="wrap-up" class="hide"><p><<include "wrap up">></p></div> </div> <</nobr>> <<silently>> <<timed 3s>> <<if $extra.length gte 3>> <<toggleclass "#secret" "hide">> <<else>> <<toggleclass "#wrap-up" "hide">> <</if>> <</timed>> <</silently>>

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<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">You meet with <<link "the librarian">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("librarian")>><</link>> and they have a lot of tips and tricks for researching effectively! They don't have any appointments after you so you can take as much time as you want with them doing research.</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "subject specialist">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/testudo-circ.jpg"> </div> [[pay attention and ask questions! Get as much help as possible]] [[kind of zone out and leave as soon as you get the one citation you need for extra credit]]

<span class="border sides">Librarians are here to help you with any and all library questions! There are even Subject Specialists who are experts in particular subjects. If you have a particular topic you are writing a paper on, <a href="https://lib.guides.umd.edu/prf.php" target="_blank">look at the subject specialists list</a> to contact a librarian who can get you on the right track with your research. If you have a more general question, go to <a href="https://umd.libanswers.com" target="_blank">LibChat on the library home page</a> to be instantly connected with a librarian. </span>

<span class="border sides"><a href="https://www.lib.umd.edu/research/instruction/engl-101-academic-writing " target="_blank">The ENGL 101 Resource page</a> is a list of curated resources specifically for undergraduate students. It has helpful suggestions like which databases to try first for your research assignments, plus Research and Teaching Fellows' office hours and contact information, tools to help you do background research, and citation guides!</span>

<span class="border sides">The <a href="https://lib.guides.umd.edu/getitdone" target="_blank">Get-It-Done Guide</a> is a resource made for ENGL 101 studentsto help with research assignments. It offers advice in many areas including Choosing a Topic, Finding Sources, Evaluating Sources, Citing Sources, and a Troubleshooting FAQ. It also includes helpful outlines and video tutorials to get you started on your research!</span>

<span class="border sides">LibChat is a live chat service that connects you to librarians when you have a question. You can access the chat by clicking on the green chat bubble on the lower right side of <a href="https://www.lib.umd.edu" target="_blank">the libraries homepage</a> or by going to the <a href="https://umd.libanswers.com" target="_blank">LibChat page on the library website.</a> Library staff generally monitor chat Monday - Thursday, 8 AM to 9 PM and Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, to answer questions about library services and policies. Research questions will be referred to the appropriate librarian if available.</span>

<span class="border sides">The <a href="https://lib.guides.umd.edu/az.php" target="_blank">Database Finder tool</a> can help you identify which database will be best for your search! These are lists of our available databases curated into sections by Librarians who specialize in that subject. You can search by keyword, subject, or database type.</span>

<span class="border sides">McKeldin Library is the main library on campus. It offers a wide variety of services, spaces, and collections to support research, teaching, and learning across disciplines. McKeldin also has a wide range of technology available, including: <ul> <li>Copiers, printers, and scanners</li> <li>Public computers</li> <li>Laptops, chargers, and other equipment you can borrow </li> <li>GIS and Spatial Data Center </li> <li>Memory and Podcasting Labs</li> </ul> Check out <a href="https://www.lib.umd.edu/visit/libraries/mckeldin" target="_blank">the library website</a> to see more info on McKeldin hours and services!</span>

<span class="border sides">The <a href="https://lib.guides.umd.edu/rtf/meetthefellows" target="_blank">Research and Teaching Fellows</a> are Library Science Graduate Students who have been trained to teach library information sessions. You can reach out to them for research help through email, or you can set up a virtual or in person meeting with them! </span>

<span class="border ending"><div class="flex-container"><div style="flex: 1;">Wait...what's this? Suddenly, TESTUDO reappears before you! He says, “Champ, you have been extra thorough during this quest! By finding out more information, you are extra prepared to get research help from the library whenever you need it! For all that hard work, you deserve a pizza party!” He leads you to the Testudo Statue and he opens up a secret door under the turtle. As you descend the staircase, you see that you are being led to a room where all the other students who clicked on our links and learned about the library are enjoying pizza. All of you have a great time eating pizza with Testudo! </div> <div style="align-self: start;"><img style="border: double gold 7px;" src="images/double-testudo.png"></div> <div style="width: 100%;"><p><em>Have a minute or two? Let us know what you thought of the game -- we appreciate it!</em></p> <iframe src = "https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_0w6LiGJx1HP3aUm" title = "library quest survey" id = "surveyFrame" width = "100%" height = "1150px" scrolling = "no"> </iframe> </div> </div> </span>

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">It's the night before your paper is due! You have everything written. You just need to finish your works cited page. You are pretty sure you remember what you're doing, but there is a <<link "Citation Tools">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("citation")>><</link>> page on the library webiste. Do you want to check it out before finishing your paper?</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "citation tools">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/due-tomorrow.png"> </div> [[yes, I will take the time to read through it]] [[I think I can remember without it|I will look at it quickly]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">It's the night before your paper is due. You have done the best you can researching and writing so now there is only one thing left to do: the works cited page. You are pretty sure you remember what you're doing, but your teacher did tell you that there is a <<link "Citation Tools">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("citation")>><</link>> page on the library webiste. Do you want to check it out before finishing your paper?</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "citation tools">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/due-tomorrow.png"> </div> [[I will look at it quickly]] [[No time! Gotta turn this paper in]]

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><p class="narration">It's the night before your paper is due. You have done, honestly, a lot of procrastinating, but you did the best you could do researching and writing. Now there is only one thing left to do: the works cited page. You are pretty sure you remember what you're doing, but your teacher did tell you that there is a <<link "Citation Tools">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><<run $extra.pushUnique("citation")>><</link>> page on the library webiste. Do you want to check it out before finishing your paper?</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><<include "citation tools">></p> </div> <img class="passage-img" src="images/due-tomorrow.png"> </div> [[skim it|No time! Gotta turn this paper in]] [[No time! Gotta turn this paper in]]

<span class="border ending">Thanks for playing! We and Testudo hope you learned something new about the library! Want to try again or play a different route? Just hit RESTART on the menu. Did you miss any of the special terms and their explanations? View them all <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WWup7bmEtw_TNChwI0OSRFtV7-GHJX4_jpg1VCyQZvM/edit?usp=sharing">on this glossary</a>, or play through the game again to look for them. Have a minute or two? Let us know what you thought of the game -- we appreciate it! <iframe src = "https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_0w6LiGJx1HP3aUm" title = "library quest survey" id = "surveyFrame" width = "100%" height = "1150px" scrolling = "no"> </iframe> </span>

<span class="border sides"> UMD has a wide variety of tools to help you with citing your research! Check out our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lib.umd.edu/research/services/citation">Citation Tools Guide</a> where you can find resources to help you through citing your research, including links to make appointments with the Undergraduate Writing Center, which is full of people who can help you structure and edit your paper! </span>

Created by Gaby Messinger and Sharona Ginsberg <span style="font-size: 13px">Testudo images used in this game are part of the <a style="color: #abbff2;" href="https://digital.lib.umd.edu/album" target="_blank">Libraries' Digital Collections</a> and can be viewed there in more detail and with additional information. All other graphics were designed using Canva Pro.</span>

<div class="flex-container"> <div class="passage-story"><h2>How to play</h2><p class="narration">Library Quest is a game where you choose your own path through the story. On each screen, read the next part of the story, decide what you want your character to do, and click on one of the buttons near the bottom of the screen to make your choice.</p><p c;lass="narration">There are multiple routes through the story and more than one ending you can reach. Play the game again to make different choices and try out a different route.</p><p class="narration">You can interact with text that <<link "has a box around it">><<toggleclass "#extra-info" "hide">><</link>> by clicking or tapping on it. The forward and back arrows on the left sidebar will let you navigate back to a previous part of the story if needed.</p> <p id="extra-info" class="hide"><span class="border sides">Hey, you found some hidden text! Nice!</span></p> </div> </div> [[ready to start your quest?|Library Quest]]