Library Literacy
Get to know Gangwish
start
Introduction
Welcome to Gangwish Library. We'll use different features of the library website for clues to unlock our virtual escape room.
Scenario
"You must find ten peer-reviewed, scholarly resources for a 50-page research paper without using Google, or you fail the assignment." The phrase from your professor reverberates inside your head. "How am I ever going to accomplish this?" Navigate to myottawa.ottawa.edu and follow along. Answer all sections correctly to complete the escape room.
+ info
Puzzles
Complete each puzzle to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Final Test
Hours & Operation
Library Resources
myOttawa
1/3
How many ways can you access the library digitally?
1 We don't need the library access when there's Google
2 Three's a crowd; two is company
3 I see library webpages everywhere
myOttawa
2/3
2/3
You're doing great. Next question: How many days a week is the library open?
MyOttawa
3/3
You're almost there.What is the order of the library page's four sections from left to right?
Virtual Librarian Menu Hours & Operation Library Resources
Menu Virtual Librarian Library Resources Hours & Operation
Hours & Operation Virtual Librarian Library Resources Menu
Library Resources Virtual Librarian Menu Hours & Operation
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
Menu
MyOttawa
Virtual Librarian
Library Resources
Final test
Hours & Operation
Menu
1/3
Take a closer look:Which picture shows the correct menu side panel?
Menu
2/3
True or False:The menu changes depending on login status.
False
True
Site permissions vary depending on user status.
Menu
3/3
Drag and sort correctlyPut the menu titles in the correct order.
A. DATABASES A-Z
B. Open Access E-Journals
C. Online Library Resources
D. Library Home
E. Library Guides
continue
Solución
Solution
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Hours & Operation
Library Resources
Final Test
1/3
Virtual Librarian
Surely you know the answer to this question:What is a library guide (LibGuide)?
A person Student workers, aka LibGuides, give tours of the library to new students and library users.
A website Pages of content, created by a librarian, grouped to help with research and resource use.
A desk The LibGuide desk guides knowledge by allowing students to ask questions and get help with assignments.
2/3
Virtual Librarian
True or False:Several librarians are available to help you via call, text, appointment, email, or chat.
True
False
3/3
Virtual Librarian
Watch this video:What can be requested via Interlibrary loan?
articles books DVDs eBooks
music books DVDs articles
DVDs music devices textbooks
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Hours & Operation
Library Resources
Final Test
Hours & Operation
1/2
True or False:The Hours & Operation column is for Ottawa, Kansas residential students only.
True
False
Hours & Operation
2/2
Consider the Hours & Operation column.Order the elements you would consider important for an online student from highest to lowest.
A. OU Collections
B. U-Wide Library Closures
C. Gangwish Library Hours
continue
Solución
Solution
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Hours & Operation
Library Resources
Final Test
1/4
Library Resources
Watch the video about EBSCO, then choose the correct statement below.
EBSCO partners with content providers that only provide full-text articles
EBSCO personal accounts help organize articles into different project folders for a fee
EBSCO can help cite multiple research articles in a variety of citation styles
Also known as EDS for short!
2/4
Library Resources
True or False:ProQuest and EBSCO do not merge well together, so they are listed seperately on myOttawa.
True
False
3/4
Library Resources
Now play this video and answer:How many library cards can Libby Support?
Several several libraries can be added, but you need the associated library cards
Only one Libby can only be associated with the users primary library.
Limit Five Up to five library cards, but only if the cards are from the same library.
4/4
Library Resources
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Final Trial
Library Resources
Gangwish Library Ottawa, KS
1/5
Final
Who can get a State Library of Kansas ecard?
Take a look at the image:
Kansas Residents Only a person with a permanent address in the state of Kansas
Kansas Residents, Military, and Students and Staff Residents, military personel, stationed in or deployed from Kansas, and students and staff at institutions in the state.
Kansas Residents and Military members Kansans with a permenent address in the state, and military members, stationed in or deployed from, the state
2/5
Final
RefWorks is a citation tool provided University wide, but students need to create an account first.
True
False
3/5
Final
4/5
Final
You're almost there!Let's find out more about Open Access.
5/5
Final
Finally, compare the images:EBSCO allows two types of views when exploring concepts.
True
False
Completed
Congratulations, you have successfully completed the escape room!
Start researching!
Oh oh!
That answer is not correct...
But don't lose your balance, continue on your way and try again!
back
Preview of myOttawa portal
Please log in to view all library resources.
1 - D
2 - C
3 - A
4 - E
5 - B
continue
1 - B
2 - C
3 - A
continue
What is a Citation Tool?
Citation tools are software and sites, either free or purchased, which help researchers keep track of sources and can create research citations.
Visit the Citation Tool LibGuide
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Library Literacy
Get to know Gangwish
start
Introduction
Welcome to Gangwish Library. We'll use different features of the library website for clues to unlock our virtual escape room.
Scenario
"You must find ten peer-reviewed, scholarly resources for a 50-page research paper without using Google, or you fail the assignment." The phrase from your professor reverberates inside your head. "How am I ever going to accomplish this?" Navigate to myottawa.ottawa.edu and follow along. Answer all sections correctly to complete the escape room.
+ info
Puzzles
Complete each puzzle to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Final Test
Hours & Operation
Library Resources
myOttawa
1/3
How many ways can you access the library digitally?
1 We don't need the library access when there's Google
2 Three's a crowd; two is company
3 I see library webpages everywhere
myOttawa
2/3
2/3
You're doing great. Next question: How many days a week is the library open?
MyOttawa
3/3
You're almost there.What is the order of the library page's four sections from left to right?
Virtual Librarian Menu Hours & Operation Library Resources
Menu Virtual Librarian Library Resources Hours & Operation
Hours & Operation Virtual Librarian Library Resources Menu
Library Resources Virtual Librarian Menu Hours & Operation
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
Menu
MyOttawa
Virtual Librarian
Library Resources
Final test
Hours & Operation
Menu
1/3
Take a closer look:Which picture shows the correct menu side panel?
Menu
2/3
True or False:The menu changes depending on login status.
False
True
Site permissions vary depending on user status.
Menu
3/3
Drag and sort correctlyPut the menu titles in the correct order.
A. DATABASES A-Z
B. Open Access E-Journals
C. Online Library Resources
D. Library Home
E. Library Guides
continue
Solución
Solution
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Hours & Operation
Library Resources
Final Test
1/3
Virtual Librarian
Surely you know the answer to this question:What is a library guide (LibGuide)?
A person Student workers, aka LibGuides, give tours of the library to new students and library users.
A website Pages of content, created by a librarian, grouped to help with research and resource use.
A desk The LibGuide desk guides knowledge by allowing students to ask questions and get help with assignments.
2/3
Virtual Librarian
True or False:Several librarians are available to help you via call, text, appointment, email, or chat.
True
False
3/3
Virtual Librarian
Watch this video:What can be requested via Interlibrary loan?
articles books DVDs eBooks
music books DVDs articles
DVDs music devices textbooks
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Hours & Operation
Library Resources
Final Test
Hours & Operation
1/2
True or False:The Hours & Operation column is for Ottawa, Kansas residential students only.
True
False
Hours & Operation
2/2
Consider the Hours & Operation column.Order the elements you would consider important for an online student from highest to lowest.
A. OU Collections
B. U-Wide Library Closures
C. Gangwish Library Hours
continue
Solución
Solution
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Hours & Operation
Library Resources
Final Test
1/4
Library Resources
Watch the video about EBSCO, then choose the correct statement below.
EBSCO partners with content providers that only provide full-text articles
EBSCO personal accounts help organize articles into different project folders for a fee
EBSCO can help cite multiple research articles in a variety of citation styles
Also known as EDS for short!
2/4
Library Resources
True or False:ProQuest and EBSCO do not merge well together, so they are listed seperately on myOttawa.
True
False
3/4
Library Resources
Now play this video and answer:How many library cards can Libby Support?
Several several libraries can be added, but you need the associated library cards
Only one Libby can only be associated with the users primary library.
Limit Five Up to five library cards, but only if the cards are from the same library.
4/4
Library Resources
Puzzles
Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!
MyOttawa
Menu
Virtual Librarian
Final Trial
Library Resources
Gangwish Library Ottawa, KS
1/5
Final
Who can get a State Library of Kansas ecard?
Take a look at the image:
Kansas Residents Only a person with a permanent address in the state of Kansas
Kansas Residents, Military, and Students and Staff Residents, military personel, stationed in or deployed from Kansas, and students and staff at institutions in the state.
Kansas Residents and Military members Kansans with a permenent address in the state, and military members, stationed in or deployed from, the state
2/5
Final
RefWorks is a citation tool provided University wide, but students need to create an account first.
True
False
3/5
Final
4/5
Final
You're almost there!Let's find out more about Open Access.
5/5
Final
Finally, compare the images:EBSCO allows two types of views when exploring concepts.
True
False
Completed
Congratulations, you have successfully completed the escape room!
Start researching!
Oh oh!
That answer is not correct...
But don't lose your balance, continue on your way and try again!
back
Preview of myOttawa portal
Please log in to view all library resources.
1 - D
2 - C
3 - A
4 - E
5 - B
continue
1 - B
2 - C
3 - A
continue
What is a Citation Tool?
Citation tools are software and sites, either free or purchased, which help researchers keep track of sources and can create research citations.
Visit the Citation Tool LibGuide