Photo Gallery: Libraries Orientation Events

IDeATe Assistant Dean Kelly Delaney leads an information session about the IDeATe program, which is open to undergraduates of all disciplines across CMU.

IDeATe Assistant Dean Kelly Delaney leads an information session about the IDeATe program, which is open to undergraduates of all disciplines across CMU.

On Friday, August 22, new and returning students and other CMU community members gathered in various locations throughout Hunt and Sorrells libraries to participate in orientation information sessions. The sessions covered a variety of areas that live within the Libraries, including the University Archives, the Sustainability Initiative, Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, and the Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology network (IDeATe).

Some areas highlighted unique resources available to the community through the Libraries, including a variety of physical and digital materials, workspaces, and specialized staff ready to assist students, faculty, and staff. At other stations, attendees were invited to explore the Libraries through craft, with a variety of hands-on activities available to help their creativity flow.

Join the Libraries team for the next hands-on workshop “Hands-On: Pizza and Pennant Making” on September 9 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. For more upcoming opportunities to get involved in hands-on activities at the Libraries, keep an eye on the events calendar.

Visitors looked through t-shirts, photographs, flyers, and other CMU memorabilia in the Archives Reading Room on the second floor of Hunt Library.

Visitors looked through t-shirts, photographs, flyers, and other CMU memorabilia in the Archives Reading Room on the second floor of Hunt Library.

In Sorrells Library, Research Data Services Librarian Alfredo González-Espinoza helps a student make buttons featuring graphics from discarded library materials.
In Sorrells Library, Research Data Services Librarian Alfredo González-Espinoza helps a student make buttons featuring graphics from discarded library materials.
The second floor of Hunt Library featured an Obsolete Technology Petting Zoo, where students were invited to interact with physical media formats no longer used widely in day-to-day life.
The second floor of Hunt Library featured an Obsolete Technology Petting Zoo, where students were invited to interact with physical media formats no longer used widely in day-to-day life.

Stacks Manager Gloria Henning introduces two students to a microfilm reader as part of the Obsolete Technology Petting Zoo. Microfilm was a convenient way to store large amounts of text prior to the invention of modern computers.
Stacks Manager Gloria Henning introduces two students to a microfilm reader as part of the Obsolete Technology Petting Zoo. Microfilm was a convenient way to store large amounts of text prior to the invention of modern computers.
On the third floor of Hunt Library, attendees made origami with Arts and Humanities Librarian Lynn Kawaratani and Director of Library Services Joelen Pastva. Throughout the year, the Libraries keeps origami paper stocked for visitors who need a break to make something with their hands.
On the third floor of Hunt Library, attendees made origami with Arts and Humanities Librarian Lynn Kawaratani and Director of Library Services Joelen Pastva. Throughout the year, the Libraries keeps origami paper stocked for visitors who need a break to make something with their hands.

Students on the fourth floor of Hunt Library used ephemera provided by Arts and Humanities Librarian Jill Chisnell to create their own garlands to decorate their dorm rooms.
Students on the fourth floor of Hunt Library used ephemera provided by Arts and Humanities Librarian Jill Chisnell to create their own garlands to decorate their dorm rooms.
Administrative Coordinator Leslie Shaver welcomed students into the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, located on the fifth floor of Hunt Library, during the orientation event. Hunt Institute’s newest exhibition, 'The Art and Science of Rafael Lucas Rodríguez Caballero,' opens on September 16.
Administrative Coordinator Leslie Shaver welcomed students into the Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation, located on the fifth floor of Hunt Library, during the orientation event. Hunt Institute’s newest exhibition, 'The Art and Science of Rafael Lucas Rodríguez Caballero,' opens on September 16.

The University Archives presented an open house titled 'From Buggy to Bots' during the event. Archivists brought out artifacts that document the fascinating history and traditions of CMU over the decades, offering hands-on experience, information about services, and a chance to talk about the process of caring for these treasures.
The University Archives presented an open house titled 'From Buggy to Bots' during the event. Archivists brought out artifacts that document the fascinating history and traditions of CMU over the decades, offering hands-on experience, information about services, and a chance to talk about the process of caring for these treasures.
IDeATe Academic Coordinator Ryan McKelvey walks a student through part of a hands-on e-textile skillshare during the information session.
IDeATe Academic Coordinator Ryan McKelvey walks a student through part of a hands-on e-textile skillshare during the information session.

Libraries handed out mini sewing kits accompanied by instructional zines at the welcome table outside of Hunt.
Libraries handed out mini sewing kits accompanied by instructional zines at the welcome table outside of Hunt.
Executive Assistant Anne Kramer encourages students to explore ways to be more sustainable during their time at CMU. The Sustainability Initiative offered items to try, giveaways, and a chance to meet sustainability staff during the event.
Executive Assistant Anne Kramer encourages students to explore ways to be more sustainable during their time at CMU. The Sustainability Initiative offered items to try, giveaways, and a chance to meet sustainability staff during the event.

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