Hide-and-seek in Macquarie University Library: geocaching as an educational and outreach tool

Spencer, Andrew Hide-and-seek in Macquarie University Library: geocaching as an educational and outreach tool. The Australian Library Journal, 2014. [Journal article (Unpaginated)]

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Geocaching is an activity which libraries of all types can use as an educational and promotional tool. It is a variation on a scavenger hunt and allows libraries to showcase their services and facilities to people who may not be regular users of the library. Geocaching can also be used by libraries as an educational tool, and examples of educational outcomes related to geocaching are provided. The placement of a geocache within the Macquarie University Library building is used as an example of a library using geocaching as an educational and outreach tool. The geocache has received a very positive response from the local geocaching community. This article provides some background to geocaching, as well as examples of library-related geocaches from around the world.

Item type: Journal article (Unpaginated)
Keywords: engagement community location-based games
Subjects: C. Users, literacy and reading. > CD. User training, promotion, activities, education.
Depositing user: Mr Andrew Spencer
Date deposited: 16 Dec 2014 10:19
Last modified: 16 Dec 2014 10:19
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/24245

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