The Potential for Using Gamification in Academic Libraries in Order to Increase Student Engagement and Achievement

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  • Andrew Walsh University of Huddersfield

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15845/noril.v6i1.214

Abstract

This paper discusses the potential benefits of using gamification techniques to increase student engagement with library resources. It outlines the link between student use of library resources and academic achievement, and suggests that gamification has to potential to increase usage of resources, which may also increase academic achievement. Some early findings from an implementation of a gamification project, Lemontree, are also discussed in which students reported increased usage of library resources and their acceptance of gamification techniques in Higher Education.

Author Biography

Andrew Walsh, University of Huddersfield

Academic Librarian and Teaching Fellow

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Published

2014-06-19

How to Cite

Walsh, A. (2014). The Potential for Using Gamification in Academic Libraries in Order to Increase Student Engagement and Achievement. Nordic Journal of Information Literacy in Higher Education, 6(1), 39–51. https://doi.org/10.15845/noril.v6i1.214

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Best Practice Articles