Donors and friends of the library treated to interactive experience

On May 29, donors and friends of UVic Libraries attended an appreciation evening where they got to experience first-hand what it means to be a student in the digital age. They were invited to make and bind their own books, experience virtual reality, discover 3D printing and scanning, view a historic computing collection, play Pac-Man, and try out digital storytelling.

The event showed our valued donors how the library’s collections and resources, from medieval manuscripts to a tech petting zoo, inspire innovation and foster creativity. The curated collection of endowment purchases and rare gems from the special collections also illustrated how donations to the library are making a huge difference to the students, researchers and community members who access these resources.

It was a fascinating, interactive experience, and everyone seemed to enjoy conversations with library staff and other members of the donor community over light refreshments.