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Haunted LIBRARY

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This door is unlocked...

The door is locked. You will need a key first.

This mirror looks like it was broken a long time ago...

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Sometimes you will need to drag objects to reveal hidden things. Try holding the left mouse button down and moving the mirror around.Click the red arrow at the bottom-right of the screen when you're ready to move on.

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You may also need to use a torch at some point... To move the torchlight around, click and hold the left mouse button down and drag the light.When you are ready to explore the Haunted Library, click the red arrow at the bottom-right of the screen.

When out walking one chilly Autumn morning you come across a mysterious, abandoned building. Peering through the ivy-clad gates, you see that it is the old Gower College Library and cannot resist the urge to have a peak inside!The padlock on the gate is well rusted and doesn't take much to break. The front door of the library is already open, ominously creaking in the breeze...

Introduction

As you enter the Library the door immediately slams shut, jamming closed, and locking you inside! Alarmed, you try to open it again - but the door will not budge. You will have to find another way out... after you've had a look around, of course!

Introduction

Explore the Library...

Backpack

The door is locked...

You have something else to do before you can go here.

It's too dark. You will need to find a torch first...

Click here.

You notice that the clock reads 8:30am - the time when the Library would open - before it was abandoned... The Library closes at 4.00pm on Fridays, but what time does it close on Mondays and Wednesdays?

4:30pm

6:00pm

5:00pm

Correct!

What time does it close on Tuesdays and Thursdays?

5:00pm

7:00pm

4:30pm

Correct!

Explore the Library...

The door is locked...

It's too dark. You will need to find a torch first...

You find an old student ID card on the corridor floor.Click on the card to see what it can do...

JON12345678

Click here.

What does a student ID card do in the library?

Use the printers and top up printing creditBorrow and renew booksBorrow headphone and laptops to use in the library

A student ID card will allow you to,

It will not give you access to staff-only areas.

Backpack

Go here...

Find a working PC.

Tree branches are knocking against the window...

The screen is flickering, even though the monitor is not plugged in...

The screen is flickering, even though the it is not plugged in...

The screen doesn't work...

The screen doesn't work...

The screen has been smashed...

Maybe this one?

The PC works! But you don't know the password yet.

OFFICE 365 login:

student ID number@stu.gcs.ac.uk

Every student password is unique.Back when the Library was open, if you didn't know your password what would you do?

Ask your tutor

Try your birth date

Call the College Reception

Ask staff at the Library Reception

Correct!

This must be done in-person.If you need to change your password off-campus, the computer services team can help you:cshelpdesk@gcs.ac.uk

As the Library has been abandoned, perhaps you can find the password hidden somewhere...

Tree branches are knocking against the window...

The screen is flickering, even though the monitor is not plugged in...

The screen is flickering, even though the it is not plugged in...

The screen doesn't work...

The screen doesn't work...

The screen has been smashed...

Maybe this one?

Maybe it's in here?

Backpack

No password here, but you have found a torch instead!

Click to add it to your backpack.

Keep looking for the password...

Tree branches are knocking against the window...

The screen is flickering, even though the monitor is not plugged in...

The screen is flickering, even though the it is not plugged in...

The screen doesn't work...

The screen doesn't work...

The screen has been smashed...

Maybe this one?

library2

Hold down the left mouse button over rubbish to drag and move it and click the password when you find it!

Click to pick up the password.

Library2

swansea1

library22

library2

ded12345678

(You can check the note if you need to refresh your memory.)

Select the correct password to log in:

library2

OFFICE 365 login:

student ID number@stu.gcs.ac.uk

Try some of the links on this page and click the red arrow when you're done.

What programmes can you access on Office 365?

Return to the previous page and open the link for Office 365, if you're unsure.

Outlook and OneDriveTeamsWord and Excel

Office 365 gives you 24/7 access to the following programmes (and more):

eNGAGE and WEST can be found on the student portal - not on OFFICE 365.

My eILP

Library Search

Google

Office 365

Where can you look to find out what books are kept in the library's online catalogue?

Correct!

Library Online

Check the book and journal shelves in the library

QR codes around the Library

Ask a member of Library staff

Where else could you locate library books and journals?

All of the above

Student Portal

Correct!

OFFICE 365 login:

student ID number@stu.gcs.ac.uk

Using Library Online or Moodle, find Library Search and look up a book entitled, The Haunting of Hill House, kept in Tycoch Library.

Click the red arrow when you're done.

150

616.860

823.8

True Stories

What is the class for the book entitled The Haunting of Hill House, kept in Tycoch Library?

If you can't remember, go to the previous page to find it again.

Correct!

OFFICE 365 login:

student ID number@stu.gcs.ac.uk

It's now time to try to find the book...

Find the Library bookshelves...

The door is locked...

You've already been here.

Backpack

You need to turn your torch on now!

Click on the torch to turn it on.

Click to turn on torch.

That's better... Now, find the light switch.

Hold the left mouse button over the light to move the torch.

Where did this skull come from...?

That's a big spider!

A snake skeleton...

Well, that's unusual!

A mouse!

A creepy doll...

That's a big spider!

A creepy doll...

Where did this skull come from...

A dusty snake skeleton...

Well, that's unusual...

A mouse!

A key...

Backpack

That key on the floor could be useful later on...

Click on the key to add it to your backpack.

Now, go this way...

Find The Haunting of Hill House using the class number (823.8) plus the first three letters of the author's last name (Shirley Jackson):823.8 JAC

823.2 HIT

823.2 PUL

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

823.8 ABB

823.8 JAC (Click here!)

823.8 COO

824.1 KAT

824.33 PAR

824.334 KIN

830 NOR

150.223 BOB

150.223 AHM

150.22 JON

150.22 JON

824.33 PARHIL

824.33 PARHIL

150.1 MEL

824.33 PARHIL

150.1 PUL

224.508 LUD (This book is in the wrong place!)

150.2 FUL

True Stories MIL

True Stories VAN

True Stories DUNMIL

True Stories ERL

615.978 JHO

616 IKR

616 PEA

616 PET

823.8 JAC

Move the cursor along the shelves to reveal their class number.

823.2 HIT

823.2 PUL

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

823.8 ABB

823.8 JAC (Click here!)

823.8 COO

824.1 KAT

824.33 PAR

824.334 KIN

830 NOR

150.223 BOB

150.223 AHM

150.22 JON

150.22 JON

824.33 PARHIL

824.33 PARHIL

150.1 MEL

824.33 PARHIL

150.1 PUL

224.508 LUD (This book is in the wrong place!)

150.2 FUL

True Stories MIL

True Stories VAN

True Stories DUNMIL

True Stories ERL

615.978 JHO

616 IKR

616 PEA

616 PET

Find ...

Backpack

If you borrow the book you might be allowed to escape!

Click on the book to add it to your backpack.

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Find ...

How do you borrow books from the library?

Choose a book and take it home

Use the Self-Service machines

Buy them from the library reception

You can only use the books in the library

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Find ...

Correct!

You will need your student ID card for this.

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Find ...

And how do you return books to the library?

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Find ...

Place them in the book bin outside of the library, or in the College foyerUse the Self-Service machines

You do not need your student ID card to return books.

Always avoid re-shelving books yourself if you have only used them in the library. Leave them on a desk or trolley instead.

To return Library books after borrowing them:

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Find ...

What if the Self-Service machines aren't working or my account is blocked?

Ask library staff for help

You can't borrow the book

Ask your tutor for help

Take or keep the book

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Find ...

Correct!

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Find ...

Unfortunately for you, the Self-Service machines aren't working anymore, now that the library has been abandoned.Behind you, you suddenly hear the sound of movement in the library... Maybe a member of library staff is still here...

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

You are in Y Parc, a quiet area where students used to relax. You hear a rustling sound. Find out where it is coming from...

Look for an arrow to move on.

Click to investigate.

Mice nibbling on some crumbs...

These headphones are playing music. But they aren't plugged into anything...

There is a rustling sound in the leaves back here...

There is a rustling sound in the leaves back here...

There is a rustling sound in the leaves back here...

Who's there..?

(Click here to find out!)

The ghost clicks her fingers and the lights flicker on!You are startled at first, until you see her helpful smile, and the ghost introduces herself as Rachel, the Library Advisor.

You tell her that you want to borrow the book you found.Delighted, Rachel offers to help you borrow it, using the self-service machines - which switch on at her command!

Press the green Borrow button.

Click here to borrow.

Backpack

Scan your student ID card.

Drag and drop the card under the red light, then click the red arrow next to it.

Backpack

Now, place the book where you scanned your card.

Drag and drop the book under the red light, then click the red arrow next to it.

Bakpack

Press the green Done button.

Click here.

Bakpack

Press whichever option you'd like.

Click here.

Click here.

Click here.

How long can you keep most library books for until you need to renew them?

1 month

3 weeks

2 months

Until the end of term

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Correct!

Most books are 3 week loans, which can be renewed (unless someone requests a book that you have).7 day loans and Reference-only copies are marked by a blue or red sticker.

How many books can you borrow at a time?

20

14

8

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Correct!

How do you renew your library books to borrow them for longer?

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Using the Self-Service machinesBy renewing them online through the Library Search websiteBy contacting the Library of speaking to Library staff

To renew your Library books and borrow them for longer:

You will be reminded by email when your books are over-due.

81.1 DWA

81.1 FRI

820.55 EVA

820.56 ZHO

823.1 KOP

Referencing

Using Turnitin

Locating academic resources

All of the above

Rachel lets you know that, as the Library Advisor at Tycoch campus, she can help you with:

Proofreading your work

UCAS applications

Correct!

The Library is starting to fill with the sound of whispers, footsteps, and the tapping of keyboards...Now that you have borrowed the book, it might be a good time to make your escape!

Escape the Library!

Backpack

Time to use that key!

You have already been here.

Click to use the key.

Inventory

Escape the Library!

You have already been here.

Haunted LIBRARY

You have ESCAPEd THE

But... don't forget to return or renew the book you borrowed, or you will be summoned to return yourself!

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