University Libraries at Virginia Tech

Explore, collaborate, and innovate at University Libraries' 5th floor location in Academic Building One, Virginia Tech's new campus in Alexandria, VA. ?? Virginia Tech Innovation Campus

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Students Jason Hodge and Matt Finn are developing their video game, "Grey’s Sonata," using cutting-edge motion capture and studio-grade technology available through University Libraries. With access to industry-level resources typically reserved for top-tier gaming studios, they gain hands-on experience that gives them a significant advantage as they prepare for careers in game development. @virginiatechcollegeofarchitectureartsanddesign

What stories captivated Americans during a time of national upheaval? Step into 1861 with us as we explore Harper's Weekly, the powerful political magazine that shaped public opinion during the Civil War era. ?? Join the discussion LIVE today at 3 p.m. on #Twitch: twitch.tv/VTULStudios ??? Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://lnkd.in/d7FAstyr #ArchivalAdventures

?? Exciting news from University Libraries' Gaming Studio! Two Virginia Tech students are creating the video game "Grey’s Sonata," a physics-based puzzle game set in the Bronx. “This hands-on experience has made me more prepared to enter the professional gaming industry. We are learning relevant skills such as collaboration while getting to work with important technologies.” — Matt Finn “In the professional world, motion capture systems are used heavily to create video games, so already knowing how to use this technology while I’m a student is huge." — Jason Hodge Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Arts, and Design https://lnkd.in/eMPHx99Y

Embark on a historical journey back to 1862 as the USS Dacotah arrives in Key West, trailed closely by Yellow Fever. Will the crew navigate their way back North unscathed? Discover their fate and the challenges they faced on today's #ArchivalAdventures at 3 p.m. ??: twitch.tv/VTULStudios Catch up on past episodes: https://lnkd.in/d7FAstyr

?? Join University Libraries in global celebration of Open Education Week! Campus events ?? https://lnkd.in/eQpgxtrt Global events ?? https://lnkd.in/eDHcDErx Learn more about #OER ?? guides.lib.vt.edu/oer @openeducationglobal #OEWeek25

University Libraries is excited to have a branch library in Academic Building One (5th floor) where faculty, staff, and students can access library materials and resources. ??

“Coming into my role in 2021, I didn’t think I had the skills to be able to design anything on my own, but leaving my role in 2023, I was ready to take on any position post-graduation. Some of my favorite memories were days brainstorming for the University Libraries’ Imagine magazine where we got to share ideas and sketches with the team. It taught me no idea is a bad idea.” — Juliette Good '23 https://lnkd.in/d7xKy48B

A forgotten gem or a nightmare best left buried? Today, we revisit 1940s sci-fi classics with Succubus by K.F. Ziska — an eerie tale of a mad scientist and even madder plants.???? Cultivate your curiosity on #Twitch at 3 p.m.: twitch.tv/VTULStudios Catch up on past episodes: https://lnkd.in/d7FAstyr #ArchivalAdventures