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A screenshot of a room made in Minecraft. The room is long and rectangular with green walls and a white floor. There is a brown, elevated structure to the left. On the far left wall the word “Michigan” is formed by small white squares. On the back wall are the words “State university”, and on the right, “fight song” also formed by small white squares.
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Minecraft Model of the MSU Libraries 3
Julie Taylor
The MSU Libraries used to be open 24/5 + weekend hours. Then, suddenly, it was closed with very limited staff access. I wanted to create a virtual model that anyone, anywhere, could visit. I thought it would be a fun way for international scholars to visit and for incoming students to familiarize themselves with the libraries. Libraries are welcoming treasure troves of information, resources, and services, and I hoped this creative work would inspire future library staff. The MSU Libraries is also constantly changing with renovations, acquisitions, and shifting resources and services. This model provides a 2020 snapshot, a time capsule of the MSU Libraries.
