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A screenshot of the MSU libraries made in Minecraft. In the screenshot is a view of the exterior of two buildings during the day. The image is animated in a geometric style where everything is squared. Both buildings are a reddish brown brick color. The building on the left is several stories tall with rows of windows. The building on the right is made up of vertical rectangles. Surrounding the buildings are sidewalks, parking lots, roads, and trees.
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Minecraft Model of the MSU Libraries 5
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.
