Wednesday, February 21, 2018
A new Student Engagement Committee initiative - #TattooTuesday - has been featured in the Waterloo Region Record and in University of Waterloo's Daily Bulletin.
Devised by MLIS co-op student Michael Myers, the social media campaign has users send in photos of their favourite tattoo. A 'tattoo taskforce' of 9 Library staff then analyzes that tattoo to come up with the perfect book recommendation from our Waterloo Reads collection. Both images are then shared on the Library's Instagram account for all to see.
Inspired by Our ink, our stories, the unique service plays on the idea that tattoos on the surface can reveal something deeper about us - a concept also explored in a recent research study at Wilfrid Laurier University. So far, the Library has received submissions from students at Waterloo and Laurier, Waterloo staff members, and members of the community.
Looking for your next favourite novel? Send us your tattoo today!
This lovely lavender tattoo inspired a recommendation of the graphic novel Blankets, by Craig Thompson.
