service issues around gaming in libraries
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Service Issues of Gaming in Libraries
Jenny LevineAmerican Library Association
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Fiat Lux, Fiat Latebra: A Celebration of Historical Library Functions by D. W. Krummel (1999)
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8. AD 2005? VIII. Instrument for People Access to all communications Particpatory Social Participation media in the interest of
social participation and user-generated content
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Civic Engagement/Socialization
The Civic Potential of Video Games - http://www.civicsurvey.org/White_paper_link_text.pdf
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Civic Engagement/Socialization
Teens, Video Games, and Civics - http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/263/report_display.asp
“Teens who play games socially (a majority of teens) are more likely to be civically and politically engaged than teens who play games primarily alone. Interestingly, this relationship only holds when teens play alongside others in the same room."
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Define “gaming”
CardBigBoardComputerMobileOnlineOutdoorVideo
CardBigBoardComputerMobileOnlineOutdoorVideo
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Define “gaming” “gaming in the library”
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Define “gaming” “gaming in the library” “gamer”
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Audiences for GamingChildrenTweensTeensCollege Students20-30somethingsFamiliesSeniors Intergenerational
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Example Mission/GoalsEncourage social interactions between
participantsBring together diverse groups from within the
communityProvide new services to
[teens/families/seniors]Bring in more teenage boysStrengthen relationship between teens and
staffSupport literacy Increase awareness of library services Increase circulation
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What to Look for in GamesMultiplayer (4+)Spectator sportReplayabilityNon-elimination gamesGame type for audience (hardcore vs. casual)Game mechanic (collaborative vs.
competitive)Social – where you can add value
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Children Pictureka!, Snorta, HamsterRolle, 7 Ate 9
Mario Kart, New Super Mario Brothers, LittleBigPlanet
Teens Hungry Hungry Hippos, Ticket to Ride
Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Rock Band, Just Dance
20-30somethings Say Anything, Wits & Wagers
Rock Band, Smarty Pants, Mario Kart
Families Apples to Apples, Say Anything
Boom Blox, Rock Band, Wii Sports
Seniors Mahjong, Trivial Pursuit, Wits & Wagers
Smarty Pants, Wii Sports
Intergenerational Pictureka!, Apples to Apples, HamsterRolle
Wii Sports, Rock Band Beatles, Mario Kart
Board Video
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ResourcesStart at wherever level you can
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ResourcesCostStaffing
One adult staff member for every 10-12 participants or per console
Teen helpers For adult programs, two staff members Local gamers
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ResourcesCostStaffingSpace, Noise
After 5pm on Friday Meeting room Weekend setup Leave room for gameplay + spectators Hanging out Power
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ResourcesCostStaffingSpace, NoiseFood/Drink
No Cheetos Lots of liquids Napkins/paper towels Find a local partner to donate food & drink
(prizes, too)
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ResourcesCostStaffingSpace, NoiseFood/DrinkMarketing
Gamer hangouts Local game stores YouTube BoardGameGeek
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ResourcesCostStaffingSpace, NoiseFood/DrinkMarketingGame Ratings
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ResourcesCostStaffingSpace, NoiseFood/DrinkMarketingGame RatingsTournaments
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ResourcesCostStaffingSpace, NoiseFood/DrinkMarketingGame RatingsTournamentsEvaluation
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Beyond Open Gaming Programs
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Further Reading What Video Games Have to Teach Us about Learning and
Literacy – James Paul Gee
Gaming and Libraries: Intersection of Services (me) - (updates in April 2008, summer 2009)
Gamers…in the Library?! – Eli Neiburger Game On! Gaming at the Library – Beth Gallaway LibGaming Google group -
http://groups.google.com/group/LibGaming/
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The Librarian’s Guide to Gaming: An Online Toolkit
National Gaming Day @ your library – Saturday, November 13, 2010
Games and Gaming communityGaming, Learning, & Libraries Symposia
(2007 & 2008)
From ALA
Sign up your library!
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