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Jenny Levine [email protected] March 5, 2010

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


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

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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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ResourcesCost

$300 $150$100


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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

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ResourcesCostStaffingSpace, NoiseFood/DrinkMarketingGame Ratings


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Ratings

84% of all gamessold in 2008


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ResourcesCostStaffingSpace, NoiseFood/DrinkMarketingGame RatingsTournaments


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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/


http://www.amazon.com/Video-Games-Learning-Literacy-Second/dp/1403984530/


http://www.techsource.ala.org/ltr/gaming-and-libraries-intersection-of-services.html




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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Jenny LevineAmerican Library Association

[email protected] Shifted Librarian

AIM: cybrarygal

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