Gaming and Libraries: November AZLA Presentation

Killing Monsters: Getting Your Game On In Libraries Susan White University Librarian [email_address]

Personal Gaming Platform History ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],*note the gap in platform upgrades reflects college and graduate school *in the past 25+ years I have played too many games to list here What I played this week

Why Games In Libraries? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What is our attitude based on our collections ?

<- look 33 libraries have it as of September 2007 Note Smash Brothers Melee is incredibly popular and is a best selling title for a wide age range.

So I did more searching on Nintendo

<- searching subject headings the same day we see 1138 library holding for a book strongly against gaming. What’s going on here???

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Libraries attitudes about game are best expressed in our I took pictures of library anti-game signs in my area but did not display them here 

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2007/07-156.html Cultural Shift from the Top Down

Getting Game in the Collection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What We Can Learn From Games ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Some Important Statistics for Your Library Director or Board ,[object Object],[object Object],Source http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php My dad (65) and I play Texas Holdem online while chatting – we live 2000 miles away from each other and I can tell you what he had for breakfast.

Understand and Use Game Ratings from ESRB.org ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why I love Nintendo As A Librarian ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Your Basic Starter Game Library ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Common Mistakes to Avoid when you get started ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Some Common Mistakes to Avoid when you start

Common Mistakes to Avoid when you get started ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Professional Development

Build Your Collection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Game Circulation Yes, I understand this game takes 400 hours to complete, but it’s still due tomorrow.

Why do we assume only teen boys game? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source http://www.theesa.com/facts/top_10_facts.php

Programming ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Policy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],If your board supports your film policies they can understand and support game too.

Can I Help Your Library Game? I’m a librarian on a mission to see Arizona Libraries embracing gaming. If you share my enthusiasm or just have questions contact me: Sue White, MLIS University Librarian University of Advancing Technology [email_address] www.uat.edu

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