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Librarian's Guide to Games and Gamers

Author : Michelle Goodridge
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 : 1440867313
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Librarian's Guide to Games and Gamers written by Michelle Goodridge and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps librarians who are not themselves seasoned gamers to better understand the plethora of gaming products available and how they might appeal to library users. As games grow ever-more ubiquitous in our culture and communities, they have become popular staples in public library collections and are increasing in prominence in academic ones. Many librarians, especially those who are not themselves gamers or are only acquainted with a handful of games, are ill-prepared to successfully advise patrons who use games. This book provides the tools to help adult and youth services librarians to better understand the gaming landscape and better serve gamers in discovery of new games—whether they are new to gaming or seasoned players—through advisory services. This book maps all types of games—board, roleplaying, digital, and virtual reality—providing all the information needed to understand and appropriately recommend games to library users. Organized by game type, hundreds of descriptions offer not only bibliographic information (title, publication date, series, and format/platform), but genre classifications, target age ranges for players, notes on gameplay and user behavior type, and short descriptions of the game's basic premise and appeals.

Teen Games Rule!

Author : Julie Scordato
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
ISBN 13 : 159884704X
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book Teen Games Rule! written by Julie Scordato and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gaming offers a great way to reach teens. This book gives library staff the tools to deliver game programming that goes beyond the basic video and board game format. Games aren't just for fun; they can also play a critical role in learning. Libraries have an opportunity to integrate a variety of games into the services and collections they provide to the community. This book shows library staff how to do exactly that through a diverse variety of popular games, some that have been around for many years and others that are new. The authors present a comprehensive overview of the topic, supplying good practice examples from successful libraries, providing necessary details on format and implementation within a library program for teens, and covering different game formats ranging from live action role-playing (LARP) and Dungeons & Dragons to Minecraft and traditional board games. Whether you're adding games and gaming to your collection and services for the first time, or looking for ways to expand your existing gaming program, this book offers solid guidance.

Teen Games Rule!

Author : Julie Scordato
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1598847058
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book Teen Games Rule! written by Julie Scordato and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gaming offers a great way to reach teens. This book gives library staff the tools to deliver game programming that goes beyond the basic video and board game format. Games aren't just for fun; they can also play a critical role in learning. Libraries have an opportunity to integrate a variety of games into the services and collections they provide to the community. This book shows library staff how to do exactly that through a diverse variety of popular games, some that have been around for many years and others that are new. The authors present a comprehensive overview of the topic, supplying good practice examples from successful libraries, providing necessary details on format and implementation within a library program for teens, and covering different game formats ranging from live action role-playing (LARP) and Dungeons & Dragons to Minecraft and traditional board games. Whether you're adding games and gaming to your collection and services for the first time, or looking for ways to expand your existing gaming program, this book offers solid guidance.

Librarian's Guide to Games and Gamers

Author : Michelle Goodridge
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Librarian's Guide to Games and Gamers written by Michelle Goodridge and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps librarians who are not themselves seasoned gamers to better understand the plethora of gaming products available and how they might appeal to library users. As games grow ever-more ubiquitous in our culture and communities, they have become popular staples in public library collections and are increasing in prominence in academic ones. Many librarians, especially those who are not themselves gamers or are only acquainted with a handful of games, are ill-prepared to successfully advise patrons who use games. This book provides the tools to help adult and youth services librarians to better understand the gaming landscape and better serve gamers in discovery of new games—whether they are new to gaming or seasoned players—through advisory services. This book maps all types of games—board, roleplaying, digital, and virtual reality—providing all the information needed to understand and appropriately recommend games to library users. Organized by game type, hundreds of descriptions offer not only bibliographic information (title, publication date, series, and format/platform), but genre classifications, target age ranges for players, notes on gameplay and user behavior type, and short descriptions of the game's basic premise and appeals.

Gaming Programs for All Ages at the Library

Author : Tom Bruno
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538108216
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Gaming Programs for All Ages at the Library written by Tom Bruno and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gaming Programs for All Ages at the Library shows you how you can launch and support gaming programming in your library. Everything from acquisitions to budgeting to circulation is covered in this practical guide, as well as promotion, assessment, and experiential learning opportunities.

Dragons in the Stacks

Author : Steven A. Torres-Roman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610692624
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Book Synopsis Dragons in the Stacks by : Steven A. Torres-Roman

Download or read book Dragons in the Stacks written by Steven A. Torres-Roman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-10-17 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop, complete guide to tabletop role-playing games for novice librarians as well as seasoned players. Tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) are a perfect fit for library teen services. They not only hold great appeal for teen patrons, but also help build important skills ranging from math and literacy to leadership and dramatics. Role-playing games are cost-effective too. Dragons in the Stacks explains why RPGs are so effective at holding teenagers' attention, identifies their specific benefits, outlines how to select and maintain a RPG collection, and demonstrates how they can enhance teen services and be used in teen programs. Detailed reviews of role-playing games are included as well, with pointers on their strengths, weaknesses, and library applications. Coauthored by an experienced young adult librarian and an adult services librarian, this is the definitive guide to RPGs in the library, and the only one currently available.

Libraries Got Game

Author : Brian Mayer
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838910092
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Libraries Got Game written by Brian Mayer and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2010 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A much-talked-about topic gets thorough consideration from two educator-librarians, who explain exactly how designer board gameswhich are worlds apart from games produced strictly for the educational market can become curricular staples for students young and old.

Gaming in Academic Libraries

Author : Amy Harris
Publisher : Association of College & Research Libraries
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Gaming in Academic Libraries written by Amy Harris and published by Association of College & Research Libraries. This book was released on 2008 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to show how librarians in colleges and universities of varying sizes, populations, and locations have successfully incorporated gaming into their libraries.-Introduction. In an attempt to encompass the variety of ways games are being incorporated into libraries, this book has been divided into three sections: game collections and curricular support, gaming as marketing and gaming as an information literacy tool.

Games in Libraries

Author : Breanne A. Kirsch
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786474912
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Games in Libraries written by Breanne A. Kirsch and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Librarians are beginning to see the importance of game based learning and the incorporation of games into library services. This book is written for them--so they can use games to improve people's understanding and enjoyment of the library. Full of practical suggestions, the essays discuss not only innovative uses of games in libraries but also the game making process. The contributors are all well versed in games and game-based learning and a variety of different types of libraries are considered. The essays will inspire librarians and educators to get into this exciting new area of patron and student services.

Gaming in Libraries

Author : Kelly Nicole Czarnecki
Publisher : ALA Neal-Schuman
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Gaming in Libraries written by Kelly Nicole Czarnecki and published by ALA Neal-Schuman. This book was released on 2010 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether gaming is already a crucial part of your library's core services or it's only just been introduced, this do-it-yourself new resource will give you the practical tools you need to organize, implement, and market successful gaming events for users of all ages. Author Kelly Czarnecki shows you how to host gaming events for all different types of users. You'll learn to select systems and resources best suited to your library and budget, plan programs, and develop a circulating collection. Czarnecki gives you step-by-step instruction for implementing an array of different programs, including video games, board games, magic gatherings, Guitar Hero Fests, and more. You'll also find helpful techniques and best practices for marketing your gaming program and evaluating its success, as well as examples and insight from librarians running highly successful gaming programs. This easy-to-follow Tech Set title gives you the guidance you need to satisfy current and new users with exciting and educational gaming services!

Gamification

Author : Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442279141
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Gamification written by Elizabeth McMunn-Tetangco and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Games can seem to do the impossible: reach patrons and drive traffic to projects and services. But how can libraries use gamification and game elements to improve instruction and outreach, or to encourage the use of particular areas and services? In this guide, readers will learn about how to structure game activities in order to best reach their patrons. Chapters devoted to topics such as personalization, goal setting, working with partners, games in instruction, and assessment illustrate some of the many ways games can have an impact in libraries. Everything in this book is presented from a practical point of view – email templates, real-life examples, and scenarios are included. Games have a lot of potential for use in many different library services, and this book will help you decide how they might work best for you. From the first seeds of a project’s beginning to its eventual maturation, this book will help you develop, implement, and evaluate game-style projects at your library.

Sex, Brains, and Video Games

Author : Jennifer Burek Pierce
Publisher : ALA Editions
ISBN 13 : 9780838909515
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Sex, Brains, and Video Games written by Jennifer Burek Pierce and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2009-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Library services to young adults should aspire to two fundamental objectives: to engage young people through meaningful and appealing responses to their recreational and informational needs, while supporting good developmental outcomes. How are those of us who work in libraries supposed to work effectively with them?

Librarian's Guide to Online Searching

Author : Christopher C. Brown
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440878242
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Librarian's Guide to Online Searching written by Christopher C. Brown and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updates the premier textbook for students and librarians needing to know the landscape of current databases and how to search them. Librarians need to know of existing databases, and they must be able to teach search capabilities and strategies to library users. This practical guide introduces librarians to a broad spectrum of fee-based and freely available databases and explains how to teach them. The updated 6th edition of this well-regarded text covers new databases on the market as well as updates to older databases. It also explains underlying information structures and demonstrates how to search most effectively. It introduces readers to several recent changes, such as the move away from metadata-based indexing to full text indexing by vendors covering newspaper content. Business databases receive greater emphasis. As in the previous editions, this book takes a real-world approach, covering topics from basic and advanced search tools to online subject databases. Each chapter includes a thorough discussion, a recap, concrete examples, exercises, and points to consider, making it an ideal text for courses in database searching as well as a trustworthy professional resource.

52 Ready-to-Use Gaming Programs for Libraries

Author : Ellyssa Kroski
Publisher : ALA Editions
ISBN 13 : 9780838947340
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book 52 Ready-to-Use Gaming Programs for Libraries written by Ellyssa Kroski and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The engaging programs in this book will have people flocking to your library—it's all in the game.

The Gaming Overload Workbook

Author : Randy Kulman
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1684035538
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book The Gaming Overload Workbook written by Randy Kulman and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential skills and strategies for managing your gameplay and creating a well-balanced life. Do you spend hours on end playing video games? Do marathon gaming sessions cause you to lose much-needed sleep? Have your grades suffered as a result of neglecting schoolwork in favor of more game time? Has your physical health declined due to extended periods of inactivity? Have you tried unsuccessfully to limit the time you spend playing? Gaming can be a fun, challenging, and rewarding activity, but when it begins to interfere with other essential aspects of life, it might be time to set some limits. The Gaming Overload Workbook will help you explore your use of video games in a thoughtful, nonjudgmental way. This isn’t a workbook for giving up on gaming. This is a guide to help you set your own limits on screen time, and apply your interest and enthusiasm for gaming to a wider variety of activities, like connecting with friends and family, excelling in school or sports, and just spending more time outdoors. If you’re ready for some healthy balance between gaming, school, family, physical activity, and social relationships, this book will provide the key to winning at the game of life!

The Library as Playground

Author : Dale Leorke
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538164329
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book The Library as Playground written by Dale Leorke and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-04-13 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the expanding impact of games and play on public libraries as manifested in their spaces, programs, design, and support for gamemaking communities. It reveals how the rise of play in public libraries is connected to a broader digital culture.

Escape Rooms and Other Immersive Experiences in the Library

Author : Ellyssa Kroski
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838917674
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book Escape Rooms and Other Immersive Experiences in the Library written by Ellyssa Kroski and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By one count, there are more than 7,200 escape room environments in 1,445 cities in 105 countries. So why not in libraries? Sharpening participants’ problem solving and collaboration skills by mashing up real-time adventure, immersive theater, gaming, and old-fashioned entertainment, they’re a natural for libraries. And, as Kroski demonstrates in this fun guide, they’re feasible for a range of audiences and library budgets. Whether you’re already an escape room aficionado who’s eager to replicate the experience at your own institution, or an intrigued novice looking for ways to enliven your programing, Kroski has got you covered. This book discusses the differences between escape rooms, which are highly structured, and immersive experiences, which are more casual;shows how these unique experiences can be used to teach information literacy skills, add unique youth programming, bring adults into the library, and instruct patrons about library resources in the form of puzzles and challenges;profiles several successful library projects, from large scale programs like New York Public Libraries’ Find the Future: The Game to smaller ones like Search for Alexander Hamilton;offers dozens of programming ideas and examples that can be tailored to fit a variety of libraries and budgets; andprovides information on game kits available for purchase, tips for partnering with local Escape Room businesses, and links to additional resources. With the assistance of Kroski’s guide, libraries everywhere can offer their own take on these exciting forms of entertainment, engagement, and education.