Game On! Gaming at the Library
(Neal Schuman, 2009 ISBN 9781555705954 $55.00)
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"An essential guide for any librarian who plans on embracing the video game phenomenon, or at the very least, understanding it." "This book is packed with excellent resources and detailed footnotes in each section, which allows the reader thorough information on even leel of gaming, whether they need informaion on every level or just or two. "The core collection of essential games is especially useful... with this guide in hand, even the novice can become the master." Bosky, Terry. "Talking to the Information Goddess." Game Couch March 6, 2009. http://www.gamecouch.com/2009/03/talking-to-the-information-goddess/
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Summary
Ever watched the teens and tweens in your library sneak in an online game in the middle of their research or study session? Have students come into the media center to log-in and check on their Neopets? Have concerned parents approached you to find out more about video game ratings? Even if your library hasn’t formally begun collecting, circulating, or programming with video games, you are no doubt aware of their popularity and proliferation. Now Game On! has all of the answers and approaches you need to make effective, successful choices about video gaming in your library.
Topics include:
• Video game basics —history, formats, and genres
• Benefits (developmental assets/technological skill/educational value)
• Controversies (ratings/graphics/content)
• Selection, collection, and circulation of titles
• Equipment and vendors
• Programming ideas
• Policy and management
• Storage, display, and marketing
• And more
About the Author
Beth Gallaway is convinced that playing Hangman on her cousin’s Atari when she was five helped her learn to read and spell. The first system her family owned was the Nintendo Entertainment System with the game, Super Mario Brothers, and she came in second (with 189 points!) in a Tetris competition sponsored by a local video store in the early 90s. Growing up playing Oregon Trail, Agent USA, Joust,and Mickey’s Space Adventure led to pursuit of Sim City and Myst in college; check out this (near!) complete list of games Beth has played. A creative writing major and avid reader, she sees games as just a new form of storytelling.
Audio bio for Beth Gallaway
Listen to the preface of Game On! read by the author
Download forms and fliers from the book:
- Dance Dance Revolution Press Release
- Sample Patron Program Contract
- Sample Permission Photo Release
- Sample Letter
- Dance Dance Revolution Poster
- Guitar Hero Poster
- Brief Gaming Bibliography
- Brief Gaming Glossary
Get all the links and resources mentioned in the book!
Works Cited