With the beginning of summer approaching, I’m anticipating a lot of gaming programs in libraries. Here are a few to start that are in the
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Studies Shows No Link Between Violent Games and Crimes, Aggression
Patrick Kierkegaard’s paper “Video games and aggression” evaluates the evidences that purport to show a stronger link between violent games and aggressive behavior, and is
Read moreCall for Submissions: International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations
Forwarded with permission from Christine Crawford, editorial board member, International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations. “As a member of the Editorial Board for the
Read moreGames in Libraries Episode 2!
Listen up at http://www.gamesinlibraries.org. Kelly Czarnecki talks about the documentary Second Skin, and plugs the Association of Virtual World’s Blue Book Guide to Virtual Worlds,
Read moreScratch!
There is a debate on the LibGaming discussion group about ways gamers are learning to be creative and innovative, and what skills they gain from
Read moreReader’s Advisory For Gamers
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library has a GREAT booklist titled, Books for Gamers, online at http://www.thebestlibrary.net/joomla/content/view/161/113. Their list offers passive reader’s advisory for fans of action,
Read moreSubmit a Proposal to Present at GLLS2008!
Want to present at the second annual ALA TechSource Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium taking place on November 2-4 in the Chicago area? Find out
Read moreLibrary Gaming In the News!
I’m not sure if this is ripple effect from Gaming @ your library day or school vacation week… or fallout from the debut of MarioKart
Read moreLA Times Article on Gaming in Libraries
“Libraries are about providing public access to resources, in whatever format,” [Loriene Roy] said. “It goes back to what people want.” The article covers example
Read moreGaming in School Libraries – AASL Standards Aligned
The member librarians of the School Library System of Genesee Valley BOCES have aligned the new American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Standards for the
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