“Eaten by a Grue” is a new blog on videogames & libraries, with a focus on research libraries. Dave Carter at University of Michigan’s Art,
Read moreThis blog post about a dream gaming room [inactive] is intended for a personal residence, but a lot of it is applicable to a library
Read moreMy husband has played guitar –for fun, not profit–since he was around twelve. He knows how to read music, has played in informal bands, and
Read moreWith 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
Read morePatrick 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 moreForwarded 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 moreListen 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 moreThere 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 moreCorvallis-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 moreWant 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
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