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Animating the Research Project: Web 2.0 Tools for Online Tutorials in the Academic Library

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
		+	Academic Library tutorials seem to come in two types. One type is an information literacy tutorial which helps users search for and find information on the library's catalog. The second type is a research and writing tutorial which assists users with such tasks as organizing and presenting information in a formal argument or presentation. Sometimes an institution will provide both types of tutorials in one program, sometimes an institution will have two separate services to provide for these needs.
		+	How effective are these tutorials? What types of tools do they employ, and among these tools which ones have been found effective? Does the efficacy of the tool depend on the user or the desired end, or can we say with any certainty that some tools are better than others most of the time? These are some of the questions that this project aims to answer.

		+	Broadly speaking I have defined tutorials--whether they are information literacy types or writing/research oriented types--into three broad categories. The first category is that of the text-based tutorial which relies heavily upon what might be considered a "Web 1.0" media presentation. The second is that of what some have called the "animated tutorials", which rely more heavily upon "Web 2.0" types of tools including sound or video, wiki and popular interactive internet site presentations (such as facebook or myspace), podcasts or other types of new media. The third category is something of a hybrid, employing mostly text but with some new media presentations as well.
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	== Online Tutorials ==		== Online Tutorials ==
-	*~~Text~~-based ~~Tutorials~~:	+	*Examples of text-based tutorials:

	LILO (used by the University of Hawaii system):		LILO (used by the University of Hawaii system):
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-	*~~Text-Based Tutorials with some Web 2.0 tools~~	+	*Examples of hybrid tutorials

	The OWL at Purdue (Purdue University):		The OWL at Purdue (Purdue University):
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-	*~~Animated Tutorials~~	+	*Examples of animated tutorials
	Though not specifically an Academic Library, the PubMed Online Tutorial for the National Library of Medicine ([http://www.nlm.nih.gov/]) provides an indepth "animated" tutorial:		Though not specifically an Academic Library, the PubMed Online Tutorial for the National Library of Medicine ([http://www.nlm.nih.gov/]) provides an indepth "animated" tutorial:
	[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/pubmed.html]		[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/pubmed.html]
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	== Web 2.0 ==		== Web 2.0 ==
-		+	What do we mean by the term "Web 2.0" and how does it differ from early incarnations of internet use? How do we understand Web 2.0 specifically in an online tutorial environment? What are the assumptions that an information server must make if they are going to include Web 2.0 resources in an online tutorial? What are some drawbacks to not including Web 2.0 resources?


	== Community College versus Research Universities: A Literate Distinction ==		== Community College versus Research Universities: A Literate Distinction ==

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	== References ==		== References ==
		+	Kraemer, Elizabeth W. and Shawn V. Lombardo, and Frank J. Lepkowski, "The Librarian, the Machine, or a Little of Both: A Comparative Study of Three Information Literacy Pedagogies at Oakland University." ''College & Research Libraries'' 68 no4 330-42 Jl 2007.
		+	http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/hww/results/results_single_fulltext.jhtml;hwwilsonid=ENXRBYMEHV1CHQA3DIKSFGOADUNGIIV0

		+	Johnson, A. M., et. al., "Too many students, too little time: creating and implementing a self-paced, interactive computer tutorial for the libraries' online catalog [at the University of Louisville." ''Research Strategies'' v. 16 no. 4 (1998) p. 271-84.
		+	http://www.sciencedirect.com.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6W60-40H08VB-4&_user=2139768&_coverDate=03%2F31%2F1998&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_acct=C000054272&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=2139768&md5=8bd82b29cfd16ec3bb76e472884df653

		+	Lindsay, E. B., et. al., "If You Build It, Will They Learn? Assessing Online Information Literacy Tutorials." ''College & Research Libraries'' v. 67 no. 5 (September 2006) p. 429-445
		+	http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/hww/results/results_single_fulltext.jhtml;hwwilsonid=ENXRBYMEHV1CHQA3DIKSFGOADUNGIIV0

-	=~~= Resources ==~~	+	Reynolds, Kathryn H. and M. Suzanne Franco, "Education Tutorials: Online Research Tutorial Meets Students' Needs." ''Ohio Media Spectrum'' 60 no1 28-33 Fall 2008
		+	http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/hww/results/results_single_fulltext.jhtml;hwwilsonid=ENXRBYMEHV1CHQA3DIKSFGOADUNGIIV0

		+	Silver, S. L., et. al., "Are online tutorials effective? A comparison of online and classroom library instruction methods." ''Research Strategies'' v. 20 no. 4 (2005) p. 389-96.
		+	http://www.sciencedirect.com.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6W60-4MYMNX8-2&_user=2139768&_coverDate=12%2F31%2F2005&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_acct=C000054272&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=2139768&md5=96bacbf6835da8100b51dd9b4d005788

		+	Tempelman-Kluit, N. "Multimedia Learning Theories and Online Instruction." ''College & Research Libraries'' v. 67 no. 4 (July 2006) p. 364-9.
		+	http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/hww/results/results_single_fulltext.jhtml;hwwilsonid=ENXRBYMEHV1CHQA3DIKSFGOADUNGIIV0
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		+	Tricarico, Mary Ann, Susan von Daum Tholl, and Elena O'Malley, "Interactive Online Instruction for Library Research: The Small Academic Library Experience." ''The Journal of Academic Librarianship'' 27 no3 220-3 My 2001
		+	http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/hww/results/results_single_fulltext.jhtml;hwwilsonid=ENXRBYMEHV1CHQA3DIKSFGOADUNGIIV0
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		+	== Resources ==

-	~~== Multimedia Project ==~~


	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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		+	== Multimedia Project ==

Social Media and The University

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Faculty:

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-	~~As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities~~ is ~~his deep and nuanced appreciation~~ of ~~the music of others~~. ~~Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply~~. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his ~~detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock~~ media ~~figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work~~.	+	Social media is rising in many fields as a topic of special research interest. Dr. David Parry says this about his own studies in social media.

	'''Professional'''		'''Professional'''
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-	~~As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple~~ of ~~years through shows~~, ~~interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities~~ is ~~his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen~~ to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media ~~figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work~~.	+	Almost as a form of participant observation, it is becoming more important for faculty to use social media in their professional life.
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More Than Fun and Games: Video Games @ the Public Library

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Introduction:

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-	~~For more than two centuries~~, American ~~library systems~~ have made it their goal to enrich the lives of their citizens by providing access to education and entertainment. However, where once this simply meant providing up-to-date books, a quiet study space, and cultural activities, in today’s modern society, librarians must now use a new level of educational and entertainment tools to succeed at their goal. Although providing games at the library is nothing new, providing video games at the library and crafting programs around them is an exciting opportunity for librarians to create a welcoming, communal space that attracts users not with its stores of knowledge, but with its capacity for fun.	+	Since the birth of the public library system, American libraries have made it their goal to enrich the lives of their citizens by providing access to education and entertainment. However, where once this simply meant providing up-to-date books, a quiet study space, and cultural activities, in today’s modern society, librarians must now use a new level of educational and entertainment tools to succeed at their goal. Although providing games at the library is nothing new, providing video games at the library and crafting programs around them is an exciting opportunity for librarians to create a welcoming, communal space that attracts users not with its stores of knowledge, but with its capacity for fun.

	== Press Start to Begin: A Brief Intro to Public Library Gaming ==		== Press Start to Begin: A Brief Intro to Public Library Gaming ==
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	Video gaming is slowly gaining more respect in terms of its role in children’s development mentally and socially. Although video games have been stigmatized in the past for provoking violence in children, this thinking is being challenged by new studies and books such as ''Grand Theft Childhood'' by Lawrence Kutner and Cheryl Olson, and ''Everything Bad is Good for You'' by Steven Johnson. They reveal “the statistical link between gaming and violent behavior was tenuous at best” (Levine, 2009). Further debunking the idea that only the most violent games are popular is the fact that 84% of video games sold in 2008 were rated “E” for “Everyone” (ESA, 2009).		Video gaming is slowly gaining more respect in terms of its role in children’s development mentally and socially. Although video games have been stigmatized in the past for provoking violence in children, this thinking is being challenged by new studies and books such as ''Grand Theft Childhood'' by Lawrence Kutner and Cheryl Olson, and ''Everything Bad is Good for You'' by Steven Johnson. They reveal “the statistical link between gaming and violent behavior was tenuous at best” (Levine, 2009). Further debunking the idea that only the most violent games are popular is the fact that 84% of video games sold in 2008 were rated “E” for “Everyone” (ESA, 2009).
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		+	[[Image:522532463_49d83def9f.jpg\|thumb\|Video Game Nerd by Flickr user Seth W.]]

	Numerous studies are being conducted on the social and mental benefits of playing video games, specifically how they teach children “collaboration, problem-solving, teamwork, and coping with negative emotions” (Levine, 2009). Prominent researcher and video game advocate James Paul Gee outlines the ways video gaming could be seen as beneficial learning experiences in his article "Good Video Games and Good Learning". According to Gee, playing video games is comparable to learning a “serious” subject like biology. Among his many points, Gee states:		Numerous studies are being conducted on the social and mental benefits of playing video games, specifically how they teach children “collaboration, problem-solving, teamwork, and coping with negative emotions” (Levine, 2009). Prominent researcher and video game advocate James Paul Gee outlines the ways video gaming could be seen as beneficial learning experiences in his article "Good Video Games and Good Learning". According to Gee, playing video games is comparable to learning a “serious” subject like biology. Among his many points, Gee states:

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References:

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	==References==		==References==
	* Thornton-Jaringe, Judellen. 2009. Twitter: What, Why & How. Nebraska Library Association quarterly 40 (2): 22-23.		* Thornton-Jaringe, Judellen. 2009. Twitter: What, Why & How. Nebraska Library Association quarterly 40 (2): 22-23.
-	*	+	* boyd, d. m., & Ellison, N. B. (2007). Social network sites: Definition, history, and scholarship. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 13(1), article 11. [http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol13/issue1/boyd.ellison.html]
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Types of Video Games:

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	=== Types of Video Games ===		=== Types of Video Games ===
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		+	[[Image:2490674642_9a30631045.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Playstation 3: Sixaxis Wireless Controller by Flickr user wlodi]]

	Because video games present such an exciting opportunity for generating interest in the library, exploring a new media, and catching the attention of demographics that are not familiar with the library, it make sense for professionals to familiarize themselves with video game forms. Here are some of the most popular formats:		Because video games present such an exciting opportunity for generating interest in the library, exploring a new media, and catching the attention of demographics that are not familiar with the library, it make sense for professionals to familiarize themselves with video game forms. Here are some of the most popular formats:

Social Media and The University

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What is/are Social Media?:

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	==What is/are Social Media?==		==What is/are Social Media?==
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		+	'''Definition'''
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		+	Social media are the means by which many people are communicating with one another. Simply put, these are websites that allow a user to create a profile with a variety of information about themselves, and through real-life and site-suggested connections the user can create a network of other users - "buddies" or "friends" - to interact with. Relatively young as media tools, Social media sites have grown quickly and firmly into the social fabric of modern life. According to Danah M. Boyd and Nicole B. Ellison, "What makes social network sites unique is not that they allow individuals to meet strangers, but rather that they enable users to articulate and make visible their social networks. This can result in connections between individuals that would not otherwise be made, but that is often not the goal, and these meetings are frequently between "latent ties" (Haythornthwaite, 2005) who share some offline connection. On many of the large SNSs {Social Network Sites}, participants are not necessarily "networking" or looking to meet new people; instead, they are primarily communicating with people who are already a part of their extended social network." (Boyd and Ellison, 2007)
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	==The University==		==The University==
	===Students===		===Students===

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More Than Fun and Games: Video Games @ the Public Library

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Introduction:

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

-	For more than two centuries, American library systems have made it their goal to enrich the lives of their citizens by providing access to education and entertainment. However, where once this simply meant providing up-to-date books, a quiet study space, and cultural activities, in today’s modern society, librarians must now use a new level of educational and entertainment tools to succeed at their goal. Although providing games at the library is nothing new, providing video games at the library and crafting programs around them is an exciting opportunity for librarians to create a welcoming, communal space that attracts users not with its stores of knowledge, but with its capacity for fun.	+	[[Image:136808289 68cc7e55c3.jpg\|thumb\|Video game in Akihabara by Flickr user wili hybrid]]
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		+	For more than two centuries, American library systems have made it their goal to enrich the lives of their citizens by providing access to education and entertainment. However, where once this simply meant providing up-to-date books, a quiet study space, and cultural activities, in today’s modern society, librarians must now use a new level of educational and entertainment tools to succeed at their goal. Although providing games at the library is nothing new, providing video games at the library and crafting programs around them is an exciting opportunity for librarians to create a welcoming, communal space that attracts users not with its stores of knowledge, but with its capacity for fun.

	== Press Start to Begin: A Brief Intro to Public Library Gaming ==		== Press Start to Begin: A Brief Intro to Public Library Gaming ==

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Multimedia Project:

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	== References ==		== References ==

		+	(I will be listing the sources referenced throughout the article in APA format here)

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
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		+	(I will be adding a brief description of each resource within a day or two)

	* [http://gaming.ala.org/resources/index.php?title=Main_Page ALA Games and Gaming Resources Wiki]		* [http://gaming.ala.org/resources/index.php?title=Main_Page ALA Games and Gaming Resources Wiki]
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	== Multimedia Project ==		== Multimedia Project ==
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		+	(I plan on using MyPlick to create a presentation that highlights the benefits of offering video games in libraries and some examples of how libraries are using video games)

Creating a Digital Reference Lab

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		+	Before the Internet, students researching would go to the library with their notecards and pencils to gather information. This allowed access to limited resources to just a few students. However, with the advent of the internet, the amount of information that can be gathered digitally is staggering. But are we as librarians are content to throw students into the Internet wasteland to gather whatever information they can find? Maybe we should guide them to appropriate information that we know is academically sound and safe from pornography or other ____ websites. This is where a Digital Reference Lab is appropriate. By creating a Digital Reference Lab, students are filtered to appropriate, academically based websites that is safe.

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	<h2 style="margin:10; background:#CCFFCC; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #669999; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Short History of Digital References</h2>		<h2 style="margin:10; background:#CCFFCC; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #669999; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Short History of Digital References</h2>
-		+	•In 2001, almost all public schools with Internet access (96 percent) used various technologies or procedures to control student access to inappropriate material on the Internet (table 19 ). Across all types of schools, between 92 and 99 percent reported using these technologies or procedures. In addition, 98 percent of these schools used at least one of these technologies or procedures on all Internet-connected computers used by students (table 19 ).
-	~~---~~-	+	•Among schools using technologies or procedures to prevent student access to inappropriate material on the Internet, 91 percent reported that teachers or other staff members monitored student Internet access (table 20 ). Eighty-seven percent used blocking or filtering software, 80 percent had a written contract that parents have to sign, 75 percent had a contract that students have to sign, 46 percent used monitoring software, 44 percent had honor codes, and 26 percent used their intranet12. As these numbers suggest, most of the schools (96 percent) used more than one procedure or technology as part of their Internet use policy (not shown in tables). (National Center for Education Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/internet/8.asp)
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	Mr. Fowler admits that all these resources are available to anyone using any Internet server, however, this program works at Jenks Middle School because it "focuses the kids on what they need and not the whole Internet." Mr. Fowler has created ARCLight with a safe-search option. When students used this platform, they will not be allowed access to any pornography or other suggestive websites. That is especially _____ to parents who are concerned about the information their children can find on the Internet. Mr. Fowler offers free access to ARC Light to anyone who would like to use it. Many of his students have downloaded this platform to their home computers so that they can use these resources at home. Mr. Fowler stated that the teachers have noticed a difference in the quality of the research the students are doing since ARC Light has been implemented.		Mr. Fowler admits that all these resources are available to anyone using any Internet server, however, this program works at Jenks Middle School because it "focuses the kids on what they need and not the whole Internet." Mr. Fowler has created ARCLight with a safe-search option. When students used this platform, they will not be allowed access to any pornography or other suggestive websites. That is especially _____ to parents who are concerned about the information their children can find on the Internet. Mr. Fowler offers free access to ARC Light to anyone who would like to use it. Many of his students have downloaded this platform to their home computers so that they can use these resources at home. Mr. Fowler stated that the teachers have noticed a difference in the quality of the research the students are doing since ARC Light has been implemented.
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		+	<h2 style="margin:10; background:#CCFFCC; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #009999; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">How to Create Your Own Digital Reference Lab</h2>
		+	I'm waiting on information from David Fowler to complete this section. I plan to have a step by step on how to create a Digital Reference Lab
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		+	<h2 style="margin:10; background:#CCFFCC; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #009999; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">How do Teachers Use the Digital Reference Lab</h2>
		+	I'm going to email a few of the teachers from Jenks Middle School to ask their opinions about the Digital Reference Lab and how they use it.
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	<h2 style="margin:10; background:#CCFFCC; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #009999; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Conclusions</h2>		<h2 style="margin:10; background:#CCFFCC; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #009999; text-align:left; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Conclusions</h2>

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	Craver, K. W. (2002). Creating cyber libraries An instructional guide for school library media specialists. Libraries Unlimited professional guides in school librarianship series. Greenwood Village, Colo: Libraries Unlimited.		Craver, K. W. (2002). Creating cyber libraries An instructional guide for school library media specialists. Libraries Unlimited professional guides in school librarianship series. Greenwood Village, Colo: Libraries Unlimited.
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-	~~Bell, M. A. (2007). The Elephant In the Room. School Library Journal. Retrieved November 20, 2009, from http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6403250.html?q=online+searches+safe.~~

	Frost, W. J. (2005). The reference collection: From the shelf to the Web. Binghamton, N.Y.: Haworth Information Press.		Frost, W. J. (2005). The reference collection: From the shelf to the Web. Binghamton, N.Y.: Haworth Information Press.
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	Kids Using the Computers. by Flicker User San Jose Library		Kids Using the Computers. by Flicker User San Jose Library
	ARC Light Logo used with permission from David Fowler		ARC Light Logo used with permission from David Fowler

More Than Fun and Games: Video Games @ the Public Library

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	In order to create lists of desired titles and systems, librarians have relied on word of mouth from patrons, polls conducted on library websites, and evaluated popular game choices from online video gaming groups, reviews on gaming websites, and from established industry publications such as ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''. Libraries have also included game-related books in their collections, such as strategy guides, game design instruction, “making of the game” art books, and literature inspired by video games such as ''Doom'', ''Halo'' and ''Starcraft''. The Brooklyn Public Library even provides an online resource guide focused on video games that include books about career opportunities in the industry and game design, as well as links to game walkthroughs, cheat databases, and an FAQ.		In order to create lists of desired titles and systems, librarians have relied on word of mouth from patrons, polls conducted on library websites, and evaluated popular game choices from online video gaming groups, reviews on gaming websites, and from established industry publications such as ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''. Libraries have also included game-related books in their collections, such as strategy guides, game design instruction, “making of the game” art books, and literature inspired by video games such as ''Doom'', ''Halo'' and ''Starcraft''. The Brooklyn Public Library even provides an online resource guide focused on video games that include books about career opportunities in the industry and game design, as well as links to game walkthroughs, cheat databases, and an FAQ.
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		+	== Glitches in the System: Drawbacks and Defenses ==
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		+	As when any new material is introduced into an established system, adding video games to library collections has received its fair share of resistance from the community and other librarians. Some of the complaints seem to revolve around behavioral problems linked to video games, and some are linked to problems they can cause within the collection.
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		+	* '''Video games have no educational value.'''
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		+	As shown by the research stated above, video games have a great deal to teach players of all ages. Game design and play promote “information literacy, develop information seeking habits and production practices (like writing), and require good, old-fashioned research skills” (Squire & Steinkuehler, 2005). For those who believe all video games are mindless shoot-em-ups, a new line of “serious games,” such as ''Food Force'' and ''Global Conflict: Palestine'', promote social activism and education in a video game format.
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		+	* '''Video games promote violent or anti-social behavior.'''
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		+	New research conducted on video games reveals that the link between and outbreaks of violence in children is weak. Author Barry Gunter states in his book ''The Effects of Video Games on Children: The Myths Unmasked'', “Video games are active, not passive. Gamers play, rather than watch. The earlier research was overwhelmingly inconclusive. Despite this, anti-video game advocates used it to criticize video games by implying causal relationships where no supporting evidence for these relationships existed” (Gunter, 1998).
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		+	In light of these new findings, and statistics that reveal 62% of gamers play games with others in person (ESA, 2009), it is becoming more difficult to classify playing video games as one of the warning signs of a violent, socially-inept child.
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		+	* '''Libraries throw money away by adding games to their collections.'''
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		+	Much like other items that were once considered a “waste of money” like compact discs, graphic novels, and DVDs, video games provide a source of entertainment and education and are a valuable part of any collection. Libraries have been using gaming for many years and allocating funds for programs directed at teen audiences, so this presents the next evolutionary step in collection development. In contrast to many other library programs, video game equipment does not need to be purchased over and over again, allowing events to be hosted numerous times with little cost after the initial investment.
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		+	== Player Profile: Orange County Library System ==
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		+	The Orange County Library System is located in Central Florida. They serve 1,000,000 residents, with more than 10% of the population being teenagers. In 2006, the library was able to acquire Xbox 360s for each of their locations through a grant. These Xbox 360s were designated “game pods” and children and teens were allowed to check out 2 tokens a day, which they could trade in for up to 30 minutes of game time. Patrons could also combine tokens to play against each other for 60 minutes.
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		+	In addition to this innovative approach to in-library gaming, the OCLS also circulates video games and video game-related print materials. The system has hosted many successful gaming events, including a ''Halo'' tournament, a weekly after school event that incorporates board, card and video games, as well as crafts, and an after hours event featuring the game ''Rock Band''. Workshops have also been held that focus on video game design and jobs in the industry.
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		+	The initiative to launch this video game program was built on the desire to best fulfill the community’s needs. Youth Programs Coordinator Heather Pippin states, “By creating services that allow us first to engage and capture the interest of teens, we are able to support and help them become productive members of the community. As a library, we are constantly looking for innovative ways to reach out to our community.” Ms. Pippin cites several benefits the library has experienced since they began offering gaming, including increased teen interest, increased circulation, and usage of the library by people that might not have ever used it before.
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		+	The system worked to market its programs through print materials like bookmarks and posters. They spread the word online through their Informed Teens website, RSS feeds, podcasts, and social networking tools Facebook and Twitter, as well as in-person at local schools and community organizations.
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		+	So far the program has been met with resounding success throughout the community, and OCLS library staff plan to continue it by seeking out new opportunities to host educational gaming workshops and monthly gaming programs, and add to their gaming equipment.
		+
		+	== Getting to the Next Level: Launching Library Gaming ==
		+
		+	In light of this resounding interest in video games, it would be unwise for libraries to ignore this new information medium. Based on profiles of libraries across the country, the following are just a few of the ways libraries can start using video games to benefit themselves and the community.
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		+	* Evaluate and purchase games for circulation
		+	* Host a gaming night or gaming tournament
		+	* Get patrons motivated with media releases and marketing
		+	* Get teens involved by listening to their opinions on games and event ideas
		+	* Keep an eye on the market: what new systems are being released and what are the games that everyone is talking about
		+	* Keep statistics of event successes and circulation information to support your point that video games are a valuable part of the system
		+
		+	== Conclusion ==
		+
		+	There is a new world available to librarians in the form of video games. By understanding how these systems work, and the ways they can be absorbed into the library system, librarians can open up a new level of education and entertainment to demographics that would not normally set foot in a library. By treating video games as any other educational or entertainment tool, such as a book, a movie, or even a more traditional game, librarians can help break down the stigmas surrounding video games and welcome them into their community for the benefit of everyone.
		+
		+	== References ==
		+
		+
		+	== Resources ==
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		+	* [http://gaming.ala.org/resources/index.php?title=Main_Page ALA Games and Gaming Resources Wiki]
		+	* [http://www.alatechsource.org/blog ALA TechSource Blog]
		+	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_books_about_video_games Books About Video Games Wiki]
		+	* [http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/explore_topic_detail.jsp?subjectpageid=2032 Brooklyn Public Library: Explore a Topic: Gaming for Teens]
		+	* [http://www.theesa.com/ The Electronic Software Association]
		+	* [http://www.libgaming.blogspot.com/ Game On: Games in Libraries]
		+	* [http://www.gamesinlibraries.org/ Games in Libraries Podcast]
		+	* [http://www.gamespot.com GameSpot]
		+	* [http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Gaming Gaming – Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki]
		+	* [http://www.ilovelibraries.org/gaming/ I Love Libraries - Gaming]
		+	* [http://groups.google.com/group/libgaming LibGaming]
		+	* [http://librarygamingtoolkit.org/ Librarian's Guide to Gaming]
		+	* [http://ngd.ala.org/ National Gaming Day @ Your Library]
		+	* [http://www.ocls.info/ Orange County Library System]
		+	* [http://theshiftedlibrarian.com/ The Shifted Librarian]
		+
		+	== Multimedia Project ==

Talk:Readers' Advisory Services in the Library 2.0 Environment

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New page

I just love this idea. Can't wait to see the final project. [[User:Lynn S|Lynn S]] 22:24, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

More Than Fun and Games: Video Games @ the Public Library

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	For more than two centuries, American library systems have made it their goal to enrich the lives of their citizens by providing access to education and entertainment. However, where once this simply meant providing up-to-date books, a quiet study space, and cultural activities, in today’s modern society, librarians must now use a new level of educational and entertainment tools to succeed at their goal. Although providing games at the library is nothing new, providing video games at the library and crafting programs around them is an exciting opportunity for librarians to create a welcoming, communal space that attracts users not with its stores of knowledge, but with its capacity for fun.		For more than two centuries, American library systems have made it their goal to enrich the lives of their citizens by providing access to education and entertainment. However, where once this simply meant providing up-to-date books, a quiet study space, and cultural activities, in today’s modern society, librarians must now use a new level of educational and entertainment tools to succeed at their goal. Although providing games at the library is nothing new, providing video games at the library and crafting programs around them is an exciting opportunity for librarians to create a welcoming, communal space that attracts users not with its stores of knowledge, but with its capacity for fun.

-	=== Press Start to Begin: A Brief Intro to Public Library Gaming ===	+	== Press Start to Begin: A Brief Intro to Public Library Gaming ==

-	==== History ====	+	=== History ===

	As stated above, games are not new to the library system. Chess, board games and card games have been used by libraries since the 19th century. Librarians used visually stimulating items, such as puzzles, maps, homemade games, lantern projections and posters to engage children at the library. “Visual information was regarded as a key to children’s learning, and justified libraries’ non-book services in the 19th century” (Pierce, 2009). Libraries up until today have made puzzles and toys available in their children’s department, and many of them have used board and card games in programs.		As stated above, games are not new to the library system. Chess, board games and card games have been used by libraries since the 19th century. Librarians used visually stimulating items, such as puzzles, maps, homemade games, lantern projections and posters to engage children at the library. “Visual information was regarded as a key to children’s learning, and justified libraries’ non-book services in the 19th century” (Pierce, 2009). Libraries up until today have made puzzles and toys available in their children’s department, and many of them have used board and card games in programs.
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	However, it has only been recently that libraries have begun to recognize the value of video games as a learning and social tool, and to incorporate them into their collections and programming. In 2007, the theme of the ALA’s TechSource Symposium was “Gaming, Learning, and Libraries,” and YALSA launched its first Teen Tech Week initiative. In 2008, ALA launched the first National Gaming Day. Since then, more than 900 libraries have signed on to offer their patrons a day of card games, board games, and of course video games (ALA.org).		However, it has only been recently that libraries have begun to recognize the value of video games as a learning and social tool, and to incorporate them into their collections and programming. In 2007, the theme of the ALA’s TechSource Symposium was “Gaming, Learning, and Libraries,” and YALSA launched its first Teen Tech Week initiative. In 2008, ALA launched the first National Gaming Day. Since then, more than 900 libraries have signed on to offer their patrons a day of card games, board games, and of course video games (ALA.org).

-	==== Types of Video Games ====	+	=== Types of Video Games ===

	Because video games present such an exciting opportunity for generating interest in the library, exploring a new media, and catching the attention of demographics that are not familiar with the library, it make sense for professionals to familiarize themselves with video game forms. Here are some of the most popular formats:		Because video games present such an exciting opportunity for generating interest in the library, exploring a new media, and catching the attention of demographics that are not familiar with the library, it make sense for professionals to familiarize themselves with video game forms. Here are some of the most popular formats:
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	* Mobile/Handheld gaming: New technology has allowed players to play video games on a variety of portable devices, such as cellular phones, iPods and PDAs. Statistics from the Entertainment Software Association reveal 37% of heads of households play games on a handheld device (ESA, 2009). As more and more consumers turn to their mobile devices to fulfill all of their tech needs, it is expected that the field of gaming on this type of format will expand significantly.		* Mobile/Handheld gaming: New technology has allowed players to play video games on a variety of portable devices, such as cellular phones, iPods and PDAs. Statistics from the Entertainment Software Association reveal 37% of heads of households play games on a handheld device (ESA, 2009). As more and more consumers turn to their mobile devices to fulfill all of their tech needs, it is expected that the field of gaming on this type of format will expand significantly.

-	=== Select a Player: Who are the Gamers? ===	+	== Select a Player: Who are the Gamers? ==

	According to a 2009 study by the Entertainment Software Association, 68% of American households play video or computer games. 49% of gamers are between 18-49 years, and the average age of a gamer is 35. The average player has been playing for 12 years.		According to a 2009 study by the Entertainment Software Association, 68% of American households play video or computer games. 49% of gamers are between 18-49 years, and the average age of a gamer is 35. The average player has been playing for 12 years.
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	What does all this mean? That gamers are much more diverse than solitary teenage boys in basements, and that the industry is strong and here to stay. Gamers cover a wide variety of ages, and enjoy gaming as a social event. By understanding that gaming can be a social event, attractive to all ages, genders and races, librarians can craft highly-popular community events that engage all groups at the same time.		What does all this mean? That gamers are much more diverse than solitary teenage boys in basements, and that the industry is strong and here to stay. Gamers cover a wide variety of ages, and enjoy gaming as a social event. By understanding that gaming can be a social event, attractive to all ages, genders and races, librarians can craft highly-popular community events that engage all groups at the same time.
		+
		+	== Power Up: The New Importance of Gaming ==
		+
		+	Video gaming is slowly gaining more respect in terms of its role in children’s development mentally and socially. Although video games have been stigmatized in the past for provoking violence in children, this thinking is being challenged by new studies and books such as ''Grand Theft Childhood'' by Lawrence Kutner and Cheryl Olson, and ''Everything Bad is Good for You'' by Steven Johnson. They reveal “the statistical link between gaming and violent behavior was tenuous at best” (Levine, 2009). Further debunking the idea that only the most violent games are popular is the fact that 84% of video games sold in 2008 were rated “E” for “Everyone” (ESA, 2009).
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		+	Numerous studies are being conducted on the social and mental benefits of playing video games, specifically how they teach children “collaboration, problem-solving, teamwork, and coping with negative emotions” (Levine, 2009). Prominent researcher and video game advocate James Paul Gee outlines the ways video gaming could be seen as beneficial learning experiences in his article "Good Video Games and Good Learning". According to Gee, playing video games is comparable to learning a “serious” subject like biology. Among his many points, Gee states:
		+
		+	* Game players need to immerse themselves in the subject of the game they are playing in order to succeed, much like a student needs to immerse themselves in the field of study, not just learn facts by rote.
		+	* Video games encourage learning by presenting problems in a graduated difficulty level, allowing players to master the challenges without becoming too frustrated to continue.
		+	* Video games encourage gamers to think laterally and to understand the relationships between things. Events in video games are usually directly caused by something the player has done.
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		+	Gee even goes so far as to say that academic curriculum could be greatly improved if it followed the format and educational style of a video game.
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		+	Video games encourage players to engage in serious problem-solving and sometimes call upon them to do in-depth research of a topic to succeed. “The idea that people would enjoy researching information, studying maps, scouring websites for tips and tricks, and writing lengthy ‘walkthroughs’ as pleasure probably seems a bit strange...but these activities are standard for gamers.” (Squire & Steinkuehler, 2005). Video games also expect a certain level of literacy in players. Reading game manuals and strategy guides, reading dialogue between game characters, and reading forums where games are discussed are only some of the ways video games can encourage greater literacy (Danforth, 2009).
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		+	On the social side, video games present a number of positive social experiences. In addition to their entertainment value, competitive gaming allows players to build relationships with each other, share knowledge, and generate even greater excitement for the game. Whether it is in tournament-play, one-on-one, or in the scheme of a MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game), games allow players to share information and excitement. Game cultures provide an even playing field for everyone, no matter what their gender, race or creed is. The only requirement to compete in video games seems to be a desire to succeed in the game.
		+
		+	== Maximum Hit Points: How Libraries Use Gaming ==
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		+	With so much interest in video games apparent in not just children and teenagers, but also adults and seniors, many library systems have found innovative ways to work video games into their collection development and event programming.
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		+	=== Programming ===
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		+	Hosting a video game event has become a popular programming choices with library systems across the country. With a minimal amount of equipment, usually one or two consoles and televisions, video games and a meeting space, and very little needed for set-up or break-down, libraries are launching fun, popular events. Some systems, such as the Ann Arbor District Library, have taken it even further by scheduling month-long video game tournaments with large-screen projections, game commentary and prizes (Helmrich & Neiburger, 2005).
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		+	In addition to creating a fun event, video gaming events and tournaments draw in hard-to-reach demographics, such as the teen population, making it easier to introduce related library services or get them familiar with the library setting. In the article “Meet the Gamers,” the authors reveal “nearly every student we’ve met who has played ''Age of Empires'', ''Civilization'', or ''Rome: Total War'' has checked out a book on related subjects as a result.” Linking video game events with the library setting can help promote its services to a new crowd of users that may have been previously unaware of what the library can offer them.
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		+	Although most programming has been focused on the teen population, library programming using video games has also reached out to other demographics, including children, adults, families, and adults over 55. An innovative program at the Old Bridge (NJ) Public Library System allowed teens to act as “gaming mentors” for a group of seniors. Over the course of several months, teens taught the seniors how to master games such as ''Guitar Hero II'' and ''Wii Bowling''. In addition to having a good time, the seniors became more confident with technology they would have run from, and the teens became respected for their vast stores of knowledge. These are just some of the new groups that are being addressed with video game programs across the country.
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		+	Some libraries, such as the Orange County Library System, have even taken programming in a new direction by offering workshops in video game design.
		+
		+	=== Collection Development ===
		+
		+	The first step for many library systems when introducing video gaming seems to be creating a set of circulating games. Much like a book, DVD or CD, video games are easily circulated once security measures have been taken, such as adding an alarm device, and a collection policy has been developed. The Miami-Dade Public Library System treats video games much like movies, allowing them to be rented for up to a week at a time, placed on request and circulated in clear security cases.
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		+	In order to create lists of desired titles and systems, librarians have relied on word of mouth from patrons, polls conducted on library websites, and evaluated popular game choices from online video gaming groups, reviews on gaming websites, and from established industry publications such as ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''. Libraries have also included game-related books in their collections, such as strategy guides, game design instruction, “making of the game” art books, and literature inspired by video games such as ''Doom'', ''Halo'' and ''Starcraft''. The Brooklyn Public Library even provides an online resource guide focused on video games that include books about career opportunities in the industry and game design, as well as links to game walkthroughs, cheat databases, and an FAQ.

Social Media and The University

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	As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.		As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.
-		+	==Multimedia Project==
	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Use '''Footnotes''', if and when needed, to add material that explains a point in greater detail, but that would be distracting if included in the main text.		* Use '''Footnotes''', if and when needed, to add material that explains a point in greater detail, but that would be distracting if included in the main text.

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Types of Video Games:

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	* Mobile/Handheld gaming: New technology has allowed players to play video games on a variety of portable devices, such as cellular phones, iPods and PDAs. Statistics from the Entertainment Software Association reveal 37% of heads of households play games on a handheld device (ESA, 2009). As more and more consumers turn to their mobile devices to fulfill all of their tech needs, it is expected that the field of gaming on this type of format will expand significantly.		* Mobile/Handheld gaming: New technology has allowed players to play video games on a variety of portable devices, such as cellular phones, iPods and PDAs. Statistics from the Entertainment Software Association reveal 37% of heads of households play games on a handheld device (ESA, 2009). As more and more consumers turn to their mobile devices to fulfill all of their tech needs, it is expected that the field of gaming on this type of format will expand significantly.
		+
		+	=== Select a Player: Who are the Gamers? ===
		+
		+	According to a 2009 study by the Entertainment Software Association, 68% of American households play video or computer games. 49% of gamers are between 18-49 years, and the average age of a gamer is 35. The average player has been playing for 12 years.
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		+	Although gaming is often seen as a male-dominated recreation, women make up 40% of gamers overall, and 43% of online gamers. 63% of parents think video games are a positive part of their children’s lives, and the top reason given as to why parents play games with kids is “its fun for the whole family.” 62% of gamers play with other gamers, an increase from 59% in 2008 (ESA, 2009).
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		+	The gaming industry is an $11 billion dollar industry (Video Games as Service), and there are more than 24,000 employees in the U.S. entertainment software industry. Sales in the U.S. for 2006 alone were 7.4 billion dollars (Helmrich & Neiburger, 2005).
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		+	What does all this mean? That gamers are much more diverse than solitary teenage boys in basements, and that the industry is strong and here to stay. Gamers cover a wide variety of ages, and enjoy gaming as a social event. By understanding that gaming can be a social event, attractive to all ages, genders and races, librarians can craft highly-popular community events that engage all groups at the same time.

Social Media and The University

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-	==Students==	+	==What is/are Social Media?==
		+	==The University==
		+	===Students===
	First and foremost, the primary population that the university serves is being drastically altered.		First and foremost, the primary population that the university serves is being drastically altered.
	[[Image:Born Digital.jpg\|thumb\|The New Student]]		[[Image:Born Digital.jpg\|thumb\|The New Student]]
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-	==Faculty==	+	===Faculty===
	The changing student population will indeed need to be matched by a new faculty. Familiarity with, if not proficiency in, a vareity of media and technologies is fast becoming an essential point on the aspiring professor's Curriculum Vitae.		The changing student population will indeed need to be matched by a new faculty. Familiarity with, if not proficiency in, a vareity of media and technologies is fast becoming an essential point on the aspiring professor's Curriculum Vitae.

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-	==Institution==	+	===Institution===
	As a bastion of civic life, the University institution must maintain its intellectual and societal reputation by interacting with its members and community in new and interesting ways.		As a bastion of civic life, the University institution must maintain its intellectual and societal reputation by interacting with its members and community in new and interesting ways.

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	* Console gaming: These are video games that are played on a separate entertainment device usually used in conjunction with a television. Originally played on their own, most of the newest consoles can now connect to the Internet and allow players to download games and connect with other players throughout the country and around the world. The most popular types of consoles are produced by Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. These devices are constantly being refined, and new versions are released frequently.		* Console gaming: These are video games that are played on a separate entertainment device usually used in conjunction with a television. Originally played on their own, most of the newest consoles can now connect to the Internet and allow players to download games and connect with other players throughout the country and around the world. The most popular types of consoles are produced by Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. These devices are constantly being refined, and new versions are released frequently.

-	* PC gaming: These are games which are played on a personal computer, rather than a video game console. Although designing games for PC gaming is more difficult than designing for console gaming (~~Future of Gaming~~), highly-detailed games such as World of Warcraft and The Sims were launched in this format and continue to be popular today.	+	* PC gaming: These are games which are played on a personal computer, rather than a video game console. Although designing games for PC gaming is more difficult than designing for console gaming (Gallaway, 2009), highly-detailed games such as ''World of Warcraft'' and ''The Sims'' were launched in this format and continue to be popular today.

-	* Mobile/Handheld gaming: New technology has allowed players to play video games on a variety of portable devices, such as cellular phones, iPods and PDAs. Statistics from the Entertainment Software Association reveal 37% of heads of households play games on a handheld device (ESA, ~~2008~~). As more and more consumers turn to their mobile devices to fulfill all of their tech needs, it is expected that the field of gaming on this type of format will expand significantly.	+	* Mobile/Handheld gaming: New technology has allowed players to play video games on a variety of portable devices, such as cellular phones, iPods and PDAs. Statistics from the Entertainment Software Association reveal 37% of heads of households play games on a handheld device (ESA, 2009). As more and more consumers turn to their mobile devices to fulfill all of their tech needs, it is expected that the field of gaming on this type of format will expand significantly.

Social Media and The University

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	'''Libraries'''		'''Libraries'''
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	As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.		As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.

	'''Public Relations'''		'''Public Relations'''
		+	<br />
	As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.		As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.

	'''Policy'''		'''Policy'''
		+	<br />
	As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.		As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.

	'''Community'''		'''Community'''
		+	<br />
	As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.		As we've gotten to know Bradford Cox over the last couple of years through shows, interviews, and blog posts, one of the Deerhunter frontman's most appealing qualities is his deep and nuanced appreciation of the music of others. Some musicians listen to records to see how they work, check out the competition, or trawl for ideas; by all available evidence, Cox feels records, deeply. If he was born without musical gifts and couldn't sing or play an instrument, one can imagine him working at a record store, amassing an enviable collection while driving people on a message board crazy with the sureness of his detailed opinions. Whatever you think of his exploits as an indie rock media figure, Cox's music fandom is easy to identify with and also offers a portal into his own work.

More Than Fun and Games: Video Games @ the Public Library

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== Introduction ==

For more than two centuries, American library systems have made it their goal to enrich the lives of their citizens by providing access to education and entertainment. However, where once this simply meant providing up-to-date books, a quiet study space, and cultural activities, in today’s modern society, librarians must now use a new level of educational and entertainment tools to succeed at their goal. Although providing games at the library is nothing new, providing video games at the library and crafting programs around them is an exciting opportunity for librarians to create a welcoming, communal space that attracts users not with its stores of knowledge, but with its capacity for fun.

=== Press Start to Begin: A Brief Intro to Public Library Gaming ===

==== History ====

As stated above, games are not new to the library system. Chess, board games and card games have been used by libraries since the 19th century. Librarians used visually stimulating items, such as puzzles, maps, homemade games, lantern projections and posters to engage children at the library. “Visual information was regarded as a key to children’s learning, and justified libraries’ non-book services in the 19th century” (Pierce, 2009). Libraries up until today have made puzzles and toys available in their children’s department, and many of them have used board and card games in programs.

However, it has only been recently that libraries have begun to recognize the value of video games as a learning and social tool, and to incorporate them into their collections and programming. In 2007, the theme of the ALA’s TechSource Symposium was “Gaming, Learning, and Libraries,” and YALSA launched its first Teen Tech Week initiative. In 2008, ALA launched the first National Gaming Day. Since then, more than 900 libraries have signed on to offer their patrons a day of card games, board games, and of course video games (ALA.org).

==== Types of Video Games ====

Because video games present such an exciting opportunity for generating interest in the library, exploring a new media, and catching the attention of demographics that are not familiar with the library, it make sense for professionals to familiarize themselves with video game forms. Here are some of the most popular formats:

* Console gaming: These are video games that are played on a separate entertainment device usually used in conjunction with a television. Originally played on their own, most of the newest consoles can now connect to the Internet and allow players to download games and connect with other players throughout the country and around the world. The most popular types of consoles are produced by Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. These devices are constantly being refined, and new versions are released frequently.

* PC gaming: These are games which are played on a personal computer, rather than a video game console. Although designing games for PC gaming is more difficult than designing for console gaming (Future of Gaming), highly-detailed games such as World of Warcraft and The Sims were launched in this format and continue to be popular today.

* Mobile/Handheld gaming: New technology has allowed players to play video games on a variety of portable devices, such as cellular phones, iPods and PDAs. Statistics from the Entertainment Software Association reveal 37% of heads of households play games on a handheld device (ESA, 2008). As more and more consumers turn to their mobile devices to fulfill all of their tech needs, it is expected that the field of gaming on this type of format will expand significantly.

Social Media and The University

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