Crash Course in Gaming
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services
| Author: | Suellen S. Adams | ISBN: | 9781610690478 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | November 25, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Libraries Unlimited | Language: | English |
| Author: | Suellen S. Adams |
| ISBN: | 9781610690478 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | November 25, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Libraries Unlimited |
| Language: | English |
Video games aren't just for kids anymore. This book will describe the "why" and "how" to start or expand a video gaming program in the library, including some specific examples of how to target adult and female gamer patrons.
• Includes general information and tips for programs as well as specific examples of programs that have worked
• Discusses both programming and collection development
• Provides a full description of types of games, game play systems, and gamers
• Presents a variety of useful tips to build successful collections and programs that will be helpful even to librarians with no game experience
Video games aren't just for kids anymore. This book will describe the "why" and "how" to start or expand a video gaming program in the library, including some specific examples of how to target adult and female gamer patrons.
• Includes general information and tips for programs as well as specific examples of programs that have worked
• Discusses both programming and collection development
• Provides a full description of types of games, game play systems, and gamers
• Presents a variety of useful tips to build successful collections and programs that will be helpful even to librarians with no game experience
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