Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 23, 2007 - 10:07am
By Amy Harris, Scott Rice
Presented July 24, 2007
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Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 23, 2007 - 9:56am
By Matt Gullett, Kelly Czarnecki, Craig Davis
Presented July 23, 2007
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Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 23, 2007 - 9:19am
By Beth Gallaway
Presented July 24, 2007
"Circulating video games and software is one way to serve gamers, but without community and staff storage, buy in, theft, damage, and storage can be major hurdles. Discover alternatives such as downloadable games and subscription-based game services from a variety of vendors, and hear about libraries that are implementing digital and mail order game services! We will also examine the potential of mail order gaming services from vendors such as Red Octane and GameFly, and show other digital services with appeal to gamers for libraries to consider." More info....
Listen to an MP3 audio file of this session (34MB, 37:23)
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Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 23, 2007 - 9:02am
By Stephanie Publicker, Lyn Allen
Presented July 23, 2007
 ToxMystery: Using a Game to Make Learning about Chmicals Fun for Kids: "ToxMystery (http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov) is the National Library of
Medicine's interactive learning site for 8-11 year old children. It provides a
fun, game-like experience while introducing potential environmental health
hazards sometimes found in the home.
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Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 22, 2007 - 3:23pm
By Dwight McInvaill
Presented July 24, 2007
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Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 22, 2007 - 3:23pm
By Bee Gallegos and Tammy Allgood
Presented July 24, 2007
 "Quarantined: Axl Wise and the Information Outbreak is a fully interactive
single-player game environment that simulates the complex processes of
selecting, using, evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information
within a research environment. A variety of information sources such as
databases, the online catalog, the web, librarians, professors and peers are
employed to solve the mystery in this game.
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Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 22, 2007 - 12:31pm
By Annie Downey and Kristin Boyett
Presented July 24, 2007
 "The University of North Texas Libraries is planning a unique, online educational
game to develop information literacy among its students. This presentation will
include information on the entire development process of this single player
online role-playing game.
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Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 22, 2007 - 12:31pm
By Martin House and Mark Engelbrecht
Presented July 24, 2007
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Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 22, 2007 - 7:34am
By Beth Gallaway
Presented July 24, 2007
 "Circulating video games and software is one way to serve gamers. Discover how to
make the case to include this exciting new format in your collections. Learn how
to evaluate, select, purchase, store, and market PC and console games at your
library. A hands-on exercise acclimates libraries to gaming magazines and game
reviews, and a showcase of best practices presents models to follow." More info....
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Submitted by Jenny Levine on August 22, 2007 - 7:33am
By Kathrine Fallow
Presented July 23, 2007
 "Video games are under scrutiny around the country as some parents and special
interest groups raise concerns about the topics and themes contained in some
games. Some groups call for laws regulating access to games based on their
content; others advocate for an outright ban on violent games. Several states
have passed laws restricting minors' access to 'violent' video games, but every
such law has been invalidated by the courts under the First
Amendment.
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