Gaming programs for all ages at the library : a practical guide for librarians

Bruno, Tom, 1972- author.

Book 2018

"Gaming Programs for All Ages at the Library shows you how you can launch and support gaming programming in your library. Everything from acquisitions to budgeting to circulation is covered in this practical guide, as well as promotion, assessment, and experiential learning opportunities"-- Provided by publisher.

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Libraries Activity programs

Libraries Special collections Games

Part of a Series:

Practical guides for librarians Practical guides for librarians ; no. 50

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ISBN:

9781538108208

Description:

xvii, 135 pages ; 28 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

A short history and survey of gaming in libraries
Making your case for library gaming programming with stakeholders
How to acquire games and gaming materials for your library with minimal overhead cost
How to circulate your library gaming collection and live to tell the tale
How to create, evaluate and assess gaming programming for your library
How to implement board game programming in your library
How to implement video game programming in your library
How to support Pokémon GO and other augmented reality games at your library
Role-playing games in the library
How to run a library trivia event
How to leverage your makerspace to help bolster your library gaming program

LCCN:

2018007130

Control Number:

2773850

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