Archive for the 'Gaming' Category

Library Tricks Kids Into Reading By Promising Wiis

January 1st, 2008

Kotaku - “In an effort to get the kids to read books, Cape Coral, Florida libraries are bringing in Wiis, in a classic bait and switch scam that will get the youth hooked on “learning.”

I’ll Drink To That ;-)

September 16th, 2007

Wayne Bivens-Tatum - “If we really wanted to attract students and make the library fun, perhaps we should use library space for pubs.”

Really?

August 4th, 2007

Brian Mathews - “If you are a librarian with a blog then you have to mention gaming from time to time.”

Gaming at Library Questioned

July 24th, 2007

While many enjoyed the symposium, others aren’t happy about library-sponsored gaming nights.
Interesting quote from the director: “It’s the parents’ obligation to know what their kids are doing,” said Library Director Marilyn Genther. “It’s up to them to know (the rating). It’s not our responsibility.”
I don’t know the whole situation (and I’m not much into [...]

US Army Wants to Enlist a Few Good Gamers

April 12th, 2007

For Jenny:
“In concert with online gaming news site Global Game League, the U.S. Army will sponsor a “national gaming” area in an effort to appeal to 17- to 24-year-old players. “We’re grappling with the challenge of how do we better use new media to tell the Army story. Online is probably the best way,” says [...]