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The topic of the day was Core Collections. I’m not sure if people are on vacation, or what, but the discussion was decidely low key. And, it wandered to gaming in academic libraries and cataloging issues – both of which could be a topic in and of themselves, in a future chat!

So, in addition to the (brief) transcript that follows, I’m including a recent purchase of $1500 worth of video games  as a core collection for a library in MA. Titles are bookmarked and annotated at http://www.delicious.com/informationgoddess29/corecollections, and tagged with console and rating.
July 7
3:21 PM 8bitlibrary: Today at 4pm EST: #libgaming TOPIC on Twitter: Core Collections http://bit.ly/9EkMwd #tlchatJul

3:59 PM infogdss29: Today at 4pm EST: #libgaming TOPIC on Twitter: Core Collections http://fb.me/E59lkSzg

4:01 PM infogdss29: what are your core collection issues/concerns/must have titles? #libgaming

4:05 PM lauramac95: thx to current #cataloging discussion, “Leisure Suit Larry” X-D RT @infogdss29: Core collection issues/concerns/must have titles? #libgaming

4:07 PM olinj: @infogdss29 My main issue/concern is that I don’t know where to start with #libgaming and am not sure I’ll have institutional support.

4:15 PM infogdss29: @olinj first, you have to determine what kind of gaming experience to offer to your community – collections may not be the answer #libgaming

4:15 PM infogdss29: @olinj have you seen http://librarygamingtoolkit.org ? #libgaming

4:16 PM infogdss29: @lauramac95 right! also, what #cataloging issues do you face with adding video games to the library collection? #libgaming 4:16 PM

4:30 PM infogdss29: #libgaming I’m thinking of updating my core collection video game list at http://delicious.com/informationgoddess29/corecollections - what should I include?

4:33 PM infogdss29: @olinj the library gaming toolkit has great advocacy resources for starting up #libgaming services, programs, collections

4:45 PM olinj: @infogdss29 I know that there is table-top rpg on campus – that’s where I want to focus my 1st #libgaming efforts (thanks for the link, btw)

4:54 PM olinj: @infogdss29 thanks for 2nd #libgaming link. I didn’t dig through your core collection but I’ve always felt that Psychonauts was underrated.

5:59 PM infogdss29: ack! computer crash, & then had to hit the road – feel free to keep discussing core collections for video games in libraries … #libgaming

7:24 PM jazzmodeus: @infogdss29 Re core collection games: God of War series, Batman Arkham, Uncharted, Little Big P . Do you include all Game of Year recipients?

10:05 PM infogdss29: @jazzmodeus no, but I have a list of awards… I think the new Super Mario Bros & Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 & Little Big Planet 2 are on my list – ty! #libgaming

7:10 PM lauramac95: (Orig. question here. Also, #cataloging issues?) RT @infogdss29: what are your core collection issues/concerns/must have titles? #libgaming

July 8
12:04 AM infogdss29: @lauramac95 hee! it’s the thought that counts, thanks! :) … and the #libgaming #cataloging conversation can be ongoing :)

$1500 CORE COLLECTION

PS3

• Sony PS3 $299.99
• PS3 Controller $24.99
• PS3 Wireless GH controller $39.99
• Band Hero Kit (Activision, 2009)$199.99
• Buzz! Quiz World (Sony, 2009) $59.99
• Singstar $39.99
• Universal USB mic $19.99

Wii

• Wii Console $199.99
• Wii Remote (3) @ $39.99
• Wii Nunchuck (3) @ $19.99
• Wii Motion Plus (2) @ $54.99
• Wii Energizer (2) @ $29.99
• Dance Dance Revolution 3 (Konami, 2010)  $69.99
• Universal Dance Pad (2) @ $19.99
• Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Lucas Arts, 2008) $29.99
• Madden NFL 2010 (EA Sports, 2009) $59.99
• Mario Kart Wii with Wheel (Nintendo, 2008) $49.99
• Rabbids Go Home (Ubisoft, 2009) $49.99
• Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo, 2009) $59.99
• Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo, 2008) $44.99

3-D & online content were the hallmarks of the press conferences from the Big Three — Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft — at last week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, CA.  If you missed the press conferences, you can find links at http://www.delicious.com/informationgoddess29/e3

PlayStation’s new wireless controller system is called the Move, and a system update for it is coming. New titles of interest to libraries may include SingStar Dance for library programming, and Gran Turismo 5 for circulation. Also announced was PlayStation Plus, a new value added content enhancement to PlayStation online, will include exclusive features & digital content, betas and pre-release demos, discounts in the online store, and automatic downloads & patches.

Nintendo announced it’s portable gaming platform is going 3-D: the handheld 3DS will feature 3D gaming, 3D photos, and 3D movies. For the Wii, Wii Party, which allows you to use your Mii to play a variety of mini games (including a balancing challenge) with friends, may be a good contender as a library party game, while Disney Epic Mickey will be one patrons want to take home.

Microsoft’s Project Natal, featuring controller free action, has a new name: Kinect, that will feature video chat and voice commands. A slim Xbox 360 was unveiled, along with announcements about new titles for library programming, like Halo: Reach, and Fable III which might be a good one for take home use. Enhancements to XBox Live include sports coverage.

On Wednesday June 16, participants in the #libgaming Twitter conversation discussed the impact of these–and other–announcements at E3, and the impact of those announcements on video gaming in libraries. The transcript follows.

9:58 AM 8bitlibrary: #libgaming today at 4pmEST! “How will E3’s announcements this week affect your future gaming-in-libraries decisions?” http://bit.ly/bnf0Ag

9:59 AM: JustinLibrarian RT @8bitlibrary: #libgaming today at 4pmEST! “How will E3’s announcements this week affect future gaming-in-libraries?” http://bit.ly/bnf0Ag

10:43 AM infogdss29: If you haven’t seen any E3 coverage, here’s a resource list :) http://delicious.com/informationgoddess29/e3 #libgaming

10:44 AM LizDanforth: Unfortunately I’m going to be on the road then, and can’t make this week’s #libgaming discussion (again)

2:06 PM infogdss29 #libgaming today at 4pmEST! “How will E3’s announcements this week affect your future gaming-in-libraries decisions?” http://bit.ly/bnf0Ag

2:06 PM infogdss29 “How will E3’s announcements this week affect your future gaming-in-libraries decisions?” http://bit.ly/bnf0Ag

3:08 PM JustinLibrarian: In one hour, we start #libgaming on Twitter. The topic can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/24dgkaj ROCK ON!

3:12 PM @JustinLibrarian Wish it wasn’t my night so I could take part in the discussion. So many possible was to improve Library Gaming.

3:32 PM LibrarianJP: I’ll be late to #libgaming, here’s everyone’s homework til i arrive haha RT @infogdss29: E3 coverage resource list http://bit.ly/cenMRU

3:42 PM JustinLibrarian: @MichaelTrout Oh totally sir. We’re doing #libgaming every Wednesday at 4pmEST. You should be there sometime!

3:44 PM GMLGeek: @JustinLibrarian : is #libgaming chat still on for today?

3:48 PM infogdss29: @GMLGeek it is! I’m hosting :) topic: “How will E3’s announcements this week affect your future gaming-in-libraries decisions?” #libgaming

3:53 PM JustinLibrarian: @GMLGeek Heck yes! Starts in 8 minutes. Just follow #libgaming!

3:53 PM JustinLibrarian: @infogdss29 Thanks for hosting #libgaming this week. You rock. I’m off to my own small and brand new gaming program! Will tweet photos!

3:55 PM GMLGeek : I’ve got a tab set up for it in #hootsuite! #libgaming

3:58 PM snicholson: #libgaming Kinect from Microsoft. Pricey, but would allow wall-mounted library gaming with no controllers needed. Solves some problems.

4:02 PM: infogdss29: Welcome to this week’s #libgaming chat! What are your thoughts for the future of video gaming in libraries, based on E3 press conferences?

4:02 PM infogdss29: @snicholson cuts down on germs and controller theft, for sure! interesting that all 3 platforms have controller free options #libgaming

4:03 PM: ulotrichous: @snicholson also creates some problems; viewing area must be clear of other moving people, and control can be barged into! #libgaming

4:03 PM GameCouch: @infogdss29 More exercise-based programming with all the motion controls. #libgaming

4:05 PM infogdss29: the last 3D movie I saw was Caption Eo-what’s the deal w/ 3D & is that going 2 b a significant gaming experience for our patrons? #libgaming

4:05 PM snicholson: And lookie! It’s Virtual’s Boy’s little baby, the 3DS. I wonder if they will do a game in red and black as a tribute. #libgaming

4:06 PM JustinLibrarian: PS2 Gran Turismo 4 at the #ppl #libgaming http://tweetphoto.com/27539869

4:06 PM snicholson: Libraries have been doing 3D gaming for 150+ years. Those board games are coming right at ya! #libgaming

4:06 PM infogdss29 @GameCouch yes – & it’s interesting that as games get more physical, ESPN steps in to offer sporting event coverage on XBox live #libgaming

4:07 PM wawoodworth: Library video gaming will be an extension of current gaming offerings (eg. board games, card games, etc) #libgaming

4:07 PM GameCouch: @infogdss29 3D will prevent patrons with vision problems/motion sickness from participating. #libgaming

4:07 PM baldwind1976: Interesting the see the actual quality of the 3D technology #libgaming

4:07 PM infogdss29: @GameCouch I can see how ESPN might have appeal for @JustinLibrarian who turned on the World Cup at his library this week :) #libgaming

4:08 PM infogdss29: @ulotrichous @snicholson I’m wondering if the wall-mount helps with the space issue? #libgaming

4:09 PM GameCouch: @infogdss29 also 3D peripherals for the audience will add expense. #libgaming

4:09 PM infogdss29: @snicholson sure! and big games, RPGs, and alternative reality games (ARGs) are immersive by nature :D #libgaming

4:10 PM infogdss29: @wawoodworth definitely! it’s all good :) #libgaming

4:11 PM infogdss29: @GameCouch thanks for thinking of that “barrier” angle – I do a “play at your own risk” release form, now… #libgaming

4:12 PM JustinLibrarian: @snicholson Dude! Virtual Boy rules ! Sort of….. #libgaming Red Alarm!

4:12 PM wawoodworth: Hardest selling point is price, since you can get more board/card games than video games for the same amount of money. #libgaming

4:12 PM MichaelTrout: Having some motion controlled games for the other systems will mean some great graphics mixed w/ the Wii’s fun game play. #libgaming

4:12 PM baldwind1976: Lib gaming as much bout the social experience as the games/consoles themselves, tech that enhances this is interesting #libgaming

4:13 PM wawoodworth: Oh hey, let me actually look at the *whole* topic before further commenting (just saw the E3 part) #libgaming

4:13 PM snicholson: @GameCouch I don’t think 3D games really change that equation – video games already had those barriers. #libgaming

4:13 PM GameCouch: @infogdss29 Wii has been great getting nontradional gamers (like senior) in. I think 3D/excessive motion controls will hurt. #libgaming

4:14 PM infogdss29: @snicholson hee! i’m frustrated by yet another new DS – I can’t afford to keep up :( do libraries buy handhelds! I recommend them #libgaming

4:14 PM infogdss29: @snicholson I get the end of the software release cycle, but this is hardware, and it’s expensive #libgaming

4:15 PM snicholson: A key question for libraries to ask – do libraries want to be the place where patrons can try new games before buying them? #libgaming

4:16 PM GameCouch: @snicholson Reminds me — I need to post my Senior Wii Bowling article! #libgaming

4:17 PM infogdss29: @wawoodworth Ticket to Ride cost as much as a video game – $65 with shipping from the publisher #libgaming

4:17 PM wawoodworth: There is a limit to senior motion, from my experience; it would have to depend on the 3D game and the motions gameplay requires #libgaming

4:17 PM ellenforsyth: @baldwind1976 yes the social is really important, people will even play games they don’t really like, to play with people they do #libgaming

4:18 PM infogdss29: @snicholson goes back to knowing your community, & knowing what type of gaming experience you want to offer – goalsetting! #libgaming

4:18 PM ulotrichous: @snicholson that’s a great question and a frequent derail IMO, but, I don’t think that competing with best buy is a good role for #libgaming

4:19 PM infogdss29: @MichaelTrout I hear some “serious” gamers turn their nose up at Wii offerings, I think PS3 has broadest appeal & best graphics #libgaming

4:19 PM genesis2kx: All the immersive gaming tech eg. Microsoft Kinect aka project natal (xbox 360) will provide a great participatory lib experience #libgaming

4:19 PM ellenforsyth: @infogdss29 and it is about talking with community and asking what they want, and asking different ages of players #libgaming

4:20 PM infogdss29: @ellenforsyth @ulotrichous yes! it’s about the experience, not the games, or hardware, necessarily #libgaming

4:20 PM GameCouch: RIght now #libgaming is covering the librarian response to E3.

4:20 PM MichaelTrout: 3D & Motion are novelty & not the true heart of gaming but is a good way to improve & expand the experience for who wants it. #libgaming

4:21 PM baldwind1976: @ulotrichous Agreed.. love to have a budget to play that role but just can’t.. have to be selective in WHICH new games to get #libgaming

4:21 PM snicholson: The lack of precision of Wii controls helps make it a more of a system for casual gamers to compete against srs_gamerz. #libgaming

4:21 PM infogdss29: @wawoodworth there are workarounds, i.e. someone can hold the Wii controller and the audience will direct what to press #libgaming Wed Jun 16 16:21:43 2010

4:21 PM ellenforsyth: @genesis2kx it will help people see libraries as an integrated whole, not separated into books, dvds, games, but part of a whole #libgaming

4:21 PM wawoodworth: @MichaelTrout “not the true heart of gaming”? So, what exactly is the ‘true heart of gaming’? Dangerous statement, imo. #libgaming

4:22 PM cranburypl: @MichaelTrout And libraries can be a place to expand the gaming experience and to their ability embrace this role #libgaming

4:22 PM snicholson: For other media books and movies, most libraries strive to meet interest for new popular titles. How are games different? #libgaming

4:22 PM ulotrichous: Here’s one way to play “trend or fad”: if not for the Wii’s market position, would Kinect or PS Move exist? I don’t think so. #libgaming

4:22 PM bookslover: Choosing which games to get depends on LOT on policy too. We can’t get anything above T rating #libgaming

4:22 PM snicholson: For other media books and movies, most libraries strive to meet interest for new popular titles. How are games different? #libgaming

4:23 PM wawoodworth: @infogdss29 Not with my group, I think. They are active, but have their limits (range of motion, mainly) #libgaming

4:23 PM baldwind1976: @infogdss29 True… did a senior program where they held controller and peers guided their choices with the wiimote.. #libgaming

4:24 PM snicholson: @wawoodworth The true heart of gaming looks like a large cheeto. #libgaming

4:25 PM infogdss29: @snicholson there is a popular materials argument to be made… #libgaming

4:25 PM wawoodworth: @snicholson I can’t eat cheetos. How about a dorito? #libgaming

4:25 PM GMLGeek: what bookslover said is true here also #libgaming

4:27 PM snicholson: @wawoodworth Now you are just getting silly. :) Doritos are at the heart of Colbert’s 2008 presidential campaign, not gaming! #libgaming

4:27 PM infogdss29: @snicholson orange & crunchy? :D #libgaming

4:27 PM bookslover: @GMLGeek My teens give a face when I tell them, “no, we can’t get you Halo.” #libgaming

4:27 PM GMLGeek: Our seniors as a whole are very conservative around here as well, gotta keep that in mind when choosing for them. #libgaming

4:28 PM infogdss29: @bookslover are you feeling like a lot of the highlight games in the E3 press conference would be policy violations? #libgamin

4:28 PM GMLGeek: @bookslover Mine too. Halo doesn’t deserve the rating it has, imo #libgaming

4:28 PM wawoodworth: @snicholson Fine, find a non-cheese snack that agrees with you. =P #libgaming

4:29 PM GMLGeek: Join us — follow #libgaming for librarian discussions of all things game in Libraries!

4:30 PM infogdss29: last week we chatted about connecting with publishers & marketers; I was struck by PlayStation’s Coke partnership… #libgaming

4:30 PM ulotrichous @GMLGeek @bookslover my best line when Halo comes up: “Id love to do it, but I don’t want someone’s mom to shut us down, do you?” #libgaming

4:30 PM infogdss29: They are advertising games on 130 million packages – I wondered, how does that compare with library visits? … #libgaming

4:31 PM snicholson: I hold out hope for Wii Party to provide a good library gaming experience (like Smooth Moves). #libgaming

4:31 PM infogdss29: @GameCouch dug up a stat for me: 1.40 BILLION visits to public libraries alone, in 2007. http://bit.ly/910E8D #libgaming

4:31 PM GMLGeek: We had an ‘adults’ game night last week. Played Modern Warfare 2 on the XBOX 360 (got pwnt) and loved every minute of it! #libgaming

4:32 PM bookslover: @infogdss29 I haven’t seen all of the titles, but I’ve noticed the hot ones coming out are rated M. #libgaming

4:32 PM GMLGeek: Normally, it’s teens & tweens, so nothing worse than T. Adults, though, and anything but AO is allowed! #libgaming

4:32 PM ellenforsyth: #libgaming you might be interested in seminar taking place next week – details here http://tiny.cc/7unzl

4:33 PM bookslover: @ulotrichous That is an awesome reply! #libgaming

4:33 PM infogdss29 @snicholson I wrote down Wii Party (minigames for your Mii) , and SingStar Dance for PS3, as titles with library potential #libgaming

4:34 PM infogdss29: If you’re just joining us, we’re talking about the impact of announcements at E3 on the future of video gaming in libraries #libgaming

4:35 PM GMLGeek: Do any of you let your gamers make their own Miis? #libgaming

4:35 PM baldwind1976: @bookslover Most of the good ones are :( #libgaming

4:37 PM baldwind1976: @GMLGeek I do, but not during tournaments, only during open play when if its kinda dead.. no hrd and fast rule #libgaming

4:37 PM wawoodworth: @GMLGeek No, because it takes too long. #libgaming

4:37 PM GMLGeek: @baldwind1976 Me too. Just wanting to gauge ‘the industry’ a bit :) #libgaming

4:38 PM infogdss29: Does anyone pay for a subscription to Xbox Live at their library? Any thoughts about PlayStation Plus? #libgaming

4:39 PM infogdss29: @GMLGeek if there are other gaming stations – it’s time intensive, and works best as it’s own program IMHO #libgaming

4:40 PM ulotrichous @infogdss29 it depends on what demos and games it winds up including access to; could be a good deal to keep new content coming #libgaming

4:40 PM GMLGeek: @infogdss29 No Xbox Live here. Deemed too expensive by management. Go figure! #libgaming

4:40 PM bookslover: @baldwind1976 All too true & some of them aren’t that bad for more older kids, but we can’t play/buy them #libgaming

4:40 PM snicholson: Some of the best gaming values on the Xbox are downloadable titles, and they fit great in library gaming programs. #libgaming

4:40 PM ulotrichous: @infogdss29 but as a PS3 owner I am completely underwhelmed by the PSN Plus value proposition. =) #libgaming

4:41 PM bookslover: @GMLGeek Makign their own Mii takes way, way, way too much time as fun as it is #libgaming

4:42 PM VikiG: Does anyone have practical experience of integrating video games into academic library? #libgaming

4:43 PM infogdss29: @ulotrichous yeah me too – just keep making it free, pls kthx #libgaming

4:43 PM GMLGeek: Xbox Live would be a great fit, especially with the DLC for lots of games, but too conservative in the management area #libgaming

4:44 PM snicholson: @VikiG There are models for doing that. What’s critical is that you make gaming decisions that support the goal of the library. #libgaming

4:44 PM infogdss29: @bookslover yeah – it’s important to keep in mind the average age of the gamer, is well, adult :) 35 & rising #libgaming

4:44 PM JF_Cusson: We don’t pay for Xbox live, but sometimes kids and staff bring their own xbox with downloadable game in #libgaming

4:45 PM ulotrichous: @VikiG you need to talk to @davereadscomics, featured today here: http://bit.ly/dq2YqZ Awesome collection at UM Library. #libgaming

4:46 PM researchquest: @VikiG are you trying to build a collection, support a subject field, create user events, or something else? What are the goals?? #libgaming

4:46 PM bookslover: @infogdss29 I know it. I’m a newbie gamer and over 35! #libgaming

4:47 PM JF_Cusson: Anybody have Mature titles in his collection ? What do you do with them ? Any problem with the kids under 17 ? #libgaming

4:47 PM JustinLibrarian: Just played chess vs a ten at the first @PortlandPLTeens game night. I destroyed him. #libgaming

4:47 PM infogdss29: @VikiG UIUC is a model for gaming in academic libraries: http://librarygamingtoolkit.org/uiuc.html #libgaming

4:48 PM infogdss29: @GMLGeek how long before it all goes to DLC? and then what? :() #libgaming

4:50 PM snicholson: @JF_Cusson Why not treat M games the same as R-rated movies? We already have ways of dealing with media. #libgaming

4:50 PM GMLGeek @JustinLibrarian Meanie! #libgaming

4:50 PM infogdss29: @VikiG I also recommend talking to @researchquest :) #libgaming

4:53 PM JF_Cusson: @snicholson But kids don’t want to watch R-rated movie as much as they want to play Call of duty or Halo, that’s my problem ! #libgaming

4:53 PM infogdss29: @JF_Cusson that’s a good question for the LibGaming email discussion group! http://groups.google.com/group/libgaming/ #libgaming

4:53 PM JustinLibrarian: Let’s play scrabble at the #library! #libgaming. http://tweetphoto.com/27545296

4:55 PM snicholson: Plug: Leveling up Library Gaming: A Partnership Perspective Saturday, June 26 – 10:30am – 12 Washington Convention Center -145B #libgaming

4:56 PM GMLGeek: @infogdss29 In 5 yrs will be 1/2 DLC, 10 yrs. all DLC. Rural folks will be left out due to no broadband, gov’t initiatives or no #libgaming

4:56 PM snicholson: Book Signing with Scott Nicholson “Everyone Plays at the Library” Information Today Booth Saturday, June 26, 1-2 pm #libgaming

4:56 PM snicholson: Plug: PLA President’s Program Featuring Will Shortz, Enigmatologist-New York Times Puzzle Master Sunday, June 27, 1 – 2:30 p.m. #libgaming

4:56 PM infogdss29: We’ve got just 5 minutes left – any last thoughts about the future of #libgaming based on PS, Sony, Microsoft & other press events at E3?

4:58 PM GMLGeek: @infogdss29 New motion-based controllerless consoles will come after the kinks get worked out in this round #libgaming

4:58 PM ulotrichous @infogdss29 PA summed it up pretty well today: http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/ (NSFW) #libgaming

4:59 PM GMLGeek: @infogdss29 Broadband will have to become more ubiquitous for all for the industry to survive as well – MMO games especially! #libgaming

4:59 PM infogdss29: @JF_Cusso Ratchet & Clank games may be a T-teen rated Halo substitute #libgaming

5:00 PM GMLGeek: @ulotrichous LOL!! #libgaming

5:01 PM JF_Cusson: @infogdss29 Ratchet & Clank ? Thanks, I take good note ! #libgaming

5:01 PM infogdss29: @snicholson thx for the PSAs :) several events of interest to gamers at #ALA10 http://connect.ala.org/node/66247 #libgaming

5:03 PM snicholson: I’ve got to agree with Eli. It wasn’t E3. It was Eh3. #libgaming

5:03 PM JF_Cusson: Anybody has DS of PSP for kids to use IN the library ? Is this a good idea ? #libgaming

5:05 PM infogdss29: @GMLGeek it’s coming… someday… http://www.broadband.gov/plan/goals-action-items.html #libgaming

5:04 PM infogdss29: @ulotrichous lol! on that note, thx for participating in the #libgaming convo – if you missed last week, it’s archived: http://bit.ly/dsOcbl

5:05 PM ulotrichous: @JF_Cusson we have a house DS for beginners use a Pokemon events, it can be problematic! KCLS and Sno-Isle both have DS kits. #libgaming

5:07 PM JF_Cusson: @ulotrichous how do you manage their use ? Do kids have to leave a library card or something ? #libgaming

5:07 PM GMLGeek: @infogdss29 Not holding my breath! #libgaming

5:08 PM infogdss29: @JF_Cusson it’s a great easy low cost program – BYOhandheld. I always bring a few to open gaming sessions #libgaming

5:09 PM infogdss29: @JF_Cusson PIerce County does in-house circ of DS unis: http://librarygamingtoolkit.org/pierceds.html #libgaming

5:10 PM infogdss29: @JF_Cussonsome MA Regional Library Systems circ DS kits with 8-10 handhelds for member libraries to borrow #libgaming

5:11 PM JF_Cusson: @infogdss29 we host game night twice a week, but only on console and PC. Never really tought about portable device #libgaming

5:14 PM davereadscomics: Hey look: More fame for me! http://bit.ly/acUP4Y #libgaming #tootingmyownhorn

5:27PM stewartfritz: Would have liked to talk #libgaming today, but I was too busy hosting a gaming program.

6:14 PM VaVeros: RT @ellenforsyth #libgaming you might be interested in seminar taking place next week – details here http://tiny.cc/7unzl

6:33PM VikiG @researchquest: my goals are 1) to use serious games to improve IL skills 2) create user events in a more playful approach #libgaming

8:00PM infogdss29: @stewartfritz please, share your thoughts! the conversation can be ongoing :) #libgaming

JUNE 17
6:55 PM alaannual RT @infogdss29: @snicholson thx for the PSAs :) several events of interest to gamers at #ALA10 http://connect.ala.org/node/66247 #libgaming

JUNE 18
12:28 PM kimberlyhirsh: Backwards design, inquiry learning, and Pokemon: Scenario http://bit.ly/buvd3P #edtech #libgaming

Note: The next #libgaming chat will take place Wednesday June 23 at 4PM EST; a topic is TBA. In the meantime, a further discussion of M-rated video games in libraries is going on at http://groups.google.com/group/libgaming/