| Crash Course in Gaming Contributor(s): Adams, Suellen S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 161069046X ISBN-13: 9781610690461 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $49.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - Cataloging & Classification - Games & Activities | Video & Electronic |
| Dewey: 794.8 |
| LCCN: 2013031465 |
| Series: Crash Course (Libraries Unlimited) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (0.90 lbs) 140 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gaming supplies more than just visual stimulation and empty entertainment; it can also promote socialization as well as the learning of both traditional and new literacies required to succeed in the modern world. Problem-solving, multi-tasking, complex decision-making on the fly, and reading the combination of words and graphics are vital skills for the 21st century--all of which are required to play video games. Crash Course in Gaming discusses the pros and cons of gaming, the types of games and game systems, circulating collections, and game programs. It explains how a library's video game program can--and should--do much more than simply draw younger users to the library, providing examples of how everyone from parents to senior citizens can benefit from a patron-oriented computer gaming program. The appendices also include specific games, programs, review sources, and sources for further information. |