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CONTACTS:
Macey Morales
Media Relations Manager
312-280-4393
mmorales@ala.org
Jennifer Petersen
PR Coordinator
312-280-5043
jpetersen@ala.org
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PRESS
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gaming @ your library press release
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gaming @ your library
April 18, 2008
During National Library Week, libraries of all types will host special gaming programs in support of a new literacy initiative called gaming @ your library.
Historically, libraries have provided print resources, but as new formats have been introduced, libraries have included them in their collections. Videogames are one more format, one that has grown in use and popularity during the last 30 years.
Interesting gaming facts:
- Adults of both sexes play games over seven hours a week
- The average age for players is 33
- 25% of game players are over 50 years old
- 38% of game players are female
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The Burlington (Iowa) Public Library held its first game night Friday, March 7. About 30 teens signed up to come to the library and play video games like Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Guitar Hero, and Wii Sports. |
Video provided by Teresa Koltzenburg |
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LIBRARY GAMING
RESOURCES
Videogame Resources for Librarians
Who Else Is Playing? The Current State of Gaming in Libraries
"Hey! I Want to Do That Too!: Gaming and the Elementary Age Child"
Top 50 Core Recommended Collection Titles
Library Game Lab of Syracuse
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