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QUESTION: Libraries and Video games

Submitted by Anonymousy on Thu, 07/26/2007 - 9:31pm.
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Hello,

I'm studying for my MLS (only my 3rd class) and I need to write a paper on the pros and cons of libraries and video gaming. I thought there would be plenty on the topic but all I'm finding is video gaming is a positive and how to get your library involved. I can't find information on libraries/librarians against video gaming in libraries. Do you have any suggestions? Know of any articles? Suggestions on search terms (libraries/librarians/problems/controversy/issues/videogames/video games/electronic games (which video games are under) are appreciated also. I need about 6 articles on it.

Thank you

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Submitted by jim miller on Sat, 07/28/2007 - 9:21pm.
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Lexis Academic, University News, Chronicle of Higher Education, past 2 years gets 13 hits for the search: video games.

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Submitted by jim miller on Sun, 07/29/2007 - 11:00am.
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My earlier answer was focused more towards academic libraries, which could be expected to be less enthusiastic about collecting video games, especially because of frequent shortage of funds for what a

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I'd also recommend poking

Submitted by jenna on Mon, 07/30/2007 - 1:09pm.

I'd also recommend poking through Jenny Levine's blog, the Shifted Librarian. She has been focused on gaming in libraries issues for a while, and I suspect she is more likely to have referenced the anti opinions or to know where to point you than the professional literature at this point.

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