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2. Mediatech builds community: a gaming center and so much more

Author

Creger, Amber

Subjects
Publishers (Persons) -- Interviews, Education, Library and information science, Publishing industry
Abstract

Every day by 3 pm, all the computers at my branch of the Chicago Public Library are in use by students. They log on to play RuneScape, visit gaming Web [...]

Published
2008

3. Going for Games: What Libraries, and Kids, Can Learn about Gaming.

Author

Borawski, Christopher, Anduri, Lauren, Arthur, Natalie, Creger, Amber, Debrick, Bradley, Walton-Hadlock, Madeline, Hurson, Kimberly, Kaplan, Allison, Saidenberg, Patty, and Walls, Teresa

Subjects
CONFERENCES & conventions, LIBRARY conferences, VIDEO games, NONFORMAL education
Abstract

Information about several presentations offered at the Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium held November 2 through 4, 2008 in the Chicago, Illinois area is presented. The intellectual stimulation provided by digital games, the power of play, and connections between games and reading are discussed. Particular focus is given to the role libraries can play in supporting gaming and learning.

Published
2009

4. Young Adult Summer Reading Programs.

Author

Creger, Amber

Subjects
*LITERACY programs, *YOUNG adults, *LIBRARIANS
Abstract

The article solicits opinions of several librarians on how they work on their summer reading programs (SRPs) with the teens in their communities. Maggie Hommel states that the goal of SRPs is to allow teens the freedom to read anything that they wanted. Robin Willard from Chicago Public Library states that anyone gets benefit with the program including its staff and patrons. Joe Marcatonio also says that he will conduct a dance for teens after the SRP to memorialize their return to school.

Published
2009

5. Mediatech Builds Community.

Author

Creger, Amber

Subjects
*LIBRARIES & public welfare administration, *LIBRARY finance, *COMPUTATION laboratories
Abstract

This article presents an interview with publisher Warren Buckleitner. When asked about Mediatech, Buckleitner notes that it is a technology center at the Flemington Free Public Library with everything from video games to community education activities. When asked how he was inspired to create the center, Buckleitner discusses wanting to bring technological opportunities to the community. When asked how the center became a reality, Buckleitner discusses how the center was funded.

Published
2008

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