INFOLINK will post all upcoming Gaming workshops and training schedules here.

Gaming in libraries

Borrow INFOLINK’s Gaming Kits for your Library’s Gaming Programs!

Wed., November 4, 2009

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

(3 CEU hours, Lunch at 12:30 pm)

@ Rahway Public Library

2 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065

Phone: 732-340-1551

Directions: http://www.rahwaylibrary.org/directions.htm

No Charge!!! (Registration still required)

Video gaming in libraries is currently a hot topic in the new gaming era that gaming systems and games like Wii and Rock Band appeal people at all ages and both genders.  With the strong demand on gaming, many libraries have developed gaming programs for their customers. These have been successful in attracting not only teens but also customers of all ages.  In spite of many success stories however, the cost of purchasing the equipment and games makes the service challenging to implement for many libraries. 

Since INFOLINK launched our gaming service in March, 2009, the gaming kits are circulating actively. Many member libraries are taking advantage of the service and have offered successful gaming programs at their library. Libraries that use our Gaming Service provide evaluation feedback. From this we can state that the experience shared by both staff and customers is extremely positive.

Plan to attend our Gaming in Libraries Service Information/Training Sessions this Fall.  The INFOLINK Technology Committee and the Gaming Task Force will explore the Gaming Service wiki (http://infolinkgaming.pbworks.com).  The wiki provides all information about INFOLINK’s Gaming Service that includes the borrowing procedures, policies, forms, useful resources and much more.  You will also have practical sessions on planning gaming programs and setting up the gaming kits. You will also get to play fun games!

Also find out about the 1^st INFOLINK LIB CUP Gaming Tournament coming this fall at:

http://www.infolink.org/pdf_files/INFOLINKLibCupGaming.pdf

To register,

call the office at 732-752-7720/866-505-5465,

or, go to: http://www.infolink.org/services/education_and_training