Video Games at the Library @ Information Today

Subscribers to Information Today should definitely be on the lookout for the newest issue, as the June 2019 cover story promises an extensive look at “Video Games at the Library.”

The trio of articles looks at how best to spend your gaming budget, what you need to know to develop gaming events and activities, and the positive effects that video games can have on learning:

Everything Librarians Always Wanted to Know About Video Games
(But Were Afraid Wasn’t Job-Related)
by Anthony Aycock

The Library as the Modern Arcade
Video Game Events and Programs at the Library
by Justin Hoenke

Embracing the Power of Gaming in Education
Substance, Engagement, and Flow
by Chi Nwogu

All of these articles provide a great foundation for any librarian looking to bring video games into their library. And there’s also a few words of wisdom from your trusty Video Game Librarian in a sidebar on Page 17. So be sure to check it out!