{"product_id":"teen-games-rule-a-librarians-guide-to-platforms-and-programs-paperback-1","title":"Teen Games Rule! A Librarian's Guide to Platforms and Programs - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJulie Scordato\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eEllen Forsyth\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGaming offers a great way to reach teens. This book gives library staff the tools to deliver game programming that goes beyond the basic video and board game format.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGames aren't just for fun; they can also play a critical role in learning. Libraries have an opportunity to integrate a variety of games into the services and collections they provide to the community. This book shows library staff how to do exactly that through a diverse variety of popular games, some that have been around for many years and others that are new. The authors present a comprehensive overview of the topic, supplying good practice examples from successful libraries, providing necessary details on format and implementation within a library program for teens, and covering different game formats ranging from live action role-playing (LARP) and \u003ci\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eMinecraft\u003c\/i\u003e and traditional board games. Whether you're adding games and gaming to your collection and services for the first time, or looking for ways to expand your existing gaming program, this book offers solid guidance.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Scordato\u003c\/b\u003e, MLIS, is manager at the Columbus Metropolitan Library in Columbus, OH. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEllen Forsyth\u003c\/b\u003e is consultant in Public Library Services with State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47328157597945,"sku":"9781598847048","price":93.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/k_moa3-u0f9781598847048_a2ef4995-7fa3-4d59-8d18-e7fa2010ac5f.webp?v=1769587965","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/teen-games-rule-a-librarians-guide-to-platforms-and-programs-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}