The document discusses ways for libraries to engage teens through gaming programs and services. It provides examples of libraries that have started weekly gaming tournaments between teens and police officers, which has led to improved relationships and a reduction in problem behavior reports. The document also summarizes research finding benefits of gaming, such as enhanced surgical skills from doctors who regularly play video games. It encourages libraries to consider daily gaming programs and services to attract teens and help them develop important skills.

1. Discover how to make gaming a daily teen source.

34. Moredun Library in Edinburgh, Scotland began weekly Playstation 2 tournaments between teens and local police officers in Jan. 2006.

36. The kids reportedly trash the bobbies at Gran Turismo 3, Tiger Woods Golf, and Pro Evolution Soccer.

40. “ Game Cultures promote various types of information literacy, develop information seeking habits and production practices (like writing), and require good, old-fashioned research skills, albeit using a wide spectrum of content. In short, librarians can’t afford to ignore gamers.” ► Library Journal April 15, 2005.

44. That was 4 years ago. Now gaming should be a daily service.

45. Worried that kids spend too much time playing video games?

46. In his study “The Impact of Video Games on Training Surgeons in the 21st Century,” Dr. James C. Rosser Jr. of Beth Israel Medical Center, New York reports that: ● Doctors who played video games at least three hours a week sometime in their past worked 27% faster and made 37% fewer errors (compared to those who had never picked up a controller).

49. On average, gamers spend 6.8 hours a week playing video games, and 23.4 hours per week exercising or playing sports, volunteering or engaging in religious activities, creative pursuits, cultural activities, or reading. Couch potatoes they ain’t. ► Entertainment Software Association’s 2005 Essential Facts About the Computer And Video Game Industry

51. Gaming services meet several of the 40 Assets .

52. Inviting and relaxed atmosphere fulfills "Caring neighborhood” (#4) Whitman County Library teen area Colfax, Washington

53. Asking teens for game recommendations & programming ideas meets “ Community values youth” (#7) and “ Youth as resources” (#8)

54. Game area organization & rules meet “ Adult role models” (#14) “ Positive peer influence” (#15) “ High expectations” (#16) and “Responsibility”(#30)

55. Gaming gets teens in the library. . .

56. And then they see and experience other things. “ Reading for pleasure” (#25)

57. Find a place to play video games.

58. Join in Dance Dance Revolution

59. Or . . .

60. Remember: Gaming is more than just goofing off- it can help teens develop their reading, technology, and social skills.

61. Your Public Library

62. Are you game?

63. Resources for the Gaming Library

64. Playstation 2 Playstation 3 Price: $129 Games: Dance Dance Revolutuion Guitar Hero 3 God of War 2 Price: $400 Games: Motor Storm Madden NFL 2008

65. Xbox 360 Price: $200 Games: Halo 3 Call of Duty 4 Rock Band - Xbox

66. Nintendo Game Cube Price: $100 Games: Super Smash Brothers Mario Kart Double Dash Nintendo Wii Price: $250 Games: Wii Sports Mario Party 8

67. On the internet Runescape screenshot www.runescape.com World of Warcraft screenshot www.worldofwarcraft.com It’s free!

68. Best Selling Games of 2007 1. Halo 3 – X-Box 360 2. Wii Play w/remote Nintendo Wii 3. Call of Duty 4 X-Box 360 4. Guitar Hero 3 Play Station 2 5. Super Mario Galaxy Nintendo Wii

69. Credits Shari Haskins Teen Department Manager Research PowerPoint Presenter Sara Davis Riverton Branch Library Tech Services Photos of Riverton Branch Library Teen Scene Research Holly Hendrix Teen Services Librarian Research PowerPoint Presentation