This document discusses considerations for developing a gaming collection in a library. It lists various online gaming resources and subscription services that could be included. It also outlines factors to consider for collection policy like formats, genres, age ranges, circulation policies and budgets. Finally, it discusses practical considerations for managing a gaming collection such as storage, security, cataloging and troubleshooting.

1. Gaming Collection Development

2. Prima Strategy Guides http://www.primagames.com/guides/

3. GameTap.com

4. Games On Demand: Unlimited http://gamesoduser.comcast.net/gamesondemand/unlimited.html

5. PlayFirst.com http://www.playfirst.com/

6. Direct2Drive.com http://www.direct2drive.com

7. Shockwave Unlimited http://www.shockwave.com

8. Overdrive.com http://www.overdrive.com/products/dlr/mediaformats/games.asp

9. Collection Policy Considerations Formats Console PC Internet Subscription Breadth & Depth Genres Styles Age ranges Budget

10. Model Collections Rockridge Ages 13-18 year olds PS2 games 2 games/patron No holds/renewals 7 day free checkout $1/day late fee $50/replacement fee Genres: sports, adventure, racing, fighting, & shooters Helen McGraw E, E10+ and T PS2 and PC games 14 day circ $.25/day late fee game cost+$5/replacement fee Genres: compilations, sports, racing games, platformers, unique and quirky titles

11. Core Collections http://del.icio.us/informationgoddess29/corecollections

12. Collection Management Storage depends on: Format Staff Space Budget Theft Start with programs Start small Issues Replacement/Repair Resistance

13. Secure Storage

14. Troubleshooting

15. Cataloging Issues How much information do you need to include in the MARC record?

16. Sismizi Game Catalog http://www.sisimizi.org /