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Core Collections: Video Game Evaluation, Selection, Cataloging, Storage and Marketing presented by Beth Gallaway Information Goddess Consulting

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Evaluating Games
Selecting Games
Storing Games
Best Practices
Core Collections
Agenda

Evaluating Games
Plot
Setting
Character
Graphics
Sound track
Modification/Customization
Uniqueness
________________
Replayability

Asteroids Vector graphics in Asteroids

ZORK Text RPG Zork

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Plot
Unique plot
Compelling story
Creative gameplay
Multiple modes of play

Setting

Realistic Settings CA

Character
Customizable
Diverse
Representation of the player

Graphics and Game Physics
Smooth
Seamless
Realistic
Appropriate

Soundtrack
Music
Speech
Ambient Noise

Support

Collecting Games

Game Policy Questions
Who is the collection for?
What formats will you collect?
What genres will you collect?
What is your selection criteria?
What resources will you use to select?
Where will you purchase from?
Is there a donation policy?
How will the collection be classified/cataloged?
Where will the collection be stored?
How will it be displayed?
What security measures need to be taken?
What is the procedure for materials challenge?

Sample Video Game Policy
Schwarzwalder, Jami. “Video Game Collection Development Policy.” Super Mario Brothers Memorial Public Library. November 2005. http://www.mbmpl.org/vg/?page_id=6 . July 23, 2007.

Purchasing Games
From game stores
Game Stop, EB Games, Game Crazy
From library companies
Baker & Taylor, Thomas Kline/Crimson Multimedia, S&S Worldwide
From retailers
Amazon.com, Comp USA, Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal*Mart
Direct from the publisher
Red Octane
Online
Game Tap, PlayFirst, Direct2Drive, Overdrive

Game Reviews
Game Reviews
Magazines
Library Journals
Gaming Websites
“ Family Friendly” Review Sites
Game Awards
Websites
Magazines
Organizations
Networks

Library Journals
Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) http://www.voya.com
School Library Journal http://www.slj.com

Magazines
Electronic Gaming Monthly $12.00/yr http://www.egm.1up.com
Game Informer $19.99/yr, http://www.gameinformer.com/
Games For Windows, $12.00/yr http://www.gfw.1up.com
Nintendo Power $19.95/yr http://www.nintendopower.com/
Official Xbox Magazine $24.95/yr http://www.officialxboxmagazine.com/
PC Gamer $19.95/yr http://www.pcgamer.com/
PlayStation Monthly (PSM) $10.00/yr http://www.psmonline.com/

General Interest Magazines
Geek Monthly http://www.geekmonthly.com
Reader's Digest http://www.rd.com
PC Magazine http://wwwpcmag.com
Play $17.95/yr http://www.playmagazine.com
Wired $10.00/yr http://www.wired.com

Review Sites
IGN
GameRankings
GameSpot
GameSpy

“ Family Friendly Review Sites”
Children's Technology Review
Common Sense Media
Edutaining Kids
Gamer Dad
Parent's Choice
Super Kids

Awards
• IGN Game of the Year (Jan) http://bestof.ign.com
AIAS Game of the Year (Feb) http://www.interactive.org/
• Game Developer’s Choice Awards (Mar)‏
• http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/
• Game Critics Awards (May) http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/
• BAFTA Excellence in Video Games (Oct) http://www.bafta.org/
• GameSpot Game of the Year (Dec) http://www.gamespot.com
• GameSpy G ame of the Year (Dec) http://goty.gamespy.com

Ratings
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board
(ESRB) is a self-regulating body established by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). ESRB applies and enforces game ratings, advertising and online privacy principles. They are primarily know for evaluating games for violence, sex, language, substance abuse and other characteristics

Collection Management
Storage depends on:
format
staff
space
budget
Theft
start with programs
start small
Troubleshooting
replacement/repair

Theft
Choose secure storage
Build community
Examine circulation policies

Secure Storage
Kwik Cases
Locking Caps
Locking Security Straps

Troubleshooting
Clearly label format
Collections are self weeding collection
Games can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
Scratches can be removed with cleaning devices for use with CDs & DVDs

Cataloging
Vocabulary
Sources for game information
System Requirements
Extra content (manual, maps, etc)‏
Compatibility
Bugs
Genres
Title screen vs. main menu?
“ Formally presented information"
Credits
Updates
Mods
Unlockable content?

Best Practices

Best Practices Helen McGraw Branch Irondequit (NY) Public Library
RatingsL Games rated E, E10+ and T
Platforms: PS2 and PC
Loan Period: 14 day circ
Late fee: $.25/day
Replacement Fee: Game cost+$5
Genres:
compilations
sports
racing games
platformers
unique and quirky titles

Best Practices Rockridge Branch, Oakland (CA) Public Library
Ages: 13-18 year olds
Platform: PS2
Loan Period: 7 day free checkout
Late fee: $1/day
Replacement fee: $50
Limits: 2 games per patron; no holds and no renewals.
Genres:
Sports
Adventure
Racing
Fighting
Shooteers

Core Collections

Core Collection Resources
YOUR COMMUNITY!
John Scalzo: Video Game Librarian http://www.gamingtarget.net
Jami Schwarzwalder: Mario Brothers Memorial Public Library http://www.mbmpl.org

PC Games for Children
Fisher Price Little People Discovery Games (Vivendi Universal, 2003)
I Spy Spooky Mansion Deluxe (Riverhillsoft, 2005)
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events: Mini Games (Activision, 2004)
Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island (ValuSoft Inc.)
Rollercoaster Tycoon (Hasbro/InfoGrames, 1999)‏

PC Games for Teens
Civilization IV (Firaxis/Infogrames, 2005)‏
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (Bethesda Softworks/Ubisoft 2002) & The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Guild Wars (NCSoft/ArenaNet, 2006)‏
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth (EA, 2004)‏
The Sims 2 (Maxis/EA 2005)‏
World of Warcraft (Blizzard, 2004)‏

PC Games for Adults
Civilization IV (Firaxis/Infogrames, 2005)‏
Halo 2 (Microsoft)
Madden07 (EA Sports, 2006)‏
Space Invaders Anniversary (Empire Interactive, 2003)
Ultimate Mahjongg 20 (ValuSoft Inc.)

XBox for Children
Lego Star Wars II (Eidos, Traveller’s Tales, 2007)‏
Harry Potty Quidditch World Cup (EA 2003)‏
Viva Pinata (Microsoft, 2007)‏

XBox for Teens
Guitar Hero II (Red Octane, 2007)‏
Madden NFL 2006 (Electronic Arts, 2005)
Need for Speed Underground (EA, 2003)
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (LucasFilms/Obsidian, 2004)
Tony Hawk's Underground T.H.U. G. (Activision/Neversoft)‏

Xbox 360 for Adults
Fable (Microsoft Game Studios/ Big Blue Box, 2004)
Halo 2 (Microsoft/Bungie Software, 2004)
Call of Duty 3 (Activision/Infinity Ward 2007)
Elder Scrolls: Oblivion
Madden NFL 2007 (EA, 2006)
WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2007 (THQ, Inc/Yukes, 2006)

PS2 for Children
Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex (Traveller's Tales/ Universal Interactive Studios, 2002)
Gran Turismo 4 (Polyphony, 2005)‏
Harry Potter and Goblet of Fire (EA/ Griptonite Games, 2005)
Katamari Damacy (Namco, 2005)

PS2 for Teens
DDR Extreme 2 (Konami)‏
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 (Atari, 2004)
Kingdom Hearts (Square Enix/Disney, 2002)
Need for Speed Underground (EA, 2003)

PS2 for Adults
Metal Gear Solid II: Sons of Liberty (Konami, 2001)
Namco Museum 50th Anniversary Arcade Collection (Namco 2006)
WWE SmackDown 4! Shut Your Mouth (THQ Inc )

Wii
Animal Crossings
Legend of Zelda
Super Paper Mario
Trauma Center
Wii Play

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