The document discusses using technology and gaming to engage youth at the library. It provides examples of social networking sites, games, and web 2.0 tools that can be used, such as Facebook, Twitter, Club Penguin, and online summer reading programs. Specific strategies are outlined, such as being a strategy guide for games, embracing pop culture like videogames, and hosting gaming events and tournaments. Model library gaming programs are also described.

1. Talking ‘bout Y Generation Using Technology & Gaming to Engage Youth at the Library Presented by Beth Gallaway October 2008

2. Contact Beth Gallaway 603-247-3196 [email_address] http://informationgoddess.info Slides: Slideshare http://www.slideshare.net/informationgoddess29 Links: Delicious http://www.delicious.com/informationgoddess29/lilrc

3. What is Web 2.0? Web as platform (Face Your Manga) Collective intelligence (Sims OnStage) Data driven (Online Summer Reading) Everything is in beta (meebo) Simple programming (Facebook) Cross platform (Twitter) Rich user experience

4. What is Social Software? ajax.phpmagazine.net/2006/02/great_collection_of_web_20_log.html

5. Social Software Assumptions Everything is meant to be shared (“public” is the default)‏ Everything is meant to be critiqued (commenting “ON” is the default)‏ Everything is meant to be remixed (Creative Commons licensing is the default)‏

6. How do you feel about Social Networking sites? “ Libraries cannot afford to ignore the social networking potential to attract new, younger and more technologically interested customers.” "It's where the patrons are so we need to be visible to them-marketing, information and building community online. Not all patrons have to walk through the door. We can make connections with and serve online those patrons who, for whatever reason, won't be physically in the library." “ At this time we feel the drawbacks outweigh the benefits" “ not sure--need more info"

7. Why are Social Networks so popular? It’s all about ME! Customizable Music-heavy Social Meets Developmental Assets

8. Teen Brain Development Risk Takers Consequences Impulse

9. Developmental Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries & Expectations Constructive Use of Time Commitment to L e arn P ositive Values Social Competencies Positive Identity The Search Institute. 40 Developmental Assets of Adolescents/Middle Childhood/Early Childhood. http://search-institute.org

10. Gamers Risk-takers Social Competitive Global Technical Beck, John & Mitchell Wade. The Kids are Alright. Harvard Business School Press, 2007. http://www.nslg.net/gotgamebook/index.html

11. P E A C E F I R E http://www.peacefire.org

12. When Creating a Username, DO Use… Something original and creative A nickname A favorite character's name A name that references a band, animal, food, hobby...

13. When Creating a Username, DON’T use Your real first or last name Your age Your phone number Your zip code or location A suggestive name or word Pornographic or obscene words Derogatory terms

14. Can't Get Your Username? Try adding a double letter to the beginning (i.e., Hhermione)‏ Add a number (i.e. Hermione9999)‏ Separate words with an underscore (i.e., Hermione_Granger)‏ Change the spelling or spell in LEET (i.e., H3rm10n3)‏

15. Password Tips Choose passwords that are: At least 6 to 8 characters Combi nations of letters and numbers Personally meaningful for easy remembering Not obvious to the rest of the world F ormer address is a good one to try! Use a password generator for help Write the password down and store in a safe place

16. Web As Platform: Face Your Manga Create a digital representation of yourself Use in a variety of applications Face Your Manga http://www.faceyourmanga.com

17. Face Your Manga: Uses Contest: create a personal Contest: create a celebrity, author, character… Internet safety session Face Your Manga http://www.faceyourmanga.com

18. Face Your Manga Face Your Manga http://www.faceyourmanga.com

19. Collective Intelligence: Sims OnStage Record something: a song, a poem, a story Create a slideshow to accompany your creation, with still photos or video or machinima Post for contests, rating, review Sims OnStage http://thesimsonstage.ea.com/

20. Library Relevant Uses for Sims OnStage Online Contest Poetry Slam Joke Contest Machinima Contest Karaoke Contest Book Review! Sims OnStage http://thesimsonstage.ea.com/

21. SimsOnStage screenshot

22. Data Driven: Online Summer Reading Online registration Online book logs Online book reviewing/rating MA 2008 Statewide Summer Reading Program: Wild Reads http://www.readsinMA.org

23. Online Summer Reading screenshot MA 2008 Statewide Summer Reading Program: Wild Reads http://www.readsinMA.org

24. Everything’s in Beta: Meebo Meebo http://www.meebo.com

25. Meebo Me! Instant Messager Aggregator Cross platform Icons Chat Rooms

26. Virtual Author Visits: Public Library BeththeLibrarian : What did it take to publish the book? (That's from Brandy & Alex) MBLundgren : Another good question. It took me 2 years to write it, then 6 months to find an agent, then a few days to find an editor, then months of revisions. A Loooooonnnggg process.

27. Virtual Author Visits: Regional Library System AIM chat with MT Anderson Skype Chat with Ned Vizzini http://www.metrowestce.org/Materials/cemeettheauthor06.html audio: http://ia331321.us.archive.org/1/items/BethGallaway_NedVizziniskypewithned/nedvizzini110606.mp3

28. Cheshire Public Library CPL Podcast http://www.cheshirelib.org/teens/cplpodcast.htm

29. Light Programming Facebook Status Updates Instant Messaging Email Social Networking Affinity Groups Applications “ Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.”

30. My Facebook Facebook http ://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id= 503559230

31. Millis Teen Loft Millis Teen Loft http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Millis-MA/Millis-Teen-Loft/19602739181

32. Hennepin County Library HCLIB http://www.facebook.com/pages/Minnetonka-MN/Hennepin-County-Library/7223112325

33. Thunder Bay YAC Thunder Bay Youth Advisory Council http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2317537625

34. The Bard of Avon on Facebook Schmelling, Sarah. “Hamlet.” The Bard of Avon on Facebook. http://www.angelfire.com/art2/antwerplettuce/hamlet.html

35. Cross Platform: Twitter Record what you are reading, viewing, doing, thinking Connect with friends and colleagues to share information Twitter http://www.twitter.com

36. Twitter Uses Record reading Log reference questions Take notes Update location Converse De-stress Twitter http://www.twitter.com/infogdss29

37. Twitter screenshot http://www.twitter.com

38. Rich User Experience: Club Penguin Avatar creation Games Chat Club Penguin http://www.clubpenguin.com/

39. Library Relevant Uses for Club Penguin Library program: LAN party! Parent program about social networks Internet safety program Club Penguin http://www.clubpenguin.com/

40. Club Penguin Club Penguin http://www.clubpenguin.com/

41. Ways to Serve Gamers Use games to do readers advisory ! Be a strategy guide! Embrace your inner technogeek Be flexible … embrace change! Immerse yourself in pop culture … especially video game culture! Try some games!

42. 1. Reader’s Advisory to Gamers INSTEAD OF: What authors do you like to read? What are the last 3 books you read and enjoyed? What did you like about them? ASK: What movies do you like? What TV shows do you watch? What games do you play?

43. If You Like City of Heroes

44. 2. Be a Strategy Guide Don’t be a level boss Show, don’t tell Make it interactive Get them started with a free-for-all Ask for a demo of expertise Be open-minded

45. 3. Get Your Geek On Try Web 2.0 Applications! Start Pilot Projects – Beta Programs Read tech news: http://www.boingboing.net http://engadget.com http://www.wired.com

46. 4. Be Flexible… Embrace Change! Change the space Say yes Learn to “Go Meta” Customize

47. 5. Immerse in Pop Culture… Pop Culture Hot High Tech Crossovers http://www.popgoesthelibrary.com http://alsc.ala.org/blog http://yalsa.ala.org/blog

48. Especially Videogame Pop Culture! Watch machinima http://www.machinima.org Read gaming webcomics http://www.penny-arcade.com Subscribe to a gaming podcast or blog http://gaming.ala.org http://gamesinlibraries.org http://joystiq.com Skim gaming magazines Pay attention to gaming around you

49. Resources Join the LibGaming Google Group http://groups.google.com/group/libgaming Join ALA YALSA Teen Gaming Interest Group Games & Gaming Member Interest Group Celebrate National Gaming Day Nov 15, 2009 http://www.ilovelibraries.org/gaming/ Celebrate Teen Tech Week March 8-14, 2009 http://ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teentechweek/ttw08/ttw.cfm

50. Handheld Program Cell phone clinic PSP Gamefest Nintendo DS Gamefest

51. Model Programs Santa Monica Public Library, CA Counterstrike LAN party After hours program 50 teens lined up around the block to play After School Zone, Benicia Public Library , CA Hanging out, snacks and playing games encourages Kids and teens who have gotten parental consent can play Halo 2 and Ghost Recon on the XBox 360; Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Brawl are popular on Wii

52. Wii Sports Low physical impact Intergenerational Senior Bowling League Parent/Child Golf Tournament Wii Olympics

53. Model Programs Guitar Hero Tournament Winners continue, others do free play Prizes from Red Octane

54. Model Programs Ann Arbor District Library (MI) Mario Kart, SSBR, DDR, GH2 Tournaments for all ages Regular programs Online community North Hunterdon High School (NJ) Student-run game night in the cafeteria

55. DDR Recipe for Success One console ( $80-$600) 2-4 dance pads ( $20-$300 each) 1 game ( $25-$60) 1 LCD projector ($600-1000) or TV ($100-$2K) 1 one large screen or white wall Activity for waiters Water

56. “ I LOVED DDR” “ Awesome cuz everyone gets along with each other, there’s no waiting in line or nething. Plus guitar hero is wicked rad” “ I liked this because there’s too few of the DDR community around. This is a good opportunity to meet people with like interests.”

57. Game Design Ben 10 Alien Force Game Creator http ://gamecreator.cartoonnetwork.com/

58. Contact Beth Gallaway 603-247-3196 [email_address] http://informationgoddess.info Slides: Slideshare http://www.slideshare.net/informationgoddess29 Links: LILRC http://www.delicious.com/informationgoddess29/lilrc