This document discusses using the game Minecraft in libraries. It explains that MinecraftEdu is a customized version of Minecraft designed for educational use that includes tools to build worlds and activities for different subjects. The document provides an overview of costs, benefits, and considerations for libraries implementing a Minecraft program, such as developing skills in students and offering opportunities for social learning and makerspace activities. It concludes that for some libraries, the dollar investment, program time, staff time, and disruption may be worth the educational benefits of Minecraft.

1. Innovation in Gaming

2. Is this a good idea for your library?

3.  Minecraft vs. MinecraftEdu
 What you need to know before you purchase
 What it offers patrons
 Purchase options
 Resources
 Our Results
 Conclusion

4.  Custom versions of the game
designed specifically for teachers
and students with many extra
features that support classroom use.
 Easy-to-use server software that
simplifies the task of getting
multiplayer up and running.
 World-building tools that make it
simple to incorporate your own
curricular content.
 A free library of worlds / levels /
activities that you can use with our
software to teach a variety of
subjects. From
http://minecraftedu.com/wiki/inde
x.php?title=What_is_Minecraft%3F
MinecraftEdu

6.  $18 per license
 $41 for enhanced software [server]

7.  Helps develop spatial and problem-solving skills
 Helps develop collaboration and creativity
 Creates opportunity for group and social learning
 At no cost to the patron

8.  Minecraft is a virtual makerspace
 Makerspaces are the in thing for libraries these days
 Good investment
 Game Nights
 Cost less than a couple of Wii or PlayStation games

9.  Cost – what can you afford

10.  Cost – what can you afford
 Time – how much can you allocate

11.  Cost – what can you afford
 Time – how much can you
allocate
 Staff – again, how much can
you allocate

12.  Cost – what can you afford
 Time – how much can you
allocate
 Staff – again, how much
can you allocate
 How much direction will
you give

13.  Cost – what can you afford
 Time – how much can you
allocate
 Staff – again, how much can
you allocate
 How much direction will
you give
 Technology – will you need
assistance

14.  Cost – what can you afford
 Time – how much can you allocate
 Staff – again, how much can you allocate
 How much direction will you give
 Technology – will you need assistance
 Disruption – are you willing to disregard some noise

16.  Know the game
 Read the Wiki
 Read the articles
 Look at the resources
 Talk to your staff

19.  Why Minecraft is an Amazing Learning Tool
http://bit.ly/10REEpZ
 Minecraft in the Classroom and Library
http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/05/k-
12/minecraft-in-the-classroom-and-library/
 Minecraft Club: Want to bring the hottest game
into your classroom or library? Here’s how.
http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2013/03/media/block-
party-looing-for-some-action-launch-a-minecraft-
club/

20.  MinecraftEdu Wiki
http://minecraftedu.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
 Minecraft Guide including Glossary
http://www.snagglebox.com/p/handy-minecraft-tips-for-
parents.html#intro
 Paper Crafts & Print Sheets
www.pixelpapercraft.com/tags/mini
 Minecraft Crafting Guide [aka “Recipes”] www.minecraft-
craftingguide.com
 MinecraftEdu http://minecraftedu.com/page/
 Minecraft https://minecraft.net/

21. Conclusion
We think for us it is
worth the
 Dollar Investment
 Program Time
 Staff Time
 Disruption

22. Cathy Newland
Library Director
Silver Lake Library
cnewland@silverlakelibrary.org
Silver Lake Library
203 Railroad St PO Box 248
Silver Lake, KS 66539
785-582-5141 785-5820175 fax
www.silverlakelibrary.org