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The document discusses research on the differences in how young adult men and women seek and interact with information and libraries. Some key differences mentioned include: - Young men prefer quick access to information, dislike research processes, and prefer non-fiction. Young women are more patient with research and prefer fiction. - Different strategies can be used to attract young people to libraries, including programming tailored to their interests, incorporating popular media like gaming, and soliciting teen input on program design. - Research also suggests benefits of gaming like improved cognitive skills, and gaming provides access to information in a format many teens enjoy. As such, gaming could be a useful addition to young adult library spaces and programs.
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