Outreach 2.0: Using Games to Teach and Inspire

From TechSource Gaming Symposium

Presenter: Kathy Makens (Durham County Libraries)

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Description: Many libraries are now using games as part of their regular program offerings for all ages. Some libraries have also created programs which allow their patrons to create their own video games. This brief session will look at how we can apply library 2.0 concepts to game design, so that instead of the library creating games to market or instruct users, our customers create their own games to market the library and/or instruct their peers. We will look at a few examples of what some libraries are doing, and talk about what you can do at your library even if you have very little money or time. If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything, feel free to email me.

About Kathy: Kathy Makens has been the Electronic Information Services Librarian for Durham County Libraries in Durham, NC since August of 2007. Previously, she was the Young Adult Librarian at the Broward County Library/North Regional/BCC Library where she started the Tech Lab game design summer program. Kathy has presented a wide array of video game design classes using both open source and proprietary software. She has presented on Library 2.0 and gaming in libraries at ALA, FLA and at SEFLIN conferences. Kathy was a contributor to the book, Get Connected: Tech Programs for Teens, and contributes to the Durham County Library Tech Talk blog.

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