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ISSN: 0741-9058
Online from: 1999
Subject Area: Library and Information Studies
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Shifts in Library and Librarian Roles: ALA/TechSource Gaming, Learning and Libraries Symposium
| Title: | Shifts in Library and Librarian Roles: ALA/TechSource Gaming, Learning and Libraries Symposium |
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| Author(s): | Dana Peterman, (Education Librarian at University of California Irvine. (dpterma@uci.edu)), Timothy Grieg, (Assistant Librarian at the Architecture and Design Library at the Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand. (Timothy.Grieg@vuw.ac.nz)) |
| Citation: | Dana Peterman, Timothy Grieg, (2007) "Shifts in Library and Librarian Roles: ALA/TechSource Gaming, Learning and Libraries Symposium", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 24 Iss: 8, pp.25 - 29 |
| Keywords: | Librarians, Libraries, Video games, Virtual work |
| Article type: | Viewpoint |
| DOI: | 10.1108/07419050710836009 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| Abstract: | Purpose – Aims to review some new developments of virtual online environments and their potential for use in library environments. Design/methodology/approach – A review of use of gaming, virtual world simulations and online environments in libraries. Findings – Presentations on the state of gaming in libraries presented by library school faculty, librarian and industry professionals. Originality/value – Reports on research and implementation of gaming systems in libraries. |
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