Power Up: Exploring Gaming in LIS Curricula

Elkins, Aaron J.; Hollister, Jonathan M.

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Title

Power Up: Exploring Gaming in LIS Curricula

Author(s)

• Elkins, Aaron J.
• Hollister, Jonathan M.

Issue Date

2018

Keyword(s)

• Curriculum
• Pedagogy
• Gaming
• Surveys
• Interviews

Abstract

Given their educational potential, increasing accessibility, and growing, diverse user base, games are fast becoming integral parts of library collections and programming. Previous research has found that few ALA-accredited programs offer courses specifically on gaming in libraries, potentially leaving pre-service librarians unprepared to implement games in their libraries. This research study will survey LIS educators to identify factors that promote or inhibit the inclusion or exclusion of content related to games and gaming in their courses and curricula. The findings will be used to provide recommendations for curricula and best practices to better prepare LIS educators and, ultimately, pre-service librarians to engage with games and other new interactive media as part of the transforming universe of LIS education.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2018 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

eng

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Copyright 2018 is held by Aaron Elkins, Jonathan M. Hollister. Copyright permissions, when appropriate, must be obtained directly from the authors.

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