[kids-lib] gaming in the library

[MCMAHAN Caitlin A]

Hi Julie!

So at Eugene Public Library we do have a gaming console set up in our Teen Center, which serves 13-19. We just rolled it out on Saturday, but so far it’s working well! We essentially have a “free-play” system all day. Teens do not need to have a library card to play, but we do ask for either a library card, photo ID, or student ID as a means for “checking out” the controllers. All our games are multiplayer and rated no higher than T. We also don’t let kids log on to their own accounts while at the library. I think that pretty much covers it! We’ll use the gaming consoles in programming at some point, but right now it’s just free play. When we are hosting a program free play will of course be suspended.

I hope that was enough info!

Best,
Caitlin McMahan (she/her)
Teen Librarian | Eugene Public Library
OYAN Chair
Office Hours: Tues-Sat



From: OYAN <oyan-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of BERGQUIST Greta E * SLO via OYAN
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:53 AM
To: Julie Tibbetts <jtibbetts at ci.lebanon.or.us>; OYAN Listserv <oyan at omls.oregon.gov>
Cc: kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov
Subject: Re: [OYAN] gaming in the library


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Hi Julie,

Great question! I’m forwarding to the OYAN listserv since there’s a lot of teen/tween focused folks there and you are too! 😊 OYAN folks, how are you doing gaming right now???


Best,
Greta

Greta Bergquist, MLIS, MAT (she/her/hers)
Youth Services Consultant
State Library of Oregon
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From: Kids-lib <kids-lib-bounces at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:kids-lib-bounces at omls.oregon.gov>> On Behalf Of Julie Tibbetts via Kids-lib
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:42 AM
To: Kids-lib <kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov>>
Subject: [kids-lib] gaming in the library

Hello All,

Our library purchased a Switch gaming system for our teen and tweens. We do not have a dedicated room and will be allowing gaming on certain days of the week in our teen lounge. We are thinking of having a "checkout" system for its use. This is a new adventure for us and would love any input from fellow libraries that have had gaming in their library. What are some of the guidelines for young patrons and usage? What are your pros and cons? Any tips to help us with this new program would be of great help.

Thanks!!

Julie Tibbetts


Julie Tibbetts (she/her)

Library Assistant II I Children Services I Programming

Lebanon Public Library

541-258-4926

55 Academy Street, Lebanon, OR 97355

jtibbetts at ci.lebanon.or.us<mailto:jtibbetts at ci.lebanon.or.us>



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