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Sarah McNicol wrote:
> Hello
>
> I'm carrying out a survey of gaming activities in UK libraries. The
> idea is to emulate a survey that's been carried out in the United
> States for several years in order to build up a picture of gaming
> provision and attitudes towards gaming in UK libraries.
>
> I would be very grateful if you could post the information below to
> LIS-PUB-LIBS in order to publicise the survey.
>
> Many thanks
> Sarah McNicol
>
> *Gaming in Libraries: A survey of activities in the UK*
>
> The aim of the survey is to provide a picture of the extent of support
> for games and gaming in all types of UK libraries. Gaming in
> libraries can be controversial, especially with current financial
> constraints. However, there is currently little evidence about the
> provision of gaming resources and activities (electronic and
> traditional) or about the potential benefits and difficulties of
> promoting gaming in libraries.
>
> We would be grateful if you would spend a few minutes completing the
> short questionnaire available at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VGWZKKM
>
> All responses will be treated in confidence and only used for the
> purposes of this research project. Respondents will not be identified
> in reports or analysis of the data. If you have any queries about the
> survey or would like to receive a copy of the findings, please email
> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
> Many thanks in advance for your help. The closing date for responses
> is 31st August 2010.
>
> *Background information*
>
> Since 2007, the Library Game Lab at Syracuse has been collecting data
> about gaming in libraries in the United States. This survey is an
> attempt to collect similar data for the UK. Many of the questions are
> based on those devised by Scott Nicholson and his colleagues (see
> http://gamelab.syr.edu/), with some adaptations for a UK audience.
>
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