tbone4690
07-31-2007, 12:14 AM
Library lures potential readers with video games
3 Comments by Scott Jon Siegel Jul 30th 2007 6:25PM
Filed under: Culture, Rhythm
Beware, bibliophobes! Nefarious librarians are luring gamers into their hallowed halls with promises of Guitar Hero goodness. The Fort Dodge Messenger reports that a public library in Humboldt, Iowa is using Guitar Hero as a hook to get teens interested in reading. Gaming aficionados from local schools were invited to the library to play the rhythm music game, and peers from the library's Teen Advisory Board used the opportunity to encourage reading as an enjoyable past-time. Books? Enjoyable? Who knew?
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/30/library-lures-potential-readers-with-video-games/
At least they setup games for them to play, and if they can get some kids to read more their job is done.
3 Comments by Scott Jon Siegel Jul 30th 2007 6:25PM
Filed under: Culture, Rhythm
Beware, bibliophobes! Nefarious librarians are luring gamers into their hallowed halls with promises of Guitar Hero goodness. The Fort Dodge Messenger reports that a public library in Humboldt, Iowa is using Guitar Hero as a hook to get teens interested in reading. Gaming aficionados from local schools were invited to the library to play the rhythm music game, and peers from the library's Teen Advisory Board used the opportunity to encourage reading as an enjoyable past-time. Books? Enjoyable? Who knew?
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/30/library-lures-potential-readers-with-video-games/
At least they setup games for them to play, and if they can get some kids to read more their job is done.