Gaming in Libraries
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. Name of library (This will only used to identify type of library, region etc. No libraries will be named.)
Name of library (This will only used to identify type of library, region etc. No libraries will be named.)
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. Does your library have a policy relating to gaming?
Does your library have a policy relating to gaming?
Library policies prohibit all gaming activities
Library policies explicitly support all types of gaming activities
Some gaming activities are prohibited by library policies (eg electronic gaming, gaming on library computers). Please give details.
Gaming is not mentioned in library policies
Details of policies
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. Which of the following types of games or supporting materials can customers borrow from your library?
Which of the following types of games or supporting materials can customers borrow from your library?
Traditional games (eg draughts, chess, cards)
Other board games
Card Games (eg. Pokemon, Magic the Gathering)
Roleplaying resources
Wargaming resources
Puzzles (excluding jigsaws)
PC games
Console games
Handheld games
Other (please specify)
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. Which types of games, if any, are customers allowed to play within the library?
Which types of games, if any, are customers allowed to play within the library?
Traditional games (eg draughts, chess, cards)
Other board games
Online Games (eg. Runescape)
Puzzles (excluding jigsaws)
PC games (excluding online games)
Xbox 360 games
PS3 games
PS2 games
Other console games
Wii games
DS games
PSP games
Other handheld games
Roleplaying games
Wargames
Other (please specify)
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. Does your library take part in any gaming activities and events eg Games Workshop clubs? If so, please give details eg types of activities, age range of participants, approx number of participants, frequency.
Does your library take part in any gaming activities and events eg Games Workshop clubs? If so, please give details eg types of activities, age range of participants, approx number of participants, frequency.
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. Which age groups are served by the gaming resources and activities your library provides? (Tick all which apply)
Which age groups are served by the gaming resources and activities your library provides? (Tick all which apply)
Babies/toddlers (<5)
Children (5-12)
Teenagers (13-17)
Young adults (18-25)
Working age adults (26-50)
Older people (50+)
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. What do you see as the benefits of encouraging gaming in libraries?
What do you see as the benefits of encouraging gaming in libraries?
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. What do you see as the potential difficulties of encouraging gaming in libraries?
What do you see as the potential difficulties of encouraging gaming in libraries?
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. What do you think would encourage more gaming activities in libraries? (tick the factor you think is most important)
What do you think would encourage more gaming activities in libraries? (tick the factor you think is most important)
Better IT facilities
More space
Increased staffing
Greater technical skills/knowledge among staff
Greater awareness of potential benefits among staff/managers
Nothing/libraries should not encourage gaming
Other (please specify)
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. If there is anything else you’d like to say about games in libraries (eg new projects, best practice), please give details below.
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If there is anything else you’d like to say about games in libraries (eg new projects, best practice), please give details below. If you would like to receive a copy of the findings of this survey, please add your email.
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