Games and Simulations in Libraries Conference CFP
March 26, 2009 2:45 pm UncategorizedPLEASE REDISTRIBUTE:
Call for Participation (due June 1)
Play with a Purpose 2009: Games and Simulations in Libraries
Dates: Sept. 30 - Oct. 2
Location: Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester, New York
Co-sponsors:
Syracuse University School of Information Studies
Genesee Valley BOCES in Western NY
Strong National Museum of Play
The goal of Play with a Purpose 2009: Games and Simulations in Libraries is to bring together practitioners and researchers working with games or simulations in library settings to share their experiences, present research, and learn best practices. The conference theme includes both electronic and non-electronic games and simulations. The conference will have several opportunities for participation:
1 - Peer-Reviewed Research Papers. One track of the conference will be dedicated to peer-reviewed examination of previously unpublished research. Researchers, librarians, and students are invited to submit extended abstracts of no more than 1,000 words by June 1, 2009. If accepted, full papers between 2,500-7,000 words are due by September 1, 2009. Papers should adhere to the format used for the American Journal of Play, found at http://www.americanjournalofplay.org/authors.htm .
Selected presenters will be invited to submit papers for a special issue subject to peer review in the American Journal of Play. The American Journal of Play, published by Strong National Museum of Play, aims to increase awareness and understanding of the role of play in learning and human development and the way in which play illuminates cultural history.
2 - Workshops. The second track of the conference will be made up of workshops designed to help library staff interested in learning about implementing games in their libraries. If possible, workshops should include some type of hands-on exploration. Workshop descriptions of no more than 1,000 words are due by June 1, 2009.
3 – Poster and Demonstration Session. Both researchers and practitioners are invited to participate in a poster & demonstration session. Poster and demonstration proposals of no more than 500 words are due by June 1, 2009.
During the conference, there will be a number of demonstrations of different types of games so that both researchers and practitioners can engage with each other to learn about new types of games. There will also be time for special tours of the Strong National Museum of Play.
Come out and play with us as we explore the past, present, and future of games in libraries!
Proposals and questions can be directed to:
Scott Nicholson, Conference Co-Chair
srnichol@syr.edu
Syracuse University School of Information Studies
245 Hinds Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
315-443-1640
http://gamelab.syr.edu