Saurfang in World of Warcraft 24 June 2010

9.30 Meet in Stormwind outside the keep, and library tour

Introduction to the day

9.45 Liz Danforth (4.45pm AZ 23 June) time who is well known for writing the Games, Gamers, and Gaming” column for Library Journal both in print and onlinewill be talking about some of the possibilities for public libraries using online environments @LizDanforth

10.05 Scott Nicholson (8.05pm NY 23 June) Association Professor for Syracuse University School of Information Studies will discuss non-digital games for libraries - card, board, roleplaying, big games, puzzle hunts. They are much lower cost per player, have a longer shelf life, and are a much more low-risk way for a library to get into games @snicholson

10.30 Travel to Ironforge for library tour

10.40 Shawn McCann, (8.40pm Ontario 23 June) the first immersive learning (gaming) librarian appointed at McMaster University in Canada will talk about his experiences and ideas.

Morning tea break 11.00 - 11.15

11.15 Adam Beck (8.15pm AK 23 June) from Central Arkansas Library System will be talking about how his library uses World of Warcraft

11.35 Huon Longman a PhD student at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) will talk about his research into the value of online relationships in World of Warcraft will talk about his research into the social value of online communities

11.50 Ellen Forsyth will be raising some possibilities for readers advisory work in public libraries @ellenforsyth

12.10 Session brainstorming uses for online games for public libraries - no idea is too "out there"

Participate in summer festival during feedback from brainstorming session

12.30 Evaluation and close