Gaming: The Next Hot Technology for Libraries?

摘要

Gaming in libraries? No, we're not talking about gambling. We're talking about using video game technology to produce "virtual worlds" to deliver library services. Although still in its infancy for the library world, this technology once used only for entertainment is now being adapted for a host of uses, especially social networking. Video games are based on the principle that the user will become immersed in an imaginary virtual world—an interactive online environment also known as virtual reality.