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Re: circ issues with video games

jessica.fraz...@gmail.com (Jessica) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:30:41 UT

We actually make two item numbers, one for the game and one for the
booklet. If they want to check out the pamphlet, they ask for it when
checking out the game. It makes it a little strange in our catalog
though, since both items are included under one record. Here's an
example from our OPAC:
[link]

Re: {LibGaming} circ issues with video games

gclgam...@gmail.com (Adam Webb) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:15:13 UT

I'm 99% sure this is who we have dealt with in the past.

[link]

We currently circ Wii, PS2, XBOX 360, and PC games. In my personal
opinion, it is not all that necessary to have the booklet except in
the case of PC games, which often have the keycode for the game with

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informationgoddes...@gmail.com (Beth Gallaway) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:34 UT

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Re: FW: {LibGaming} circ issues with video games

videogamelibrar...@gmail.com (John Scalzo) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:39:37 UT

To put this in perspective, Gamefly, the biggest mail-order rental company
of games in the country, doesn't even send out the instruction booklet.

While the booklet is nice to have, everything's online now or even featured
in an in-game tutorial. It's not necessary, but we do charge something if

FW: {LibGaming} circ issues with video games

a...@bloomingtonlibrary.org (Amy Richard) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:19:12 UT

I sent my reply directly to Sarah but thought I would send it to the group as well. See below.

The only inserts we do "police" are CD inserts as these often contain lyrics. We also police mixed media items which include a CD and/or DVD and book.

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RE: {LibGaming} circ issues with video games

gwise...@ci.waco.tx.us (Gillian Wiseman) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:11:02 UT

We don't circulate games at this time, but I can tell you what I expect
we'd do, and what we do with similar types of materials:

The case is clearly labeled with what should be inside (1 booklet and 1
game disc). We would charge the patron $1 for a lost booklet. We would
also have the original stored in Tech Services, and only a (color) copy

Re: {LibGaming} circ issues with video games

informationgoddes...@gmail.com (Beth Gallaway) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:41:36 UT

Many video game manuals are archived at Replacement Docs - these are scanned
reproductions, and not always legally acquired.

[link]

I'm just putting this out there for informational purposes.

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Re: {LibGaming} circ issues with video games

jschu...@westmontlibrary.org (Jack Schultz) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:01:11 UT

We have been having the same trouble. When we first lost a few booklets we
tried to replace them using Ebay and by calling the game publishers and
distributes. (aside: Ubisoft sent us the entire game just to replace our
missing booklet, great customer service). For a short time we just let the
losses slide since it seemed ridiculous to charge for a fifty dollar game

circ issues with video games

sarahstu...@gmail.com (Sarah Stumpf) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:18:32 UT

Hey gang,

We're running into some small troubles with circing video games. If
you circ video games, could you answer these questions for me?

What do you do when a patron looses a booklet?

Do you charge the entire cost of the item and give them the game?
Do you replace the booklet (and from where)?

Now that national gaming day is over...

sc...@scottnicholson.com (Scott Nicholson) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:04:23 UT

How did it go?

I'd love it if you would consider recording a short National Gaming
Day report for the Games in Libraries podcast. Think of something
under 5 minutes, recorded onto an MP3. Don't use any music; just your
voice(s) are fine. Talk about what you did, how many came, and what
outcomes you had, as well as any advice for the listener!

Re: {LibGaming} Re: One Game One Community

mhel...@illinoisalumni.org (BWS Johnson) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:57:07 UT

Salve!
be familiar with seeing your
D'oh, that is most certainly not local. I am not still in the area, I
live in DC. I was a LEEPer, so I was never properly in the area, but I
know there was a good thai place down the street ;) Let me know if
you've got questions at a distance.
Cheers,
Brooke

Looking for reviews of games?

etdanfo...@gmail.com (Liz Danforth) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:11:57 UT

I recently bumped into this site and thought this group might benefit
from knowing about it. It is a metasite that aggregates reviews of
everything from movies and TV to... games. The games are sorted by
platform, which is great. I expect to come back here early and often!

The site is Metacritic: [link]

Re: {LibGaming} Re: One Game One Community

bloo...@gmail.com (Brian L) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:27:05 UT

Hi Brooke,

I'm a librarian at the Urbana Free Library, which I'm thinking you may be
familiar with seeing your illinoisalumni address. Are you still in the
area?

Brian