This article is from the first edition of The Video Game Librarian website I published between 2008 and 2010. It was originally written on November 4, 2008.

Here are some more session notes and presentation details from the currently ongoing 2008 Games, Learning & Libraries Symposium courtesy of the ALA’s News About Games and Gaming blog:

• Real Data on Video Game Violence – Dr. Larry Kutner, author of Grand Theft Childhood: The Surprising Truth About Violent Video Games, discussed the truth about the connection between video games and youth violence. Quick Preview: There isn’t one.
• GamerDad: Helping Kids & Parents Find the Right Games – Andrew Bub, founder of the GamerDad website, explained why “You have to be a gamer to understand games!” and discussed some of the worries around video games.
• The Power of Play – Jon-Paul C. Dyson of the Strong National Museum of Play talked about the importance of play.

Today is the final day of the symposium.