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1.2 Cataloguing Games

Games of all types are popular in libraries. However, the diversity of games and gaming formats present some unique cataloguing challenges. Mackenzie Johnson spoke with Emma Cross [profile, ORCID] from Carleton University about those challenges and the current thinking about how to address them. Their conversation covers best practices, recommendations for those starting a gaming collection, and why games (and cataloguing games) matter.

Read the transcript.

Episode producer: McKenzie Johnson
Featured image by Rebecca Oliver on Unsplash

 

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