Libraries and Pokemon GO
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Libraries and PokeMon Go: RISING TO THE CHALLENGE P u b l i c l i b r a r i e s a r e h i g h l y t r u s t e d i n s t i t u t i o n s r o o t e d i n t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d s t h a t t h e y s e r v e .
Transcript of Libraries and Pokemon GO
Libraries and PokeMon Go:RISING TO THE CHALLENGE
Public libraries are highly trusted institutions rooted in the neighborhoods that they serve.
PokeStop
Many libraries are a Pokestop
Used to collect balls and other tools
Lures – 30 minutes to “lure” Pokemon
PokeStop
Why is this important for libraries?People will come to the
library to collect items“Lures” will draw
people to the library (at all hours)
Libraries can set off “lures” (via the game)
Gyms
Some libraries have a gym Not used until players reach level
5 and pick a team Pokemon battles are conducted
in gyms Why is this important for
libraries? People will come to the library to
play the game Battles are better when you play
in groups Libraries have study rooms
and/or tables for groups
Wi-Fi & GPS
The Internet & GPS are required to play Pokemon GO
Cell service in some communities can be spotty
Sometimes GPS works better on Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi & GPS
Why is this important for libraries? Most libraries offer free Wi-
Fi Players can do the
following all from a library: Set off Incense to lure
Pokemon Transfer and Evolve
Pokemon Set off a Lure and/or
battle in a Gym Catch Pokemon
Know your landscape
Power
Pokemon Go is a huge power drain
Why is this important for libraries?Libraries could
be a source of power
Other Amenities
Pokemon Go requires that you walk
Players will hang around outside libraries with Lures and PokeStops
Why is this important for libraries? Places to sit and rest Drinking fountains Bathrooms Snacks
“Crawls”, Tours & Meetups
“Crawls”, Tours & Meetups Why is this important for
libraries? Libraries can do tours of
local Poke Stops and Gyms and hold Meetups
Mobile hot spots Portable chargers Players can:
1. Meet local players. 2. Drink tons of booze. 3. Capture some new
Pokemon.
Social Media
Share Pokemon Go events on library Facebook page
Join local Pokemon Go page or create one
How do I download the
game?How do I play?
What kinds of programming can we do?
How do I find out if my
library is a PokeStop or has a gym?
And more…
