NCompass Live: Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: a conversation with Aaron Stanton of BookLamp.org
Channel: Nebraska Library Commission
Date: 2012-09-26

On this episode of Tech Talk, Michael will be talking with Aaron Stanton, founder and CEO of BookLamp.org and the Book Genome Project, a technology-based book discovery platform built on computer-derived BookDNA. He will be talking about The Game of Books project that will be launching in October. The Game of Books uses technology, the written word, and our human connections to inspire and engage readers in a way that's never been possible. Powered by the Book Genome Project and being built in collaboration with librarians, writers, teachers, gamers, and readers, The Game of Books rewards readers for completing literary "Journeys" - earning badges and points by reading books that have rare and unique themes. Played with both physical game pieces, such as bookmarks, and a mobile application that allows readers to scan the barcode of a book to see what badges it contains, The Game engages readers by turning the discovery process into both an exploratory adventure and a modern treasure hunt in the stacks of the Library.
NCompass Live - Sept. 26, 2012
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/