[Michlib-l] Issues with Violent Video Games

[Derek Barth]

Thanks to all for your replies so far.  Keep 'em coming.

In our case, the game in question was one they play through a website
called Roblox, which is marketed toward 8-18 year olds.  We don't lend any
video games at this point.  I am almost certain that the game that the
patron objected to did not show any blood splattering, only the action of
shooting people.

On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 12:34 PM, Derek Barth <dbarth at bathtownship.us> wrote:

> We had a patron complain about seeing some youngster in our library
> playing a violent video game recently.
>
> Our library board now plans to discuss the matter in terms of policy.
>
> Are there any libraries in our state that prohibit certain video games?
> If so, are they only prohibited to minors/minors who don't have parental
> permission or to everyone?
>
> Does any library have a specific policy statement on this matter?
>
> I'm looking for assistance in best responses.
>
> Thanks to all who respond.
>
>
> Derek Barth
> Bath Township Library Center
>
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