Gaming Librarian Appointed

http://ulatmac.wordpress.com/2007/04/26/immersive-learning-gaming-librarian-appointed/

News from McMaster University:

The University Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn McCann to the position of Immersive Learning (Gaming) Librarian. Shawn comes to us from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan where he is the Digital Projects Librarian and has also held the position Web Librarian. Shawn’s official start date is August 1 2007. Shawn’s primary responsibility will be for exploring, creating, supporting and promoting library resources through gaming and virtual worlds. In particular, he brings strong technical skills; library experience; grant writing; classroom teaching experience; and, of course, a personal interest in gaming.

Thos are some cool responsibilities: Shawn’s primary responsibility will be for exploring, creating, supporting and promoting library resources through gaming and virtual worlds. 🙂

Congrats Shawn!