The gaming collection which includes tabletop, roleplay and digital games is physically available at the Laurier Library Waterloo campus. Items can be sent to other campuses. Through a generous grant from the Student Life Levy Fund in 2017, the Library has created the Game Library.Collection contentsover 180 board gamesover 200 digital gamesXbox 360 GamesXbox One GamesPS3 GamesPS4 GamesPS5 GamesNintendo Switch Games9 game consolesXbox 360Xbox OneXbox Series XPS3PS4PS5Nintendo SwitchNintendo ClassicSuper Nintendo ClassicOculus Rift virtual reality systema projectora gaming laptop with digital games through SteamClick this link to view a full list of board games and digital games that we have in our collection.LocationThe collection is located on the main floor of the Waterloo campus library. Requests for gaming consoles for use in Brantford and requests for the Oculus Rift, the gaming laptop or the projector should be directed to Michelle Goodridge.Who can use the collection?Tabletop (board game) and digital games (discs) can be borrowed by the following users: students, staff and faculty on 28-day loan. Alumni and Community borrowers will have access but are limited to 21-days loan. The gaming consoles (eg. PS5, Nintendo Switch) will be available for 14-day loan and must be picked up and returned to the library circulation desk in Waterloo (not the book bins) when the library is open. These items will not be shipped to other campuses and are not available to Alumni and Community members. Faculty and staff can contact Michelle specifically if they need a console sent to another campus for arrangements. Users must check the items out before use, even if they plan to just use them in the library so we can review usage statistics and accountability. The gaming items have fines and fees for replacement that are different than regular items in the collection. The fine for a lost game is $125 similar to the lost book fine, however, the fine for a lost console (eg. PS5, Nintendo Switch) is $400. Game Collection – Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use GuidelinesThe game collection was established for the use of students, faculty and staff at Laurier for both educational and recreational purposes. In order to ensure a pleasant and respectful environment, and to ensure proper use of the gaming materials and equipment, the Laurier Library asks that users of the collection respect and follow this Code of Conduct (or Use Guidelines) and comply with all other relevant policies established by Laurier Library and Wilfrid Laurier University.Appropriate use of the game collection means:Being respectful of those around you including and not limited to other users and staffRefraining from behaviour both in-person and online that may be interpreted as intimidating, harassing, disruptive or offensive by other usersImmediately reporting abuses, problems and problem users to Library staffReporting any equipment malfunctions or technical problemsReturning all items to the circulation desk Following all applicable game provider codes of conduct when using library equipment and games online (e.g. Playstation Community Code of Conduct)Removing any personal data from gaming console systems before returning to the libraryEnsuring proper use of all gaming equipment and preventing damage to the games and equipmentComply with the terms of Wilfrid Laurier University Policy 9.1 “Use of Information Technology”Comply with the terms of Wilfrid Laurier University Policy 12.3 “Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct”