Popular Culture

The purpose of this discussion group is to develop recommended practices in collections, programming, and related topics in the field of music and media, including CDs, MP3s, and emerging technologies and services in music media for teens.

Discusses issues relating to teens and gaming and develops and disseminates best practices in collections, programming, and related topics in the field of gaming (including video, computer, internet, handheld, mobile, board, card, and miniatures) for young adults ages 12-18.

Discusses issues relating to anime and develops and disseminates best practices in collections, programming, and related topics in the popularity of anime and its affects on teens. Regularly shares good program practices and successful anime events as well as makes anime title recommendation to the group.

We engage those interested in games and gaming activities in libraries of all kinds and to collaborate with ALA units to support gaming initiatives and programs across the Association. Games, as defined in their broadest sense, include traditional and modern board, card, video, mobile, computer, live-action, role-playing, and miniature games.