# Super Mario Studying The University of Calgary Library Puts Video Games on Shelves By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-calgary-library References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/09/university-to-a.php) & [thegauntlet](http://thegauntlet.ca/story/14711) Though it isn't the first academic institution to do so, the [University of Calgary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-chichester) is still making a radical move by including a [video game collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box) within the library's study space. Librarian Jerremie Clyde points out that "studying games as a media, whether it's in social sciences, communication and culture, education [or] digital humanities, is becoming more popular." The [University of Calgary library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manchester-university) will be aiming to build a compendium of varied gaming resources, including computer and TV games from past and present. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Studying Games:** Opportunity for educational institutions to incorporate video games as a study resource in various fields, such as social sciences, communication and culture, and education. - **Video Game Collections:** Increasing demand for libraries and academic institutions to curate extensive collections of video games for research and academic purposes. - **Digital Humanities:** Emerging trend of integrating video games into the field of digital humanities, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary research and analysis. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Incorporating video game collections within educational institutions to enhance learning experiences and explore new teaching methodologies. - **Library Services:** Providing comprehensive video game collections in libraries to cater to the growing demand of studying games as an academic resource. - **Digital Entertainment:** Collaborating with academic institutions to promote gaming as a serious medium for research and analysis, expanding the reach of video games beyond traditional entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game Character Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toadstool-cafe.md) - [Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-worlds.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Psychology-Based Esports Degrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-chichester.md) - [Collegiate Esports Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centennial-college.md) - [Retro Gaming Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box.md) - [Animated Game-Inspired Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-road.md)