GAMERT (Gaming) Round Table

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The mission of the Games and Gaming Round Table is to provide the following:
  • A forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns surrounding games in libraries;
  • Resources to the library community to support the building and maintaining of library game collections;
  • A force for initiating and supporting game programming in libraries;
  • Create an awareness of, and need for, the support of the value of gaming and play in libraries, schools, and related learning communities.
  • Create an awareness of the value of games and gaming in library outreach and community engagement plans.
  • A professional and social forum for networking among librarians and non-librarians interested in games and gaming.

  • 1.  Violent Video Games at Elmhurst Public Library: The Debate

    Posted Mar 28, 2013 09:09 AM

    I thought everyone might be interested in seeing this article:

    "A group of Elmhurst residents is pushing for the Elmhurst Public Library to reevaluate its policy for carrying video games rated “M” (mature); in response, the library has released an extensive PDF document of information and varying opinions on the topic."

    http://elmhurst.patch.com/articles/violent-video-games-at-elmhurst-public-library-the-debate

    It would be great if GameRT could provide resources for libraries on this topic.

    Jenny
    ALA staff, GameRT staff liaison



  • 2.  RE: Violent Video Games at Elmhurst Public Library: The Debate

    Posted Apr 06, 2013 10:41 AM

    Thank you, Jenny! I'm collecting articles like this one.  Many thanks, Ann.



  • 3.  RE: Violent Video Games at Elmhurst Public Library: The Debate

    Posted May 10, 2013 08:19 AM

    I just saw a follow-up to the request to remove M-rated video games at the Elmhurst (IL) Public Library:

    Elmhurst library board rejects request to stop carrying M-rated video games

    "Rejecting claims of a direct link between violent video games and violent behavior, Elmhurst Public Library board members Tuesday turned down requests by a small group of residents to change the library's selection policy for violent video games."



  • 4.  RE: Violent Video Games at Elmhurst Public Library: The Debate

    Posted May 10, 2013 08:31 AM

    Thanks for the update. It is good to see them stick to their very reasonable policy.

    --diane



  • 5.  RE: Violent Video Games at Elmhurst Public Library: The Debate

    Posted May 25, 2013 05:21 PM

    I agree.    Does ALA give guidelines on selection criteria/collection development policies for items like video games?

    Mary Ann