GAMERT (Gaming) Round Table

last person joined: 23 hours ago 

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.  Newsletter - Yes

    Posted Jul 17, 2015 08:54 AM

    Hello all, 


    Just an update to say that the newsletter is coming...but not today. In order to ensure that we do this right the first time, following ALA procedures and working within established systems to create a newsletter with long-term viability, it will take a bit longer. 


    Right now, we are working with Production Services to have a template created in the ALA email system. That should be done in not too long. The content will then be loaded and emails sent. 


    Thank you for your patience,


    Chris



  • 2.  RE: Newsletter - Yes

    Posted Sep 15, 2015 11:27 AM

    How's this coming along? I am interested in seeing some correspondence regarding opportunities to get involved with GameRT.



  • 3.  RE: Newsletter - Yes

    Posted Sep 17, 2015 06:16 AM

    Now I know how those Kickstarter people feel as they write another update promising something coming soon. I do have some solid news to report, though. The template from ALA Production Services is done and I will be sending the content on to our new staff liaison, Tina Coleman, next week. Hopefully the first newsletter will follow by the end of the month. 



  • 4.  RE: Newsletter - Yes

    Posted Nov 11, 2015 05:57 PM

    Thank you for getting that newsletter out there. I look forward to the next issue after Midwinter.

    Will future newsletters offer information on getting involved with GameRT? In the newsletter, I see that there's a call for a newsletter editor, and for a Con Liaison. How do general members get involved?

    What welcome communications are available to new members? How soon after completing the Volunteer Form or GameRT Interest Form should members expect a response? Are there any resources for Library Sci or Info Sci students who are interested in focusing on Games in Libraries?