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.

GameRT Call for Proposals for ALA Annual 2017

  • 1.  GameRT Call for Proposals for ALA Annual 2017

    Posted Nov 22, 2016 02:13 PM

    The Games and Gaming Roundtable is now accepting conference presentation proposals on games and gaming in libraries for the American Library Association Conference, June 22-27, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Presenters will be required to provide either a twenty-minute presentation with Q & A or an hour-long hands on workshop.

    Proposals are due by December 14th, 2016.

    Please submit your proposals through GameRT's Conference Abstract website.


    You must include the names and email addresses of all presenters along with any other information that is required. 


     

    If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at thematthewmurray@gmail.com.

     

    Please pass this message on to any people you feel may find it relevant.

     

    Regards,

    Matthew Murray

    Chair, GameRT Program Planning Committee