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.
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GameRT Call for Proposals for ALA Midwinter 2017

  • 1.  GameRT Call for Proposals for ALA Midwinter 2017

    Posted Aug 10, 2016 12:55 AM

    The Games and Gaming Roundtable is now accepting conference presentation proposals on games and gaming in libraries for the American Library Association Midwinter Conference, January 20-24, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. Presenters will be required to provide either a twenty-minute presentation with Q & A or an hour-long hands on workshop.

    Proposals are due September 9th, 2016.

    Please include the names and email addresses of the presenters, and the title, a short description, and 200 word abstract of your proposal.


     

    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