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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Outreach through Games & Gaming w/ ACRL ULS Academic Outreach Committee

  • 1.  Outreach through Games & Gaming w/ ACRL ULS Academic Outreach Committee

    Posted Sep 19, 2018 10:35 AM

    The ACRL/ULS Academic Outreach Committee offers a series of Online Roundtable Discussions on topics related to academic outreach endeavors. You are invited to join in the next one, later this month!

    September 2018 topic: Outreach through Games & Gaming

    This month's discussion will focus on how academic libraries use games & gaming in outreach. Come prepared to talk about what you're doing, share ideas, successes, and lessons learned. Join us for a lively discussion and leave with great ideas to bring back to your library!

    Each discussion will be hosted on YouTube Live, will last one hour, and will be limited to 9 participants and 1 facilitator (like a face-to-face roundtable discussion). Discussions are limited in numbers to encourage active discussion from all participants, varying in expertise.

     

    Sign up for one of the following dates and times:
    Tuesday, September 25 10am PST / 11am MST / 12pm CST / 1pm EST / Register
    Wednesday, September 26 11am PST / 12pm MST / 1pm CST / 2pm EST / Register
    Thursday, September 27   12pm PST / 1pm MST / 2pm CST / 3pm EST / Register

    You will need a valid Gmail/Google account and a microphone to participate. Confirmation details and instructions for accessing the discussion will be sent to participants by email.

    Questions?  Please email ULS.AOC@gmail.com

    Best,
    ULS Academic Outreach Committee



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    Chris Davidson
    Campus & Community Engagement Librarian
    Northwestern University Library
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