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.  Play with GameRT - Minecraft

    Posted Jul 09, 2021 02:07 PM
    Play with GameRT!

    Friday, July 30, 2021
    7p - 9p Central

    Featured game: Minecraft

    View the livestream on Twitch:
    https://www.twitch.tv/alagamert

    GameRT will be streaming Minecraft gameplay on Twitch while discussing how the game can be used for library programming. Join us live to ask questions and share advice! Anyone can view the livestream - you do not need to own the game to watch the live gameplay. You will need a Twitch account to participate in the livestream chat.

    A limited number of people can also play with us. You need to own Minecraft for Windows 10, mobile, or console in order to play on the host's server (Java Edition owners will NOT be able to join us). To enter for a chance to play with us, please fill out this Google Form:
    https://forms.gle/4tBamrejv6hhGvGX6

    We will not be playing Minecraft Education Edition, but discussion about this version of Minecraft will be facilitated.
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    Minecraft:
    https://www.minecraft.net/en-us
    Info on Minecraft versions:
    https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/get-minecraft
    Minecraft Support:
    https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us
    Minecraft Fandom Wiki:
    https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Minecraft_Wiki
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    This free game night event is hosted by the American Library Association's Games and Gaming Round Table (GameRT):
    http://www.ala.org/rt/gamert
    View the livestream on Twitch:
    https://www.twitch.tv/alagamert

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    Rebecca Strang
    She/Her/Hers
    Children's Services Librarian
    Naperville Public Library

    Board Member, Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT)
    Chair, GameRT Program Planning Committee

    www.ToPlayIsHuman.com
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  • 2.  RE: Play with GameRT - Minecraft

    Posted Jul 10, 2021 02:20 PM
    It is now on the blog, and I shared it with my state's email list. :)

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    Erica Ruscio, she/her
    Teen Services & Makerspace Librarian
    Ventress Memorial Library, Marshfield, MA 
    781-834-5535 ext. 2207, eruscio@ocln.org

    Board Member, ALA's Games & Gaming Roundtable
    *Every game its player; every player their game*

    Connect with Ventress Memorial Library on Facebook & Instagram
    Follow our Teen Room on InstagramTikTok & Blogger






  • 3.  RE: Play with GameRT - Minecraft

    Posted Jul 28, 2021 01:48 PM
    We need to change the date of this event. It is now happening on August 13th! Mark your calendars and prepare your pickaxes and shovels! Also, we're still looking for people to play with us! No experience necessary, but you need access to the game (can you check it out at your library??). 

    Play with GameRT!

    Friday, August 13, 2021
    7p - 9p Central

    Featured game: Minecraft

    View the livestream on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/alagamert

    GameRT will be streaming Minecraft gameplay on Twitch while discussing how the game can be used for library programming. Join us live to ask questions and share advice! Anyone can view the livestream - you do not need to own the game to watch the live gameplay. You will need a Twitch account to participate in the livestream chat.

    A limited number of people can also play with us. You need to own Minecraft for Windows 10, mobile, or console in order to play on the host's server (Java Edition owners will NOT be able to join us). To enter for a chance to play with us, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/4tBamrejv6hhGvGX6

    We will not be playing Minecraft Education Edition, but discussion about this version of Minecraft will be facilitated.
    -------------------------------------------------------------------
    -------------------------------------------------------------------
    Minecraft: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us
    Info on Minecraft versions: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/get-minecraft
    Minecraft Support: https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us
    Minecraft Fandom Wiki: https://minecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Minecraft_Wiki
    -------------------------------------------------------------------
    -------------------------------------------------------------------
    This free game night event is hosted by the American Library Association's Games and Gaming Round Table (GameRT): http://www.ala.org/rt/gamert
    View the livestream on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/alagamert


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    Rebecca Strang
    She/Her/Hers
    Children's Services Librarian
    Naperville Public Library

    Board Member, Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT)
    Chair, GameRT Program Planning Committee

    www.ToPlayIsHuman.com
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  • 4.  RE: Play with GameRT - Minecraft

    Posted Aug 13, 2021 10:07 PM
    Did you miss the livestream for our Learn & Play Minecraft event? Here's the video! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1117702844

    Twitch screenshot of Minecraft livestream



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    Rebecca Strang
    She/Her/Hers
    Children's Services Librarian
    Naperville Public Library

    Board Member, Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT)
    Chair, GameRT Program Planning Committee

    www.ToPlayIsHuman.com
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