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.  ALA Play!

    Posted Jun 18, 2021 03:58 PM
    It is one week until ALA play which this year is on Friday June 25th at 6pm central. Register here: https://www.ala.org/rt/gamert/ala-play

    This year ALA play is virtual and free and open for everybody. Come play some party games. We might try some Jackbox, Among Us, Board Game Arena, and Codenames. Invite anyone that you like playing with.

    Don't know how to play?
    That is great!
    We love teaching as well as playing. Here are some guides though if you want to do research (typical librarian).
    JB: https://www.jackboxgames.com/how-to-play/
    Codenames: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQLJVtc5FA4&ab_channel=CGE-CzechGamesEdition

    See you there. P.S. Register https://www.ala.org/rt/gamert/ala-play

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    Jessica Spears
    Librarian
    Brooklyn Public Library
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