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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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Core Forum - Early Bird Reg closes soon

  • 1.  Core Forum - Early Bird Reg closes soon

    Posted Aug 18, 2023 09:48 AM

    Hey, everyone  - 

    Passing along this info from Core about the upcoming Core Forum in New Orleans. Looks like there are some interesting and timely topics and discussions planned.

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    Core Forum is steadily approaching like a New Orleans brass band!<o:p></o:p>

    Register Today<o:p></o:p>

    Learn about our fascinating keynotes and engaging sessions so you can make your case to attend and enjoy a whirlwind weekend with your peers October 19-21 in New Orleans.<o:p></o:p>

    View the full program:<o:p></o:p>

    ·         50+ educational programs<o:p></o:p>

    ·         30+ poster sessions<o:p></o:p>

    ·         6 preconferences<o:p></o:p>

    ·         2 amazing keynotes: Mona Lisa Saloy, Ph.D., Louisiana Poet Laureate; and Ben Jaffe, Creative Director of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band<o:p></o:p>

    ·         Meet with exhibitors<o:p></o:p>

    ·         Plus an awards reception, game night, dine arounds, and other social events!<o:p></o:p>

    View sessions by program track:<o:p></o:p>

    ·         Access & Equity<o:p></o:p>

    ·         Buildings & Operations<o:p></o:p>

    ·         Leadership & Management<o:p></o:p>

    ·         Metadata & Collections<o:p></o:p>

    ·         Preservation<o:p></o:p>

    ·         Technology<o:p></o:p>

    Early bird registration ends September 9th!<o:p></o:p>

    Register Today!<o:p></o:p>



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    Tina Coleman
    Memebership Marketing Specialist
    Staff Liaison - GNCRT and GameRT
    American Library Association
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