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.  Library near Lake Jackson TX

    Posted Jun 20, 2022 10:50 AM
    I saw a post on Twitter about someone moving who couldn't sell all of the board games they were trying to unload before the move. They have tried their local library who in their words is not accepting donations. If you are a librarian near Lake Jackson, TX who would like to be put in touch with this person trying to give away games let me know. I don't know if TX libraries have a state wide delivery option like we have in IN so you may need to be willing to drive to get these, and I don't know my TX geography well enough to know what other major cities are near by.

    George

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    George Bergstrom
    SW Regional Coordinator, Professional Development Office
    Indiana State Library
    He/Him/His
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  • 2.  RE: Library near Lake Jackson TX

    Posted Jun 21, 2022 09:46 AM
    The games have found a home. Thanks everyone.

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    George Bergstrom
    SW Regional Coordinator, Professional Development Office
    Indiana State Library
    He/Him/His
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