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.  Look at my DnD Poster!

    Posted Aug 28, 2024 09:15 AM

    Hello everybody! I just wanted to post a picture of the DnD poster I made for my library. I'm super proud! I felt like many patrons borrowing the books were first timers, so I made this poster to explain how each book relates to the other.



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    Margaret Glover
    Student
    University of PittsburghSchool of Computing and Information
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  • 2.  RE: Look at my DnD Poster!

    Posted Aug 28, 2024 09:22 AM
    That's a great poster, Margaret!

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  • 3.  RE: Look at my DnD Poster!

    Posted Aug 29, 2024 09:52 AM

    Wow, nicely done!  And kudos to your library on bringing RPGs to your user community!  It's such an empowering format for so many. 



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    William Cuthbertson
    Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences Librarian
    University of California, Davis
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  • 4.  RE: Look at my DnD Poster!

    Posted Aug 30, 2024 03:47 PM

    Thanks! I tried to get a starter kit bags going, but I could only convince them to get the books at this juncture. I will keep chipping away though!



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    Margaret Glover
    Student
    University of PittsburghSchool of Computing and Information
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  • 5.  RE: Look at my DnD Poster!

    Posted Aug 30, 2024 04:32 PM

    Really wonderful work, Margaret! Your work visually alluring and easy to read. 

    My library system hosts quarterly one-shots for adults; having a one-shot format / isolated adventure is super helpful for engaging new players. 



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    Gayle Radwick
    Information Specialist
    Muncie Public Library
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  • 6.  RE: Look at my DnD Poster!

    Posted Sep 03, 2024 12:38 PM

    Thank you! Do you have any recommendations for any specific one-shots? I have used DMsGuild to search but sometimes that takes quite a bit of time to find a one-shot that is the correct length of time and skill level and still be fun. I'm hoping to convince my Library to do more!



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    Margaret Glover
    Student
    University of PittsburghSchool of Computing and Information
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  • 7.  RE: Look at my DnD Poster!

    Posted Sep 03, 2024 12:49 PM

    If you don't mind PDFs or can print them, most games/systems offer starter adventures to introduce their setting and rules.  And a lot of the titles that come our for Free RPG Day are release later on as free PDFs as well. Drivethrurpg is a great source for all these files.  

    Free RPG Day is June 22, 2024!

    DriveThruRPG



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    William Cuthbertson
    Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences Librarian
    University of California, Davis
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  • 8.  RE: Look at my DnD Poster!

    Posted Sep 04, 2024 08:39 AM

    If you are looking for specific things to buy, I really liked the Dungeons on Demand series by Dan Coleman. I've run his adventures as one shots and as connecting stories in larger campaigns. 



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    Stephen Allen
    Reference Assistant/Computer Technician
    Brewster Ladies Library
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