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.  New Blog Post! - GameRT Announces the Platinum Play 2025 Classics

    Posted Apr 16, 2025 12:24 PM

    New Blog Post! - GameRT Announces the Platinum Play 2025 Classics

    "The Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) of the American Library Association is pleased to announce its second cohort of classic titles to be included in the Hall of Fame for its Platinum Play Award (the 'Platy')."

    GameRT Announces the Platinum Play 2025 Classics

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    GameRT Announces the Platinum Play 2025 Classics
    CHICAGO, IL - The Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) of the American Library Association is pleased to announce its second cohort of classic titles to be included in the Hall of Fame for its Platinum Play Award (the "Platy").


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    Tylar Kerstetter
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  • 2.  RE: New Blog Post! - GameRT Announces the Platinum Play 2025 Classics

    Posted Apr 23, 2025 07:58 AM

    Is there a comprehensive list of Platinum Play selections somewhere? I realize the individual blog posts can be found, but I was surprised I couldn't find the complete list on https://games.ala.org/platinum-play-game-hall-of-fame/ or at least linked from there.



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    Paul Richmond
    Assistant Technical Services Librarian
    Emerson College
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  • 3.  RE: New Blog Post! - GameRT Announces the Platinum Play 2025 Classics

    Posted Apr 24, 2025 04:09 AM

    Paul,

     

    It is on the GameRT website instead of the blog: https://www.ala.org/gamert/platinum-play-hall-fame

     

    -George

     

    George Bergstrom

    Regional Coordinator-Professional Development, Southern
    Indiana State Library

    317-447-2242
    gbergstrom@library.in.gov

    @TheLibGamer

     




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