FIND A GAME
Gaming Alignment heads to Gen Con
Christopher Harris, Coordinator of the School Library System of Genesee Valley BOCES, is presenting two sessions at Gen Con on gaming in libraries. Gen Con, the largest and oldest gaming convention according to their site, this year added additional sessions and workshops to support the use of gaming in schools and libraries. Check out the session descriptions and our latest game alignment handout below the fold...
Welcome to the Library From public meeting rooms as a gaming space to easy access reference materials for rechecking the weight of a broad sword, libraries have a lot to offer gamers and gaming groups. As more libraries embrace video and tabletop gaming programs, this is a great opportunity to forge partnerships. Learn about school, public and college libraries around the country that are hosting gaming events. Whether you are looking for large tables, big screens, or a chance to gain new players, your local library may be just the place to visit. And don't worry...it isn't about the "Shhh!" anymore.
Games to Go Need an extra copy of Ticket to Ride for a party? Want to try out a new video game before buying it? Why not check with your local library! More and more libraries are adding video or tabletop games to their circulating collections. As a way to spread interest in modern board games or a chance to expose new players to games beyond Monopoly, a game library is an exciting way to share the fun or try before you buy. With examples of successful lending libraries of games from school, public and college libraries, you will have plenty of ideas to take back to your local library.
