First off; I want to thank everyone for helping spread the word about our Wisconsin Games + Learning + Libraries Cohort. Only announced late last year, our WISELearn group already boasts 78 members, and has 42 affiliated resources that librarians can explore. The list of resources and valuable discussions will continue to grow throughout the year; you'll want to stay tuned!
- Want to join the group? First, register a WISELearn account; then head here to "Join This Group". You can introduce yourself in our "Greetings; Introduce Yourself to the Group!" discussion thread.
Second; I want to invite everyone interested in periodic updates about Wisconsin's efforts in the Games + Libraries space to join DPI's new Games-Learning-Libraries E-mail List! WISELearn does not currently allow the ability for members to receive notifications about added resources or discussion posts – so this new list will allow me to share immediate updates about important new resources, discussion questions, collaborative opportunities, and information about other relevant games-based projects and initiatives – right to your inbox.
As the Library Services Team continues to partner with groups like the Play Make Learn Conference and Field Day Learning Games to develop collaboration opportunities (past example linked) for Wisconsin librarians, this email list will the PERFECT way to be kept 'in the know' as soon as information can be made available.
Additionally, the list will serve as an effective troubleshooting and discussion space alongside the WISELearn Group. Even if you've already joined the Games + Libraries + Learning WISELearn Cohort, you'll want to subscribe to this email list; don't miss out! I won't use the list to announce every single new resource added or discussion post created, so you shouldn't expect your inbox to be overloaded*. I'm anticipating this group functioning similar to WisPubLib, but games + libraries focused. To join the list:
- Send an email to Subscribe-Games-Learning-
Libraries@lists.dpi.wi.gov - (You don't need to include anything in the email subject or body.)
- You will receive an email asking you to confirm that you'd like to subscribe; follow those instructions to complete the process.
- I will approve your subscription; then, when appropriate, you can begin contributing & responding to questions and updates by emailing games-learning-libraries@
lists.dpi.wi.gov. Emails sent to the group list (including in response to anything I send out) will be shared with everyone subscribed to the list.
*Note: I'll manage the list carefully to ensure we're only sharing relevant updates about discussions, opportunities, and resources of particular utility to those subscribed.
To pique folks' interest about what types of items I'll highlight with the list, I'll include info here about an excellent ready-made Dungeons & Dragons program resource that was added to our WISELearn group by expert DM Todd Gibbons; thank you Todd, for this stellar resource:
- Dungeons and Dragons Introductory One-Shot: Book of Constructs
- "This is a Dungeons and Dragons module meant to introduce new dungeon masters and players to the game. The module runs about 2-2.5 hours and accommodates a group of 3-8 players. This module does require the Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook to play."
- "The game is formatted like an escape room to introduce players and the DM to the basic mechanics in a condensed amount of time. In the attached folder there are the module pdf, printout maps, props and premade character sheets to make it easy as possible to sit down and start playing. The setting is also open ended regarding the world and lore, so it makes a good introductory game to larger campaign or to insert to an existing one."
So... what are you waiting for? Join our WISELearn Group, sign up for the email list, and go download the free .zip file to begin working on a D&D program in your library space – today! 
Game on, my friends; I look forward to collaborating with you all!
Chris Baker, Public Library Consultant, Library Services Team
Department of Public Instruction
(608) 264-6709 christopher.baker@dpi.wi.gov
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