Upcoming Webinar: Video Game Collections in Libraries, Pt. #2

Hello once more, games-interested library colleagues!

Just sending a reminder that next week Wednesday, December 11th, from 10:00-11:00 am CST (11:00 am - Noon EST), I'll be co-presenting alongside the inimitable Jenna Gilles (Youth Services Associate, Chippewa Falls Public Library) and Jamie Hein (Library Director, Clintonville Public Library) as we continue our series helping guide librarians in how to create robust video game collections in libraries! Here's brief description about what we'll be covering in part #2:

• "So - once you’ve acquired the games themselves for your collection… what then? Have no fear! In this second part of our series, we’ll return to tackle the functional, 'nuts and bolts' methods and best practices of ongoing video game collection management. This webinar will delve into processing recommendations (like labeling, marking, & barcoding), cataloging considerations (e.g., how long should games’ checkout periods be?), displaying the collections to be browsable for patrons (where in the library? How should they be organized? Should you ‘care’ about ratings?), procedural standards for keeping your games ‘safe’ (and easily navigable for staff!) - and more. We aim to illustrate that – with a bit of diligence and learning for staff and patrons alike – the ongoing facilitation of video game collections in libraries ought to be no more burdensome on day-to-day operations than offering any other collection, all while allowing libraries to better meet the needs of entirely new user groups – and increase circulation!"

• For more information (and to add the event to your calendar), head here!

• And if you missed part #1 (about Selection & Acquisition), you can check it out here!

Special thanks to the Indiana State Library for hosting us, and for the American Library Association's Games & Gaming Round Table for co-sponsoring the event! We look forward to seeing folks on December 11th!

Stay groovy, 

~Chris

Chris Baker (he/him/his) Public Library Consultant, Games & Learning Consultant Library Services Team, Division of Libraries and Technology Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 201 West Washington Avenue | Madison WI 53703 608-264-6709 | chris.baker@dpi.wi.gov | dpi.wi.gov