Building a Library Collection of Serious Games and What to Do with It
Title:
Building a Library Collection of Serious Games and What to Do with It
Year:
2026
Original Order:
5532
Game:
TRD26ND307054
Short Description:
Explores the creation of serious game collections in libraries, how to encourage educators to use them in the classroom, and how to go beyond the classroom by collaborating with community partners.
Long Description:
Game collections need to serve their communities. While this means popular titles like D&D or Ticket to Ride should be included, it also means acquiring lesser known games that can help patrons explore tabletop gaming as something more than just a fun social activity. What types of games should you look at when exploring serious games, and once you have titles like Rosenstrasse, Freedom, or The Red Burnoose in your collection, how do you get people to play them? Join Matt Shoemaker, the person in charge of the analog games collection at Temple University Libraries as we explore what to look for in a serious game for the library, how to encourage teachers to work with you to use these games in the classroom, and how you can work with community partners to encourage exploration through play beyond the classroom and help build a population that looks at games beyond just a pastime.
Event Type:
TRD - Trade Day Events
Minimum Players:
1
Maximum Players:
30
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)