Game-related events for those of you attending #ALA12

[JP Porcaro]

Hey gang, here's the schedule of some gaming events at ALA in a few weeks:

One of the ALA Emerging Leaders project this year was on reviewing games. RSVP on the conference scheduler: http://ala12.scheduler.ala.org/node/1185

ALAPlay is our open-gaming / cosplaying / comic booky & graphic novely event. It is SOCIAL, FUN, and AWESOME. RSVP on the conference scheduler: http://ala12.scheduler.ala.org/node/1394 and on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/125915707540595/

The GameRT forum will be amazing as well. RSVP on the conference scheduler: http://ala12.scheduler.ala.org/node/506

Hope to see you guys gaming at the conference!

Signed,
JP "8bitlibrary.com"
PS Bring your DS's and challenge me at Pokemon / bring your 3DS's so we can "meet" in streetpass!

[Pauline]

There is also this session on play/gaming. I am co-presenting at this session. We plan to have opportunities for attendees to participate throughout the session. Hope to see you there!

Grown Ups Just Want to Have Fun! Library Play Programming for College Students of All Ages

When: 

Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 8:00am to 10:00am

Location: 

Anaheim Convention Center

201B

Presenters: 

Fantasia A. Thorne, Learning Commons Librarian, Syracuse University
Mary Snyder Broussard, Instructional Services Librarian, Lycoming College
Pauline Lynch Shostack, Associate Professor/Electronic Resources Librarian, Onondaga Community College
Scott Nicholson, Associate Professor, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University

Description: 

Research shows that adults who play tend to be more creative and curious in their approach to learning and work. The panel of speakers will share their research findings about the benefits of play and give an overview of current library play programs offered at their respective academic libraries. This presentation will also provide an opportunity to try some play activities yourself!