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SUMMARY:What's Up Wednesday - Video Game Collections in Libraries\, Pt. #2: Processing\, Cataloging\, Displaying\, & ‘Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:This event is being co-sponsored ALA's Games & Gaming Round 
 Table.\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n	Chris Baker\, Public Library Consultant / Games 
 & Learning Consultant\, Library Services Team of the Wisconsin Dept. of 
 Public Instruction\, chris.baker@dpi.wi.gov\n	Jenna Gilles\, Youth Services 
 Associate\, Chippewa Falls Public Library\, 
 jgillesturner@mycfpl.org\n	Jamie Hein\, Library Director\, Clintonville 
 Public Library\, jhein@clintonvillelibrary.org\n\n\nDescription:\n\nIn part 
 one of our Video Game Collections in Libraries webinar series\, we 
 discussed important considerations and helpful advice that a librarian 
 would want to consider when initially developing (or strengthening) a video 
 game collection for their space\; we showcased data that could be utilized 
 to advocate for a robust game collection\, offered budgeting tips for 
 funding borrowable games\, highlighted resources & tips to help with video 
 game selection decisions (for novices and experts alike)\, weighed in about 
 video game release & acquisition schedules\, and even touched on the equity 
 and accessibility benefits of offering said collections to your community. 
 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!\n\nJoin Meeting: 
 https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_zKX2fV9LTmGH1Vudgisr7Q
ORGANIZER;CN="George Bergstrom":MAILTO:GBergstrom@library.IN.gov
CATEGORIES:ISL - Virtual Event
CONTACT;CN="George Bergstrom":MAILTO:GBergstrom@library.IN.gov
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