GSL 83: Social Media and Soliciting Free Games

In Games in Schools and Libraries Donald Dennis and Jenn Bartlett, of the Manchester Public Library, talk about utilizing social media and soliciting free games. 

You can see more Jenn on  Favorite Game Friday, Instagram, and Board Game Geek

• http://www.dicetower.com/video-category/favorite-game-friday
• boardgamegeek.com/user/boardgamelibrarian
• https://www.instagram.com/boardgame.librarian/

 00:42 Social Media Discussion

• Hootsuite
• Instagram
• Readit and the gaming subreadit
• Twitter & Board Game Hour on twitter
• Facebook & The League of Librarian Gamers & Library Marketing and Outreach

30:40 ShushCon Ad!

32:29 Soliciting Donations

Donald and Jenn talk about soliciting donations from publishers who may be experiencing fatigue from the librarians asking for free games. 

Companies Discussed

• Rio Grande Games
• GMT Games
• Brotherwise games  - Best known for Boss Monster  
• Christian  and Osprey Games

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