Library creates board game collection
We’re excited to announce board games have arrived at the CMU Libraries! The board game collection is available to all CMU students, faculty, and staff for seven days circulation with no renewals. The collection can be found to the right of the Library Services Desk on the 2nd floor. The library will be hosting board game events with games from the collection and inviting students, faculty, and staff to bring games of their own to play. Details surrounding these events will be advertised at a later date.
We are dedicated to providing a diverse range of resources, as well as fostering community engagement. Board games allow stories and information to be presented in new formats while also encouraging critical thinking and problem solving. Many games rely on communication and thus create grounds for social engagement and assist in social literacy development. These aspects were at the forefront of our decision to create this collection.
Collections and programs such as this have become increasingly important in libraries. Through this collection and programming, the library will provide a safe and common space for students to gather, engage, learn, and, most importantly, have fun.
The board game collection includes classic titles such as Catan and Carcassonne and newer games like Wingspan and the Lost Ruins of Arnak. Each game was carefully selected for the collection, considering factors such as player count, game mechanics, language dependence, difficulty, and playing time. Each game provides a unique experience. Some cooperatively pit players against the game and others are purely competitive with each player striving to come out on top.
We can’t wait for these games to be in your hands and start rolling dice, drawing cards, and creating new connections!
