Publication Date
11-1-2025
Abstract
The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library successfully expanded its 2024 International Games Day (IGD) into a two-day event featuring gaming recreation and career-focused programming that included presentations from faculty, students, and industry professionals on topics ranging from VR projects and esports to digital humanities and professional streaming. Through enhanced campus partnerships and targeted outreach, the event achieved a 21.1% increase in attendance with 230 total participants and high satisfaction ratings, demonstrating how academic libraries can effectively engage their communities through programming that combines recreational gaming with professional development in emerging technology fields.