Methods – An online survey regarding tabletop games in libraries was developed with input from academic, public, and school librarians. This study used the term “tabletop games” to refer to the array of game styles that are played in real-world, social settings, such as board games, dice and card games, collectible card games, and role-playing games. Objective – The purpose of this study is to explore collection development, cataloguing, processing, and circulation practices for tabletop game collections in libraries. While much is being written about gaming in libraries, little has been written to help libraries navigate current role-playing game book publication and sales models. Originality/value ‐ Many libraries are interested in supporting fantasy role-playing games with collections, but do not know where to start.
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Spending less on collections requires a greater amount of imagination, socializing, creativity, collaboration and literacy on the part of program participants. Libraries interested in supporting fantasy role-playing game programming with collections need not spend much.
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Free or modestly priced options are available for libraries on a shoestring budget. While an overwhelming quantity of publications are often available for purchase, usually only a bare minimum is required to run a role-playing game. Findings ‐ Many options are available to libraries wishing to provide support for fantasy role-playing game programming. Details of print, print-on-demand, free and purchasable downloads, and subscription-based options for major fantasy role-playing games and alternatives are provided.
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Design/methodology/approach ‐ Current and emerging publication and sales models of pencil and paper, tabletop fantasy role-playing games are explored. Purpose ‐ This paper aims to provide libraries with collections advice regarding fantasy role-playing games.