Joshua J. Carlson is Director of Youth Services at Utica Public Library. A fan of games of all kinds, particularly Magic: the Gathering, he has successfully created gaming programs at every library he has worked for. Currently, the Utica Public Library holds monthly Magic: the Gathering tournaments and frequent casual gaming events. Joshua is married to a wonderful woman, and has two cats, a dog, a fish and a tarantula. Contact Joshua at carlsonjj@gmail.com.