2009 app special librariesin s l
DESCRIPTION
Libraries are playing an up and coming role in the shaping of communities within the virtual world Second Life - and special libraries are no exception! In fact, the virtual world is an almost perfect medium to create a library focused on a particular topic. A fast-paced overview of Second Life, virtual librarianship, and the different types of libraries currently in-world will illustrate the power of special libraries and the impact they have on residents. Participants will be transported to Second Life libraries via a live demonstration, and will walk away with a feel for these exciting virtual communities and their opportunities for special libraries.(Presentation wrapped up with a tour of special libraries in Second Life.)TRANSCRIPT
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Applications for Special LibrariesIn Second Life
CoASL Annual Conference 2009
Victoria Petersen, Mancos Public Library
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What is Second Life?
Second Life is a web-Based 3-DVirtual World developed by Linden Labs, and created entirely by it’s residents.
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What Can You Do?
• Avatars• Create/Build• In-World Interaction
Meeting People Exploring Business Innovation Anything that you can do in RL,
plus More!
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The Many Faces of
Second Life
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Anything Goes…
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Build / Create
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Build / Create
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To Spend or Not to Spend?
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Fun Can Be Free…
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Go Where thePeople Are!
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Library Roles in Second Life
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Colorado Library Presence• CAL Second Life Interest Group (SLIG)•Have partnered with Alliance Library
System and TAP Information Consulting
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Contact:Victoria Petersen, aka Plautia Corvale
CAL’s Sustainable Living Libraryhttp://sustainablelivinglibrary.
blogspot.com/