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Libraries and Second LifeLibraries and Second Life
Susan AcamporaSystems LibrarianThe College of New RochelleApril, 2010
WELCOME!
Presentation ResourcesPresentation Resources
http://libraryguides.cnr.edu/http://libraryguides.cnr.edu/secondlifesecondlife
Where is Virtual Reality?Where is Virtual Reality?
L'atmosphère: météorologie populaire - Camille Flammarion, 1888Image from Wikipedia
Second LifeSecond Lifehttp://www.secondlife.com
Imagined, Owned, Created Imagined, Owned, Created by Usersby Users
A Virtual Class at A Virtual Class at InfoIslandInfoIsland
A Conference A Conference PresentationPresentation
SL grew out of gaming SL grew out of gaming tradition tradition
but it is not a game.but it is not a game.
www.virtualworldsreview.www.virtualworldsreview.com/com/
Rather, SL is…a MUVERather, SL is…a MUVEa Multi-User Virtual a Multi-User Virtual
EnvironmentEnvironment
Owned envisioned, created Owned envisioned, created and managed by SL users.and managed by SL users.
SL is made up of scores of digital SL is made up of scores of digital land parcels called islands that land parcels called islands that together form “the grid” or the together form “the grid” or the whole of SL.whole of SL.
Avatars can…Avatars can…
Do much the same things “in-world” as they do elsewhere…
and we can fly…and we can fly…
The 3D WebThe 3D Web
A Bit of SL History
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson 1992
-In 1999 opened Linden Labs, on Linden Alley in San Francisco. -Evolved his early virtual world experiments into Second Life.
Philip RosedalePhilip Rosedale
Second Life was originally called Linden World
A complex, interactive A complex, interactive community.community.
Second Life, Second Life, Learning and Learning and
LibrariesLibraries
The Horizon ReportThe Horizon Report
Praise for Virtual WorldsPraise for Virtual Worlds“ …“ …they are growing in popularity because they they are growing in popularity because they
combine many of the elements that make Web 2.0 combine many of the elements that make Web 2.0 really exciting: social networking, the ability to really exciting: social networking, the ability to share rich media seamlessly, the ability to connect share rich media seamlessly, the ability to connect with friends, a feeling of presence, and a connection with friends, a feeling of presence, and a connection to the community.to the community.
http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2007_Horizon_Report.pdfhttp://www.nmc.org/pdf/2007_Horizon_Report.pdf
““Over 200 academic institutions in SL as of Over 200 academic institutions in SL as of 2008.” 2008.”
Pathfinder Linden Pathfinder Linden
NMC : New Media Consortium NMC : New Media Consortium
A Class at NMC CampusA Class at NMC Campushttp://sl.nmc.org/about/
NMC Movie “Seriously Engaging: NMC Movie “Seriously Engaging: The Story of the NMC Campus in The Story of the NMC Campus in
Second Life”Second Life”
NMC Blog: The Campus Observer sl.nmc.org/
http://sl.nmc.org/2006/06/12/seriously-engaging-movie/
Second Life Acknowledges Second Life Acknowledges and Supports Educationand Supports Education
SLED SLED Second Life for Educators Web Site Second Life for Educators Web Site http://secondlife.com/educationhttp://secondlife.com/education
SLED BlogSLED Blog https://blogs.secondlife.com/community/community/https://blogs.secondlife.com/community/community/
educationeducation
SLED ListservSLED Listserv
https://lists.secondlife.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/https://lists.secondlife.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/educatorseducators
SL-EDucators maintain a SLED WikiSL-EDucators maintain a SLED Wikihttp://www.simteach.com/wiki/index.php?http://www.simteach.com/wiki/index.php?
title=Second_Life_Education_Wikititle=Second_Life_Education_Wiki
Central Florida Memory Central Florida Memory ProjectProject
www.cfm.orgwww.cfm.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LQKklJrIS0
Smithsonian InstitutionSmithsonian InstitutionLatino Virtual MuseumLatino Virtual Museum
Exhibit of Posters from the Exhibit of Posters from the Division of Community Division of Community
Education of Puerto RicoEducation of Puerto Rico
San Jose State University San Jose State University GSLISGSLIS
SJSU Library Student at WorkSJSU Library Student at Work
What Are Librarians What Are Librarians Doing in SL?Doing in SL?
Reference Reference Local Chat, IM, Group IM, Voice
Building CollectionsBuilding Collections
Volunteer WorkVolunteer Work
EventsEvents
A concert at Innovation A concert at Innovation IslandIsland
ClassesClasses
Planning for the FuturePlanning for the Future
Research and DevelopmentResearch and DevelopmentExploring and Integrating New Tools Exploring and Integrating New Tools for Better Information Deliveryfor Better Information Delivery
Information DeliveryInformation Delivery
Reference Services Reference Services
The Use of Digital ObjectsThe Use of Digital Objects
Linking to NotecardsLinking to Notecards
Linking to Places Via Linking to Places Via TeleportTeleport
Teleport DirectoryTeleport Directory
Teleport to Subject Teleport to Subject LibraryLibrary
Objects Linking to Media:Objects Linking to Media:SlideshowsSlideshows
Library EventsHistory of Virtual Reality
Objects Linking to VideoObjects Linking to Video
Objects Linking to Web Objects Linking to Web SitesSites
That launch your web That launch your web browser and bring you to a browser and bring you to a
website.website.
Architecture as Architecture as InformationInformation
The Environment Speaks for ItselfThe Environment Speaks for Itself
Sistine Chapel at VassarSistine Chapel at VassarThe Environment speaks for itself
The Globe TheatreThe Globe Theatre
A Walk Through Vincent’s A Walk Through Vincent’s Starry NightStarry Night
St. Pauls CathedralSt. Pauls Cathedral
Immersive Learning Immersive Learning EnvironmentsEnvironments
Role Playing and Re-Role Playing and Re-enactmentsenactments
Jousting on Renaissance Jousting on Renaissance IslandIsland
The Land of LincolnThe Land of Lincoln
Visit Ancient RomeVisit Ancient Rome
Systems IntegrationSystems Integration
SLOODLE which combines Second Life with the Moodle learning management system.
http://web.me.com/dlaks/FSO_Blog/LMO/Entries/2009/5/3_Future_Trends.html
The New SL Viewer 2 The New SL Viewer 2 BetaBeta
In addition to improved features for users to In addition to improved features for users to manage their second life experience including:manage their second life experience including: A browser-like navigation bar with forward and A browser-like navigation bar with forward and
back buttonsback buttons Save favorites and review teleport historySave favorites and review teleport history Side Bar with navigation toolsSide Bar with navigation tools Search function now powered by Google Search Search function now powered by Google Search
Appliance technology for ease in finding friends, Appliance technology for ease in finding friends, places, and things to doplaces, and things to do
NOW with Shared Media™Content creators NOW with Shared Media™Content creators can place Web pages, video, Flash content, can place Web pages, video, Flash content, and other web media, onto any surface in and other web media, onto any surface in Second LifeSecond Life
Libraries in Second Life
Two Major Library Two Major Library InitiativesInitiatives
The Alliance Virtual Library
The Alexandrian Free Library Consortium
Alliance Virtual LibraryAlliance Virtual Library Alliance Virtual LibraryAlliance Virtual Library
Alliance Library System of Alliance Library System of Peoria Illinois spearheaded Peoria Illinois spearheaded by Lori Bell/Lorelei Junotby Lori Bell/Lorelei Junot
Second Life Library ProjectSecond Life Library Project
Started with InfoIsland and Started with InfoIsland and evolved to 43 island evolved to 43 island ArchipelagoArchipelago
Staffed by international Staffed by international volunteers 80 hrs/weekvolunteers 80 hrs/week
Partnered with Partnered with Non Profit (ALA)Non Profit (ALA) Educational Institutions Educational Institutions
(SJSU)(SJSU) Government Agencies (CDC)Government Agencies (CDC)
Main IslandsMain Islands Info Island InternationalInfo Island International Info Island 1, 2Info Island 1, 2 InfotainmentInfotainment Innovation IslandInnovation Island Cybrary City, 1 and 2Cybrary City, 1 and 2 Ala Arts/Info islandAla Arts/Info island Renaissance IslandRenaissance Island Health Info IslandHealth Info Island Educ Islands 1,2,3,4Educ Islands 1,2,3,4
Info Island Foster LibraryInfo Island Foster Library
Library collections on Library collections on agriculture, art and agriculture, art and crafts, astronomy, crafts, astronomy, fashion, geography, fashion, geography, history, math, history, math, military science, military science, sports, veterinary sports, veterinary science, world science, world literature.literature.
Info Island International
Information, Information, Communications and Communications and Technology LibraryTechnology Library
General Info Tech Resources and Teacher’s ToolkitsGeneral Info Tech Resources and Teacher’s Toolkits SL guides to building, scripting, appearancesSL guides to building, scripting, appearances Vendor Products LinksVendor Products Links FreewareFreeware
Sci Fi and Fantasy PortalSci Fi and Fantasy Portal
A Tribute to Snow CrashA Tribute to Snow Crash
Peace Park – Religious Peace Park – Religious ResourcesResources
Health Info IslandHealth Info Island
The Consumer Health and Medical Libraries - CDCThe Consumer Health and Medical Libraries - CDC
Rachelville Childrens Rachelville Childrens LibraryLibrary
A whimsical environment of creatures, castles, secret gardens embedded with links to children’s and young adult literature
Mystery ManorMystery Manor
The Alexandrian Free
Library Consortium
AFLC
A consortium of community-based libraries.
Affiliated with:-Alliance Virtual Library, -The Second Life Library Project, -Information Island.
Provides services and resources suited to the various theme-based communities they serve.
Caledon
A community dedicated to the 19th century imagination.
Caledon Library Director JJ Drinkwater
The Caledon Whitehorn Library
The Madam Curie Library
Library Reading Room
Winterfell
“Winterfell is a twilight dream realm…”
“A gothic fantasy region inspired by the magnificence of medieval castles…”
The Alexandrian Free Library Consortium
“and the romantic elegance of Victorian manors…”
The Alexandrian Free Library Consortium
“basking in the splendor of twilight…”
“Designed and inspired by stories, dreams and creative interpretations of reality.”
With a magestic Library
Amatsu Shima Heavenly Island
An Asian inspired community devoted to tranquility, creativity, and reflection
Filled with exquisite scenery
Getting Started
Art Gallery
Exhibit: The Dreams of Children
Getting Started
Gathering Spaces
Getting Started
Exquisite Resources
New Toulouse
Dedicated to the spirit of New Dedicated to the spirit of New Orleans, LA and its Orleans, LA and its
surrounding swamplands and surrounding swamplands and bayous from 1890-1920bayous from 1890-1920
Complete with a re-creation Complete with a re-creation of the famous New Orleans of the famous New Orleans
cemeteriescemeteries
Cobblestone streets and Cobblestone streets and shopsshops
Take a Ride on theTake a Ride on the Streetcar Named Desire Streetcar Named Desire
Relax in a Café Listen to Relax in a Café Listen to Radio RielRadio Riel
Visit The Toussaint L'Overture Visit The Toussaint L'Overture
Community Library Community Library
New Toulouse LibraryNew Toulouse Library
CollectionsCollections
Library GalleriesLibrary Galleries
A Special CollectionA Special Collection
Louis Armstrong Exhibit Louis Armstrong Exhibit and Danceand Dance
Louis Armstrong ExhibitLouis Armstrong Exhibit
Getting StartedGetting Started
Go to http://secondlife.comGo to http://secondlife.com Check the Technical SpecificationsCheck the Technical Specifications Register Register free accountfree account
Create an Avatar Create an Avatar Download the Second Life ViewerDownload the Second Life Viewer Log in to enter Second LifeLog in to enter Second Life Arrive at Orientation Island to learn the Arrive at Orientation Island to learn the
basics of getting around, chatting, etc.basics of getting around, chatting, etc.
Virtual Ability Virtual Ability http://virtualability.org/http://virtualability.org/
An Island dedicated to assisting people with An Island dedicated to assisting people with disabilities explore and integrate into virtual disabilities explore and integrate into virtual worlds.worlds.
AN EXCELLENT SITE FOR ALL BEGINNERS IN SLAN EXCELLENT SITE FOR ALL BEGINNERS IN SL
Provides lessons, exercises and testsProvides lessons, exercises and tests
Ends withEnds with a free shopping spree to help develop a free shopping spree to help develop
appearanceappearance a Mentor section where you may ask questionsa Mentor section where you may ask questions
Learn to MoveLearn to Move
Manage Your Manage Your AppearanceAppearance
Learn to Communicate, Learn to Communicate, Make Friends, Join Make Friends, Join
Groups Groups
NavigateNavigate
Control Your PerspectiveControl Your Perspective
Learn to FlyLearn to Fly
DanceDance
More Help Getting More Help Getting Started F1Started F1 SL Support Portal SL Support Portal
http://secondlife.com/supporthttp://secondlife.com/support Knowledge Base Knowledge Base Second Life Support VideosSecond Life Support Videos
SL Blogs and Wikis and ForumsSL Blogs and Wikis and Forums https://blogs.secondlife.com/https://blogs.secondlife.com/ http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/ http://forums.secondlife.com/http://forums.secondlife.com/
New Media Consortium Training VideosNew Media Consortium Training Videoshttp://sl.nmc.org/wiki/Intro_videoshttp://sl.nmc.org/wiki/Intro_videos
Videos – You Tube – SL TutorialsVideos – You Tube – SL Tutorialshttp://www.youtube.com/results?http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=second+life+tutorial&aq=fsearch_type=&search_query=second+life+tutorial&aq=f
SL’s Guide to Getting StartedSL’s Guide to Getting Started http://static-secondlife-com.s3.amazonaws.com/downloads/http://static-secondlife-com.s3.amazonaws.com/downloads/
Second_Life_Quickstart.pdfSecond_Life_Quickstart.pdf
Join me in Second LifeJoin me in Second Life New Toulouse New Toulouse
Community Community LibraryLibrary
And The CNR And The CNR Library Annex, our Library Annex, our latest endeavorlatest endeavor