Libraries And Second Life

Libraries and Second Life: Getting Started in Virtual Reality Susan Acampora Systems Librarian The College of New Rochelle May 8, 2009

Presentation Goals • To introduce Second Life • To introduce library initiatives in SL • To encourage other librarians to become involved • To provide information on getting started • To share useful resources

Presentation Resources Library Resource Guide: Libraries and Second Life http://libraryguides.cnr.edu

We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing. George Bernard Shaw

Where is Virtual Reality? L'atmosphère: météorologie populaire - Camille Flammarion, 1888 Image from Wikipedia

Virtual Worlds Abound http://www.virtualworldsnews.com/ http://www.virtualworldsreview.com/ http://librariansmatter.com/blog/2008/08/07/around-40-virtual-worlds-in-seven- minutes/

THERE http://www.there.com

Active Worlds Educational Universe http://www.activeworlds.com/edu/awedu.asp

MOOVE Online http://www.moove.com

Kaneva http://www.kaneva.com

Prototerra http://www.prototerra.com/

Open Croquet Open Source Application http://www.opencroquet.org

Second Life http://www.secondlife.com

Second Life • over 12 Million registered users • Monthly traffic average »about 1.4 million people worldwide »402,000 from the USA Statistics: http://www.quantcast.com/secondlife.com

So what exactly is Second Life? • Online 3D, Digital, Interactive, • Social Networking Environment. • A platform that enables users throughout the world to create and collaborate and interact. • And, that extends and envelops the Internet into a 3 dimensional experience.

SL grew out of gaming tradition but it is not a game.

Unlike Gamers, SL Users : Do Not follow a predetermined set of objectives. and Do Not strive to complete tasks - to advance through levels of achievement to reach their goals.

Rather, SL is…a MUVE a Multi-User Virtual Environment – open-ended, un-restricted, and immersive, – imagined, created and managed by its users, – The 3D Internet • …Users participate in much the same activities as they would in real life, • …and in the same tasks as they do elsewhere on the internet.

SL is made up of scores of digital land parcels called islands that together form “the grid” or the whole of SL.

Inhabited by users, called “residents” represented by digital images of themselves, called “avatars.”

Who envision, own, create, and build their world A world enveloped by land, sky, sea, space….

…and gravity…yes we can fly!

Avatars can… • Communicate (chat, IM, or voice) • Travel (walk, run, drive, sail, fly, dance, swim or teleport) • Socialize (dances/concerts/lectures/cultural events) • Work (volunteers or for Linden Dollars L$1000 =$4 USD) • Buy, Sell, Trade RL or SL items • Own Land • Take Classes • Play or Study

Avatars Can Even Have A Pet

A Bit of SL History

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson 1992 • A Futuristic Novel, • characters live and function much of the time in a virtual reality called the “Metaverse” • a term often used to refer to Second Life. • Snow Crash was a major influence on the creator of Second Life.

Philip Rosedale -In 1999 opened Linden Born in 1968 Labs, on Linden Alley in Immersed in Sci Fi and Technology San Francisco. An Entrepreneur -Evolved his early virtual world experiments into Second Life. - SL launched April 2003

Second Life was originally called Linden World Reminiscent of early computer games, it evolved from a firey, battle-torn terrain featuring a humanoid named Primitar, to…

A complex, interactive community.

How do Educator’s See Second Life

The Horizon Report  New Media Consortium and Educause.  Began in 2002. Published yearly.  Identifies emerging technologies expected to have a significant impact on higher education.  In 2007, identified Virtual Reality as a major technology to evolve over the third adoption horizon of 4 to 5 years.

Praise for Virtual Worlds “ …they are growing in popularity because they combine many of the elements that make Web 2.0 really exciting: social networking, the ability to share rich media seamlessly, the ability to connect with friends, a feeling of presence, and a connection to the community. http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2007_Horizon_Report.pdf “Over 200 academic institutions in SL as of 2008.” Pathfinder Linden

Second Life Acknowledges and Supports Education • SLED Second Life for Educators Web Site http://secondlife.com/education – SLED Blog https://blogs.secondlife.com/community/community/education – SLED Listserv https://lists.secondlife.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/educators SLEDucators also maintain a SLED Wiki http://www.simteach.com/wiki/index.php?title=Second_Life_Education_Wiki

Educational Institutions in SL

Bradley University Cullom-Davis Library – Peoria, ILL.

Graduate School Virtual Ed Series Second Life 101 Class held at SL Campus of Bradley University

NMC : New Media Consortium

NMC : New Media Consortium http://www.nmc.org/ NMC is an international, non-profit consortium . Approx. 300 educational institutions. Dedicated to the exploration and use of new media and new technologies.

A Class at NMC Campus http://sl.nmc.org/about/

NMC Malcolm Brown Library

NMC Movie “Seriously Engaging: The Story of the NMC Campus in Second Life” http://sl.nmc.org/2006/06/12/seriously-engaging-movie/  NMC Blog: The Campus Observer http://sl.nmc.org/

University of Utah – Marriott Library

Stanford University Libraries

San Jose State University GSLIS

SJSU Library Student at Work

What Are Librarians Doing in SL?

• Building Virtual Libraries • Providing Reference Services to Online Communities • Creating Online Collections • Hosting and Holding Events – Art Exhibits, Tours, Book Discussions, Classes • Volunteering in SL Libraries • Marketing • Providing SL Skills Building Workshops • Networking with colleagues around the world • Translation Programs are available

Preparing for the Future  SL is in Formative stages.  The efforts of librarians are helping to set the foundation for the future of distance and virtual education.

• Research and Development • Exploring and Integrating New Tools for Better Information Delivery

Information Delivery – Reference (On-Site, Roaming) – Linked Objects – Information Architecture – Immersive Learning – Integration with Existing Systems: CMS

Reference Service Synchronous Communication vs Asynchronous Communication

Reference Synchronous Communication Communication: Local Chat, IM, Group IM, Voice

Asycnchronous Communication Info Bots/Chat Bots These bots impart information in the absence of a librarian. Sometimes automated interactive games are used.

Digital Objects

Some Objects Are Simply Readable But Most Objects Link to Information

Linking to Notecards

Linking to Places Via Teleport

Teleport Directory

Teleport to Subject Library

Objects Linking to Media: Slideshows Library Events History of Virtual Reality

Objects Linking to Video

Objects Linking to Web Sites

That launch your web browser and bring you to a website.

The Virtual Harlem Bookstore

The Online Virtual Harlem Bookstore

Architecture as Information The Environment Speaks for Itself

Sistine Chapel at Vassar The Environment speaks for itself

The Globe Theatre

A Walk Through Vincent’s Starry Night

St. Pauls Cathedral

Immersive Learning Environments Role Playing and Re-enactments

• A Librarian may direct a patron to Renaissance Island to interview Henry VIII

Jousting on Renaissance Island

The Land of Lincoln

Systems 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

Libraries in Second Life

Two Major Library Initiatives The Alliance Virtual Library The Alexandrian Free Library Consortium

Alliance Virtual Library • Alliance Virtual Library • Main Islands – Info Island International – Second Life Library Project – Info Island 1, 2 – Alliance Library System of Peoria – Infotainment Illinois – Cybrary City, 1 and 2 – Ala Arts/Info island – Started with InfoIsland and evolved to 43 island Archipelago – Renaissance Island – Health Info Island – Staffed by international – Educ Islands 1,2,3,4 volunteers 80 hrs/week – Partnered with – There are many information • Non Profit centers in each island. • Educational Institutions (SJSU) • Government Agencies (CDC)

Info Island Foster Library Library collections on agriculture, art and crafts, astronomy, fashion, geography, history, math, military science, sports, veterinary science, world literature.

Info Island International

Information, Communications and Technology Library • General Info Tech Resources • Teacher’s Toolkits • SL guides to building, scripting, appearances • Vendor Products Links • Freeware

Sci Fi and Fantasy Portal • A Tribute to Snow Crash

Mystery Manor

Peace Park – Religious Resources

Health Info Island The Consumer Health and Medical Libraries - CDC

Rachelville Childrens Library A whimsical environment of creatures, castles, secret gardens embedded with links to children’s and young adult literature

For more information on libraries in the AVL and elsewhere see the SLED Wiki or Infoisland.org (AVL Blog)

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 communities they serve.

Caledon

A community dedicated to the 19th century imagination. Comprised of many locations and libraries

Tenderly cared for by Director JJ Drinkwater

The Caledon Whitehorn Library

The Madam Curie Library

Reading Room

The Toussaint L'Overture Community Library of New Toulouse

Dedicated to the spirit of New Orleans, LA and its surrounding swamplands and bayous from 1890-1920

Complete with a re-creation of the famous New Orleans cemeteries

Cobblestone streets and shops

Take a Ride on the Streetcar Named Desire

Relax in a Cafe

New Toulouse Library

Library Exhibit Reawakening Kate Chopin

Winterfell The following descriptive narrative is taken from the Winterfell covenant.

“Winterfell is a twilight dream realm…”

“A gothic fantasy region inspired by the magnificence of medieval castles…”

“…and the romantic elegance of Victorian manors…” The Alexandrian Free Library Consortium

“…basking in the splendor of twilight…” The Alexandrian Free Library Consortium

“Designed and inspired by stories, dreams and creative interpretations of reality…”

With a magestic Library

With cozy seats, a real time clock, paintings, bookcases, and mysterious items.

End your journey at the library with a copy of Frankenstein or another sci fi or fantasy book.

Amatsu Shima Heavenly Island

An Asian inspired community devoted to tranquility, creativity, and reflection

Filled with exquisite scenery

Getting Started

Front of Gallery

Art Galleries : The Dreams of Children

Conference Spaces Getting Started

And a Unique Library

Getting Started

Ariel View of Library Complex

Getting Started

House of Tradition – History Library

House of Poetry

Children’s Literature House

Others AFLC Libraries to explore…. The R.F.Burton Public Library of New Babbage The West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center The Steeltopia Public Library The Deadwood Library Association The Librarium

Getting Started • Go to http://secondlife.com • Check the Technical Specifications • Register free account • Create an Avatar • Download the Second Life Viewer • Log in to enter Second Life • Arrive at Orientation Island to learn the basics of getting around, chatting, etc.

Other Sites for Continued Learning • Help Island Public Building tutorial and sandbox to practice in • NMC Orientation Center • Virtual Ability • The Ivory Tower of Primitives (Building Tutorials)

NMC Orientation Center

Instruction Boards for Training

Virtual Ability http://virtualability.org/ An Island dedicated to assisting people with disabilities explore and integrate into virtual worlds. AN EXCELLENT SITE FOR ALL BEGINNERS IN SL Provides lessons, exercises and tests Ends with • a free shopping spree to help develop appearance • a Mentor section where you may ask questions

Learn to Move

Manage Your Appearance

Learn to Communicate, Make Friends, Join Groups

Navigate

Control Your Perspective

Learn to Fly

When You Are Ready to Build Video by Torley Linden http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcdtU485BqQ

The Ivory Tower of Primitives “A complete self paced tutorial of the SL building system.”

More Help Getting Started F1 • SL Support Portal – http://secondlife.com/support • Knowledge Base • Second Life Support Videos • SL Blogs and Wikis and Forums – https://blogs.secondlife.com/ – http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/ – http://forums.secondlife.com/ • New Media Consortium Training Videos http://sl.nmc.org/wiki/Intro_videos • Videos – You Tube – SL Tutorials http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=second+life+tutori al&aq=f • SL’s Guide to Getting Started – http://static-secondlife- com.s3.amazonaws.com/downloads/Second_Life_Quickstart.pdf

Books – Second Life: The Official Guide. Michael Rymaszewski – Second Life for Dummies. Sarah Robbins and Mark Bell – How to Do Everything with Second Life. Richard Mansfield – Designing Your Second Life. Rebecca Tapley

How to Get Started as a Librarian in SL Professional Development Opportunities

Virtual Education Series • Graduate School of Library and Information Science – University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign and the Alliance Library System http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/ SPRING 2009 Courses Second Life 101 and 102 Virtual World Librarianship Working with a Class in Second Life Setting Up an Educational Presence in Second Life Setting up Your Library or Museum in SL Instructional Tools for Second Life

Professional Development

Washington University Professional Development

Attend Conferences

Workshop on Creating Books in SL

Attend Library Events To Find Events: Join Groups Search SL – IM Group Owner to Join -Librarians of Second Life / Alliance Volunteers / Info Groupies / Second Life for Educators

Find Library Events • Check the Bulletin Boards • Check Listservs, Blogs AVL Blog Calendar (infoisland.org)

And Read SL newsletters and SL magazines : Rez-Libris

RezLibris: A Magazine for Librarians Available monthly at http://rezlibris.com

rezlibris Events

Rezlibris mvplayer winner

Social Networking Site: Second Life Librarians http://sllibrarians.ning.com/

Volunteer Opportunities How to Volunteer – Tour Guide – Guide Coordinator • IM AVL Library Volunteer – Reference Coordinator: Marimar Berchot – Cataloging (SL Name) – Collections – Events and Exhibits – Open to Ideas

Resources

Book and Website http://www.virtualworldsreallibraries.info/

Rezlibris is a great venue to read and publish Virtual Librarianship

Library Technology Reports May 2009

Educause Resources http://www.educause.edu/resources

Three Educause Reports • A.J. Kelton. Director, Emerging Instrucctional Technologies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Montclair State University: – 7 Things You Should Know About Second Life – Virtual Worlds, Outlook Good – Second Life: Reaching into the Virtual Worlds for Real- World Learning (Excellent Tour of Sites)

From the Virtual Worlds 2009 Conference: Libraries, Education and Museums http://facstaff.elon.edu/mconklin/pubs/glshandout.pdf

Questions and answers in a virtual world: Educators and Librarians as Information Providers in Second Life. By Lorri Mon, Florida State University http://journals.tdl.org/jvwr/article/view/398/452

NEW ONLINE JOURNAL Launched March 2009 Devoted entirely to Education in Virtual Reality http://jvweducation.org/

Three Articles Luo, L. (2008, August). Reference service in Second Life: an overview. Reference Services Review, 36(3), 289-300. Ford, C., Gerardin, J., Yamamoto, M., & Gordon, K. (2008, Summer 2008). Fresh Perspectives on Reference Work in Second Life. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 47(4), 324-330 van der Ven, C. (2008, March). Second Life: A Tool for Reference and International Understanding. Reference Librarian, 49(2), 149-161.

Libraries and SL Library Guide http://libraryguides.cnr.edu/ Email: sacampora@cnr.edu

Or Use the Search and IM Feature in SL to Contact Our Team • Jennifer Ransom SL Name = JennLibrarienn Lennie

• Kathy Mannino SL Name = LibKatt Follett

• Ana Fontoura SL Name = Mariana Nansen

Susan Acampora SL Name = GallateaSu Beaumont and and Oliver SL Name = Doobie!

This presentation is dedicated to all the wonderful, innovative SL librarians and educators who helped me get started! • Including the CNR Team • Neptune Umbarundu • Puglet Dancer • JJ Drinkwater • Rocky Valejo • Lorillei Junot • Abbey Zenieth • Cleopatra Guyot • River Bremer • Sarahlin Constantine

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