The document discusses using virtual worlds like Second Life to foster health information literacy. It describes how Second Life can be used for health education through interactive exhibits and quizzes on topics like heart attacks and strokes. Examples are provided of projects in Second Life that provide Spanish-language health information and tutorials. Benefits noted include low-cost global outreach and opportunities for immersive learning experiences. Challenges and strategies for outreach in Second Life are also outlined.
1. Fostering health information literacy through use of a virtual world Sheila Webber, Information School, University of Sheffield, UK Elisabeth Jacobsen Marrapodi, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, USA Rossana I. Barrios, Biblioteca Conrado F. Asenjo, University of Puerto Rico LILAC conference, London, April 2011
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6. Health Literacy in the Virtual World of Second Life Elisabeth Jacobsen Marrapodi, Library Director Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, New Jersey USA 2010 Research Award MLA/Hospital Libraries Section This research project has been partially funded with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. NO1-LM-6-3501 with New York University
18. Spanish-language tutorials and information on selected health issues, links to health sites, and meeting space for instructional events. Health Literacy Prototype for Hispanic Populations in Second Life ™ Rossana I. Barrios (PI Illios) Conrado F. Asenjo Library, UPR-RCM
23. Conrado F. Asenjo Library University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus The main health sciences information resource center on the Island and is considered to have the most complete collection of its kind in the Caribbean. Collection and services support all health related academic programs.
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25. Health Literacy Prototype for Hispanic Populations in Second Life ™ Conrado F. Asenjo Library, UPR-RCM
35. Model of SCONUL 7 Pillars of information literacy, with examples of a search “ Should we panic about bird flu ” (Sheila Webber & students) HIV/AIDS information seeking related to SCONUL 7 Pillars (by Robin Ashford (SL Mochi), librarian at George Fox University, USA, & former community librarian in SL In addition to the heart/stroke quiz …
36. Teleport to health related places in SL e.g. Swine flu Virtual hallucinations HIV/AIDS quilt Tour of the Testis Health Commons HealthInfo Island