The document discusses reasons for libraries to have a presence in Second Life, including reaching users, gaining new skills, and global networking. It describes some challenges like computer specs and glitches. It provides an overview of how to get started with an avatar, including customization options. Various library locations in Second Life are mentioned.

1. Second Life Workshop October 30, 2007 Meg Kribble aka Anne Idler Emerging Technologies, Reference, & Instructional Services Librarian Nova Southeastern University Law Library & Technology Center

2. M ulti- U ser V irtual E nvironment

3. No Rules!

4. “ The only limit is your imagination!”

6. Then why be in Second Life?

7. Why? New Frontier

8. Why? Experience a New Interface

9. Why? Learn New Skills

10. Why? Integration with LMS

11. Why? Distance Education and events

12. Why? Relate to Gamers

14. Why? Global Networking

15. Library Club TX950

16. Why? Collaboration

17. Why? Show Off Special Collections

18. Obstacles

20. Obstacle: Computer Specs

21. Obstacle: Grid Downtime

22. Obstacle: “Sleaze Factor”

23. Obstacle: Glitches/Lag

25. Obstacle: Where is Everyone?

26. Obstacle: Finding the Good Stuff

27. Getting Started: Logging In

28. Orientation Island: Welcome!

29. Don’t Like the Time of Day?

30. First impressions: Working with your avatar

31. Profile

32. Appearance

33. Evolution of an Avatar

36. Gestures: express yourself!

38. Connecting: Learning to communicate

41. Avatar Interface

44. Getting Around

45. walk fly teleport vehicles

47. Where to next? Some places to visit

48. Learning More: Help Island

49. Campus Second Life Sandbox

50. Second Life Sims: Bedrock

51. Second Life Sims: Roma

52. Second Life Sims: Renaissance Island

53. Second Life Sims: Caledon

54. Second Life Sims: Starfleet

55. Second Life: The Info Archipelago

57. Cybrary City Libraries

60. View at http://tinyurl.com/3897sz The End