Second Life is a 3D virtual world where users can socialize, learn, work and explore through avatars. Libraries are establishing a presence in Second Life to promote knowledge, help new users, and host educational events like book discussions, conferences and distance learning opportunities. The document outlines what Second Life is, examples of activities for individuals and businesses, statistics on usage and the economy, and how libraries are utilizing the platform for outreach and instruction.

1. Second Life @ Your Library Victoria Petersen Mancos Public Library

2. Second Life Introduction What is Second Life? Web-Based 3-D Virtual World Education Social Networking Business Recreation

3. What Can You Do? Avatars Create/Build In-World Interaction Meeting People Exploring Business Innovation Just About Anything!

4. The Many Faces of Second Life

5. Anything Goes…

8. Build / Create

9. Build / Create

10. Building 101

11. Interactive Tutorials

12. Fun Can Be Free

13. To Spend or Not to Spend?

14. Second Life Economy Exchange Rate 269.4 L$ / $1 USD http://secondlife.reuters.com/ $1,786,915 US Dollars spent in Second Life over last 24 hours 409,899 Total RL People Spending Money In-World August 2008 http://secondlife.com/whatis/economy_stats.php

15. Money Really Does Grow On Trees!

16. Night Life

22. Library Roles in Second Life Second Life Libraries Promote Knowledge Helping Newbies Advanced Second Life Info General Real Life Info … .Many educational events

25. Distance Learning

27. Immersive Learning

31. Museums

35. Conferences

36. Book Discussions

37. Grant Presentations

39. Fast Facts Philip Rosedale, Creator of Second Life Over 100 universities are holding classes in Second Life In 2007, users spent over 220 million hours in Second Life. In 2007, 75% International Users . http://money.cnn.com/2007/12/20/technology/kirkpatrick_rosedale.fortune/index.htm Gartner Research By the end of 2011, 80% of active Internet users will have a virtual world avatar. http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=503861

40. And… Coming soon – a Colorado Second Life “Library Presence”! Starting in October Meeting Place Exhibits Programs Long Term Plan Interested Parties Welcome!

41. Contact: Victoria Petersen [email_address] Second Life: Plautia Corvale Links: Second Life http://www.secondlife.com Second Life Librarians http://infoisland.org/ Second Life Educators http://www.sl-educationblog.org/