This document discusses managing and maintaining a virtual presence in Second Life called Anteater Island, which was created in 2007 by the University of California, Irvine Libraries. It provides guidance on creating a vision, building and using free items, being immersed in the virtual world, managing a team, and evaluating the virtual presence. Skills needed include building, scripting, image creation, land management, training, and project management. The future may include a visual literacy tutorial and celebration. Special thanks are given to past team members who helped develop Anteater Island.

1. Beyond Creation:Managing and Maintaining a Virtual PresenceDanielle KaneSL Avatar Name: Mica Braun & Anteater BeaumontResearch Librarian for Emerging Technologies and Service InnovationUniversity of California, Irvine Libraries

2. History of Anteater IslandCreated in 2007Mission: Highlight library services and to offer a platform for research and teaching to UC Irvine faculty.Design Concept: Sandbox plots surrounding a central library square.Land Management: Plots can be deeded to interested affiliates for limited periods of time.Anteater Island pre-2009Anteater Island post-2009

3. Creating VisionAnteater BeaumontEstate ManagerDraw on the mission, goals and objectives of your organization

4. Describe what you want to see in the future

5. Be positive and inspiring

6. Do not assume that the system will be the same in the future

7. Be open to dramatic changes within your organization, i.e. teaching techniques, facilities, methodologies, etc.Building and FreebiesOn Anteater Island:Prims:718 used out of 1538Scripts:Join groupTracker / message keeperVisitor counterWelcome matURL / notecardgiverProducts:FreeView TV and remoteSL group

8. ImmersionA member of the team should be fully immersed in the virtual world. They can keep up on:New ways to utilize the worldChanges to the systemNew opportunitiesPossible areas of collaborationUpcoming issues in virtual worldsFully understand how to utilize the Second Life Viewer

9. Managing and Maintaining a Virtual PresenceSkillsBuilding, scripting, moddingImage creation / visual designDealing with mediaEstate / land managementTraining Project managementLeading teamsMarketingCheerleaderExplorer

10. Managing a Virtual World TeamBeyond the 8 keys to having great meetings:Empower your team members