This document discusses using virtual worlds like Second Life to foster health information literacy. It describes several projects using Second Life for health education and literacy. A health literacy exhibit and quiz was created in Second Life by Marrapodi. Barrios created Spanish language health information resources in Second Life. Webber created a Health Information Literacy Corner. Virtual worlds allow global outreach, interactive content, and opportunities for education, entertainment and professional development around health topics.
Information Literacy for 21st Century lifeSheila Webber
This presentation was given by Sheila Webber at the Oeiras a Ler conference held at Oeiras Municipal Library, Portugal, on 20 May 2010 ( http://oeiras-a-ler.blogspot.com/search/label/Encontro%20Oeiras%20a%20Ler). I identify some of the different ways in which various groups of people experience information and information literacy (IL) in the 21st Century, with reference to 21st Century research. I go on to discuss some of the key aspects of IL that need more attention. I see these elements as evolutionary development of IL as a 21st Century concept, not as something completely new and different.
The Future of Information Literacy in the Library: An Example of Librarian/Pu...NASIG
The last decade has seen immense growth in information sources and information output, which in turn has changed the way students and researchers find and use information. Following this, we’ve also seen a shift from the traditional “librarian as expert” role to the “librarian as teacher” role, where the imparting of information literacy skills and their embedding into the curriculum is recognized as a primary responsibility of today’s academic librarian.
This session will explore how librarians are becoming more involved with information literacy curriculum and how publishers can assist them, particularly regarding access to information and the scholarly publishing process.
In 2015 and early 2016, Rebecca Donlan, Assistant Director for Collection Management at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), and Stacy Sieck, Library Communications Manager at Taylor & Francis Group, created and implemented an information literacy program for FCGU students and faculty that focuses specifically on navigating the scholarly publishing landscape.This collaborative project includes the creation and launch of webinars and online toolkits that provide tips and information on how to get published in academic journals, understanding the peer review process, navigating Open Access publishing, promoting and resuing your work, and more.
During this session, Rebecca and Stacy will provide an update on the status of their information literacy project, including user feedback, webinar usage statistics, and tips and best practices for recreating a similar program at different universities.
Speakers:
Rebecca Donlan, Assistant Director for Collection Management, Florida Gulf Coast University
Stacy V. Sieck, Library Communications Manager, The Americas, Taylor & Francis Group
Information Literacy for 21st Century lifeSheila Webber
This presentation was given by Sheila Webber at the Oeiras a Ler conference held at Oeiras Municipal Library, Portugal, on 20 May 2010 ( http://oeiras-a-ler.blogspot.com/search/label/Encontro%20Oeiras%20a%20Ler). I identify some of the different ways in which various groups of people experience information and information literacy (IL) in the 21st Century, with reference to 21st Century research. I go on to discuss some of the key aspects of IL that need more attention. I see these elements as evolutionary development of IL as a 21st Century concept, not as something completely new and different.
The Future of Information Literacy in the Library: An Example of Librarian/Pu...NASIG
The last decade has seen immense growth in information sources and information output, which in turn has changed the way students and researchers find and use information. Following this, we’ve also seen a shift from the traditional “librarian as expert” role to the “librarian as teacher” role, where the imparting of information literacy skills and their embedding into the curriculum is recognized as a primary responsibility of today’s academic librarian.
This session will explore how librarians are becoming more involved with information literacy curriculum and how publishers can assist them, particularly regarding access to information and the scholarly publishing process.
In 2015 and early 2016, Rebecca Donlan, Assistant Director for Collection Management at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), and Stacy Sieck, Library Communications Manager at Taylor & Francis Group, created and implemented an information literacy program for FCGU students and faculty that focuses specifically on navigating the scholarly publishing landscape.This collaborative project includes the creation and launch of webinars and online toolkits that provide tips and information on how to get published in academic journals, understanding the peer review process, navigating Open Access publishing, promoting and resuing your work, and more.
During this session, Rebecca and Stacy will provide an update on the status of their information literacy project, including user feedback, webinar usage statistics, and tips and best practices for recreating a similar program at different universities.
Speakers:
Rebecca Donlan, Assistant Director for Collection Management, Florida Gulf Coast University
Stacy V. Sieck, Library Communications Manager, The Americas, Taylor & Francis Group
Information Literacy In Higher EducationKavita Rao
Information Literacy in Higher Education: A Revolution in Learning.Paper presented In International Conference on “e-Resources in Higher education: Issues, Developments, Opportunities and Challenges” held on 19-20 February 2010.
Librarians as researchers: doing research in your day jobEmma Coonan
A one-hour presentation and workshop for library staff engaged in, or thinking about engaging in, research. We draw on our experience as former Arcadia Research Fellows and authors of ANCIL (A New Curriculum for Information Literacy) as well as the practical aspects of 'doing research in your day job'. The presentation was accompanied by a worksheet and action plan for participants.
An overview of various literacy and health literacy outreach projects using the virtual world of Second Life. Presented at LILAC, London April 19, 2011
Engaging Patients with Chronic Diseases Using ICT: A Multicultural Approach in B.C. Canada. Ho K. eHealth week 2010 (Barcelona: CCIB Convention Centre; 2010)
Perspectives on the Information Literate UniversitySheila Webber
This was presented by Sheila Webber (Sheffield University Information School) at an internal seminar at the Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, on 29 March 2011. After unpacking the concept of information literacy, I look at contextual aspects of information literacy: the disciplinary perspective, the teaching perspective and the learner perspective. I finish by presenting the picture of the Information Literate University that was developed some years ago by Bill Johnston and me.
"Celebrating National DNA Day at a Public Library: Reaching Out to the Community to Increase Awareness and Knowledge about the Human Genome and Genetics" Brooklyn Public Library's Human Genome Project Community Conversations Committee Powerpoint Presentation for ALA 2009 Virtual Poster Sessions.
#NABJ14 #scicomm #HealthyNABJ The Imperative of Diversity in Health and Scien...Danielle N. Lee, PhD
#NABJ14 #scicomm #HealthyNABJ The Imperative of Diversity in Health and Science Communication
Presentation for the 2014 National Association of Black Journalists Meeting
Boston, Massachsetts
Healthy NABJ Panel
Using Social Media for Informed and Influential Reporting Powered by Eli Lilly & Company
Aug 1, 2014
Presented by DNLee
الأهداف:
• تعريف المشاركين بأهداف التنمية المستدامة الموجهة إلى التعامل مع عدد من التحديات العالمية
• رفع وعي المشاركين بالدعم الذي تقدمه العلوم والتعليم لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة
• استعراض مبادرات دعم بعض أهداف التنمية المستدامة
• استعراض ما يمكن أن يقوم به كل فرد لدعم أهداف التنمية المستدامة مهما كانه منصبه أو عمله
المتحدثة د. علا الزين
• مديرة المكتبة الطبية ومحاضرة في الجامعة الأمريكية في بيروت.
• أول سيدة تحصل على درجة الدكتوراه في الخلية والبيولوجيا الجزيئية من الجامعة الأمريكية في بيروت.
• عضو مجلس إدارة المنظمة العربية للعلماء الشباب Arab WAYS، وأول ممثلة عن لبنان في مؤسسة Healthcare Information For All - HIFA ، وعضو لجنة في الاتحاد الدولي لجمعيات ومؤسسات المكتبات "إفلا" و اتحاد أميركا الدولي للمكتبات الأكاديمية AMICAL، والتي تهدف جميعها إلى تعزيز العلوم المفتوحة وأهداف التنمية المستدامة وتمكينها وتنفيذها.
• تتمتع بخبرة واسعة في مجال التدريس منذ عام 2007، وألفت العديد من الورقات البحثية المنشورة في دوريات علمية محكمة مرموقة على مستوى العالم.
• شاركت كمتحدثة في العديد من المحافل والمؤتمرات الدولية، مع تركيز خاص على العلوم المفتوحة، والمجتمع المفتوح وأهداف التنمية المستدامة.
This covers various communication platforms and techniques which have been proved effective for wildlife conservation. It includes various approaches the author used during her career in popularizing science.
Information Literacy In Higher EducationKavita Rao
Information Literacy in Higher Education: A Revolution in Learning.Paper presented In International Conference on “e-Resources in Higher education: Issues, Developments, Opportunities and Challenges” held on 19-20 February 2010.
Librarians as researchers: doing research in your day jobEmma Coonan
A one-hour presentation and workshop for library staff engaged in, or thinking about engaging in, research. We draw on our experience as former Arcadia Research Fellows and authors of ANCIL (A New Curriculum for Information Literacy) as well as the practical aspects of 'doing research in your day job'. The presentation was accompanied by a worksheet and action plan for participants.
An overview of various literacy and health literacy outreach projects using the virtual world of Second Life. Presented at LILAC, London April 19, 2011
Engaging Patients with Chronic Diseases Using ICT: A Multicultural Approach in B.C. Canada. Ho K. eHealth week 2010 (Barcelona: CCIB Convention Centre; 2010)
Perspectives on the Information Literate UniversitySheila Webber
This was presented by Sheila Webber (Sheffield University Information School) at an internal seminar at the Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, on 29 March 2011. After unpacking the concept of information literacy, I look at contextual aspects of information literacy: the disciplinary perspective, the teaching perspective and the learner perspective. I finish by presenting the picture of the Information Literate University that was developed some years ago by Bill Johnston and me.
"Celebrating National DNA Day at a Public Library: Reaching Out to the Community to Increase Awareness and Knowledge about the Human Genome and Genetics" Brooklyn Public Library's Human Genome Project Community Conversations Committee Powerpoint Presentation for ALA 2009 Virtual Poster Sessions.
#NABJ14 #scicomm #HealthyNABJ The Imperative of Diversity in Health and Scien...Danielle N. Lee, PhD
#NABJ14 #scicomm #HealthyNABJ The Imperative of Diversity in Health and Science Communication
Presentation for the 2014 National Association of Black Journalists Meeting
Boston, Massachsetts
Healthy NABJ Panel
Using Social Media for Informed and Influential Reporting Powered by Eli Lilly & Company
Aug 1, 2014
Presented by DNLee
الأهداف:
• تعريف المشاركين بأهداف التنمية المستدامة الموجهة إلى التعامل مع عدد من التحديات العالمية
• رفع وعي المشاركين بالدعم الذي تقدمه العلوم والتعليم لتحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة
• استعراض مبادرات دعم بعض أهداف التنمية المستدامة
• استعراض ما يمكن أن يقوم به كل فرد لدعم أهداف التنمية المستدامة مهما كانه منصبه أو عمله
المتحدثة د. علا الزين
• مديرة المكتبة الطبية ومحاضرة في الجامعة الأمريكية في بيروت.
• أول سيدة تحصل على درجة الدكتوراه في الخلية والبيولوجيا الجزيئية من الجامعة الأمريكية في بيروت.
• عضو مجلس إدارة المنظمة العربية للعلماء الشباب Arab WAYS، وأول ممثلة عن لبنان في مؤسسة Healthcare Information For All - HIFA ، وعضو لجنة في الاتحاد الدولي لجمعيات ومؤسسات المكتبات "إفلا" و اتحاد أميركا الدولي للمكتبات الأكاديمية AMICAL، والتي تهدف جميعها إلى تعزيز العلوم المفتوحة وأهداف التنمية المستدامة وتمكينها وتنفيذها.
• تتمتع بخبرة واسعة في مجال التدريس منذ عام 2007، وألفت العديد من الورقات البحثية المنشورة في دوريات علمية محكمة مرموقة على مستوى العالم.
• شاركت كمتحدثة في العديد من المحافل والمؤتمرات الدولية، مع تركيز خاص على العلوم المفتوحة، والمجتمع المفتوح وأهداف التنمية المستدامة.
This covers various communication platforms and techniques which have been proved effective for wildlife conservation. It includes various approaches the author used during her career in popularizing science.
This is an introduction to HIV/AIDS Initiatives at the University of St. Thomas, and how participate in the academic service-learning program at the University affected the professional path of Kim Vrudny, the program's founding director.
Media and Information Literacy through the lifecourseSheila Webber
Presentation given at the 2nd European Media and Information Literacy Forum, in Riga, Latvia, on 27 June 2016, by Sheila Webber (Information School, University of Sheffield)
Curriculum, community, context, sustainability: A reflectionSheila Webber
Presentation given by Sheila Webber at the IFLA WLIC 2022 Satellite Conference: SET Training School: Towards a Curriculum for Social and Digital Inclusion and Lifelong Learning, Dublin, Ireland, on 29 July 2022
Libraries and Literacies in the MetaverseSheila Webber
Poster presented at the World Library and Information Conference July 2022, in Dublin, Ireland. Created by Sheila Webber (presenter in Dublin) University of Sheffield Sheffield, United Kingdom. s.webber@sheffield.ac.uk
Dr Valerie Hill, Peninsula College, Port Angeles, USA. vhilledu@gmail.com
Rossanna Barrios-Llorens, University of Puerto Rico’s Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico. rossana.barrios@upr.edu
References and further links at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VqBgEJabPMkfoYYNR-oG-RKusvHV59eqwDNf9lykPQ8/edit?usp=sharing
Abstract "In uncertain times, virtual libraries connect patrons to vital information that they may not be able to access in the physical world. They can also be sanctuaries from pandemic and war. Librarians (including the co-authors) have worked in virtual worlds for 15 years (e.g. Webber & Nahl, 2011) and the Community Virtual Library in the 3D virtual world Second Life https://communityvirtuallibrary.org/ exemplifies global connectivity, with volunteers collaborating internationally to enact diversity for information access. A current exhibit, "Social Determinants for Access to Information: Virtual World Library Exhibition" includes 3D rooms filled with resources on racial diversity, gender diversity, issues of changing literacies, digital legacy, confirmation bias, digital citizenship, and the digital divide. Visitors interact with content and share a sense of place and presence through embodiment in the metaverse, providing advantages beyond web platforms such as Zoom.
Our poster shares examples of using 3D virtual worlds for librarianship through international collaboration across learning communities. The 3D virtual library is a real space where librarians can offer services such as reference work, exhibits, workshops, conferences and discussions, and embed themselves into virtual spaces without the boundaries of physical space (e.g. Hill, 2016; Hill, 2021). "
Creating connections for enhancing collaborative and professional development...Sheila Webber
A panel presented in the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) 24 hour Global Conference, 27 April 2022. The presenters were: Sheila Webber: Information School, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom; Professor Imane Hilal: School of information Sciences, Rabat, Morocco; Dr Grace Msoffe: University of Dodoma, Tanzania; Dr Sophie Rutter: Information School, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Using theory of change to evaluate information literacy initiativesSheila Webber
Workshop by Dr Pam McKinney and Sheila Webber, Information School, University of Sheffield, 11 April 2022, at the LILAC conference in Manchester, UK. Abstract: "Theory of Change (ToC) is a participative approach to evaluating the impact of projects, programmes and initiatives. Librarians and information professionals engaged in change processes, development projects and research studies can use ToC to generate evaluation data and articulate the impact of their activities, working closely with stakeholders such as students, academic staff, teachers and other professionals. The ToC process generates new understandings of how and why project successes have been achieved, and can form the basis of justifications for current and future funding. ToC has been widely used to evaluate the success and impact of projects in a variety of sectors (often community and public sector initiatives), and in educational development (Hart, Dierks-O’Brien & Powell, 2009) including Information Literacy initiatives (McKinney, 2014; McKinney, Jones & Turkington, 2011). In the version of the ToC process used in CILASS projects, stakeholders are asked to identify the drivers for change in the current situation; the longer term impact they envisage the project will have; the intermediate outcomes that the project is expected to achieve; activities that would need to be undertaken to achieve outcomes and enabling factors and resources required to support the project (Hart, Dierks-O’Brien & Powell, 2009). Stakeholders collaboratively design a Theory of Change poster that defines key project indicators and develops a causal narrative between project activities and outcomes. A plan and evaluation framework is then developed from these indicators, and stakeholders design data collection instruments. Connell & Kubisch (1998) have identified that a good ToC should be plausible, doable and testable."
Older People in the “Post-Truth” Era: Countering Ageism by Developing Age Fri...Sheila Webber
Presentation by Sheila Webber (University of Sheffield) &
Bill Johnston (Strathclyde University)
ECIL, September 2021
References are at http://tinyurl.com/bu422pjw
Fake news: has it changed UK academic librarians’ ideas about teaching Inform...Sheila Webber
Presentation by Chris Thorpe (City, University of London, UK, chris.thorpe.1@city.ac.uk) and Sheila Webber (Information School, University of Sheffield, UK (s.webber@sheffield.ac.uk), presented at the European Conference on Information Literacy, September 2021
Using theories of change to evaluate information literacy initiatives Sheila Webber
Presented at the European Conference on Information Literacy, September 2021 by Dr Pamela McKinney and Sheila Webber
A video of this presentation is available at https://digitalmedia.sheffield.ac.uk/media/Using+Theories+of+Change+to+evaluate+Information+Literacy+initiatives/1_v1g05eav
3D Virtual Worlds for Professional Development and Lifelong LearningSheila Webber
Presentation given for MINDSETS by Sheila Webber, s.webber@sheffield.ac.uk , on 15 June 2021. References are at References https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jszFFUIPralN3B5T4z5pUpRbxdW9vL3NN7rs8Iz6RVo/edit?usp=sharing
The information worlds of non resident informal carers: stakeholder perceptionsSheila Webber
Presented by Sheila Webber and Dr Pamela McKinney at the conference Information Science Trends: Health Information Behavior, organised by the European Chapter of ASIS&T, on June 10 2020. The references are at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ilCIpu7IWsRUhtWinPNuVetlrvkDxBN_lKTaV26yWAU/edit?usp=sharing
Presentation by Sheila Webber for the Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference 2020 held online, on 13 May 2020. A version was also given for the Virtual Worlds MOOC (in Second Life) . References at https://docs.google.com/document/d/14F9sEHZ8Fq0wI5gZ1IVkPGP-I88bOcWm02D7n8Vu1cg/edit?usp=sharing
Transformational Media and Information Literacy learning for adult citizens: ...Sheila Webber
Presentation given by Sheila Webber, Information School, University of Sheffield, coauthored with Bill Johnston, Honorary Research Fellow, Strathclyde University. Presented on 29th October 2019 as part of the University of Sheffield Information School's celebration of Global Media and Information Literacy Week. A recording of the webinar (31 minutes) is here: https://eu-lti.bbcollab.com/recording/0284c699a3784b1a9da5a632291dc8d8
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Media and Information Literacy for Informed Citizens in the Digital AgeSheila Webber
These are slides from a webinar given by faculty in the University of sheffield Information School on 22 March 2019. The recording of the webinar is here https://sheffield.adobeconnect.com/pf8k3h0qn1ys
Sheila Webber chaired the session, and the panellists were: Dr Pam McKinney, Dr Sophie Rutter and Dr Laura Sbaffi
Links from the slides are here http://information-literacy.blogspot.com/2019/03/media-and-information-literacy-for.html
#AFMIL The Age-Friendly Media and Information Literate City: Combining polic...Sheila Webber
"#AFMIL The Age-Friendly Media and Information Literate City: Combining policies and strategies for ageing populations in media and information rich societies" was presented by Sheila Webber (University of Sheffield Information School) and Bill Johnston (University of Strathclyde, Honorary Research Fellow) at the Global Media and Information Literacy Week feature conference held in Kaunas, Lithuania, on 24 October 2018
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Fostering health information literacy through use of a virtual world
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
2. Outline
• Second Life & Health Literacy
• Marrapodi: a health literacy exhibit and quiz in SL
• Barrios: Spanish Language health information
literacy in SL
• Webber: Health Information Literacy Corner on
Infolit iSchool
• Conclusions
3. Second Life (SL), a Virtual World (VW)
• VW = persistent, multiuser, avatars, networked
• 3-D VW world, owned by (& trademark of) Linden Lab
• Avatars- 3D representation of yourself – free to signup
• Most things created by SL residents: SL fashion
designers, architects, bakers, animal makers …. real
economy in SL
• Need to download SL browser & have good broadband
connection & computer graphics card
• Communication through text chat, Voice and Instant
Messaging
• C. 70,000 people online simultaneously,
international, wide age range
4. Medical/ health use “I was not so
• Kirriemuir (2010) notes is a key subject confronting, but it
puts you in that
area for education in virtual worlds situation. You still
wanted to solve
• Low risk, can be lower cost, and evidence that problem and
of engagement fix that patient so
you really got
• Simulations, communications, diagnosis, drawn into the
whole situation.”
anatomy, health education (e.g. McCallum student quoted in
et al, 2010; Wiecha, 2010) Rogers (2009:
885)
“3-D virtual worlds provide users with a more
immersive and socially interactive experience, as
well as a feeling of embodiment that has the
potential to facilitate the clinical communication
process.” Gorini (2008)
5. What is Health Literacy?
• Health Literacy is about
being able to:
– Read
– Understand
– Act
– Why outreach in VR?
6. Health Literacy
in the Virtual
World of
Second Life
Elisabeth Jacobsen Marrapodi,
Library Director This research project has been
partially funded with Federal funds
Trinitas Regional Medical Center from the National Library of Medicine,
Elizabeth, New Jersey USA National Institutes of Health,
Department of Health and Human
Services, under Contract No. NO1-
2010 Research Award LM-6-3501 with New York University
MLA/Hospital Libraries Section
7. Study: Can Online Interactive Games
Improve Health Literacy?
The Research Team:
Team Leader: Medical Librarian
Advisors: Cardiology, Neurology &
Education Nurses Targeted Topics:
Intern: 2nd Year MLS Student Heart Attack
Stroke
Teaching Objective: Offer fun, Medical Terminology
educational, interactive Consumer Health
Literacy quizzes using web 2.0 and a Target Populations: local community
virtual platform (Second Life) to increase to global outreach
public awareness about signs and
symptoms on selected health topics Numbers:
Website quizzes = 491
Website survey responses = 59
Study Timeline: January 2010 – January Second Life quizzes = 654
2011 Second Life survey responses = 197
8. Advantages of online interactive games
For the Consumer: For the Educator:
• Private, anonymous • Inexpensive
• Learn at your own pace • Where your customers
• Accessible 24/7 are
• Fun • Maximum outreach
18. Health Literacy Prototype for Hispanic Populations in Second Life ™
Rossana I. Barrios (PI Illios) Conrado F. Asenjo Library, UPR-RCM
Spanish-language tutorials and information on
selected health issues, links to health sites, and
meeting space for instructional events.
20. Hispanic Population in SL
• Educational Purposes
• Entertainment / Leisure
• Business
• Economic problems / unemployment
• Creativity
• Curiosity
• Health problems
• Caregivers
• Isolated
• Others
21. Addressing Information Needs
• This community has
information needs
and might seek for
it in-world.
• …but it is usually in
other languages.
22. Spanish Language Speakers
• Every racial or ethnic group has specific
health problems. The differences in
health may result from:
– Genetic factors
– Environmental factors
– Access to medical care
– Cultural factors
Medline Plus Español
23. 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.
Conrado F. Asenjo Library
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
24. Conrado F. Asenjo Library
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Public university
library: As a resource
library under the
National Network of
Libraries of Medicine,
the institution is
committed to providing
and promoting use
and access to
information resources
and databases among
health professionals in
the community, both
individually and
through affiliated
institutions.
Information Services
for the Public: The
Library provides
extensive information
resources to serve the
general public.
25. Health Literacy Prototype for Hispanic Populations in Second Life ™
Conrado F. Asenjo Library, UPR-RCM
26. Latinos & Health
• We chose from CDA &
OMDH reports as main
Latinos’ health
problems
• Topics addressed:
– Guidance in evaluating
health resources
– Influenza A (H1N1)
– Heart disease
– Diabetes
27. Emphasis on informed
decisions
• Emphasis is in guidance and
search, but not to replace health
professional intervention.
• Assessment of reliable health
information.
• Prevention and education.
• The medical library as a trusted
center of guidance and assistance
to the community.
29. Design
• User-friendly materials
• Learning Paths
• Bilingual Material
• Previously evaluated and appropriate links for
Hispanic populations.
• Plain Language
• Aimed at informed decision making
31. Outreach Strategies
Listening SL’s
Hispanic
population needs
Activities
Planned
Suggestions
mailbox according to
these needs
Polls
Self-running
presentations
You Tube
Conversations
Videos
32. Outreach Strategies
Google Site
https://sites.google.com/a/upr.edu/tusaludbuscadistingueaprende
35. In addition to the heart/stroke quiz …
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
Model of SCONUL 7 Pillars
of information literacy, with
examples of a search
“Should we panic about
bird flu” (Sheila Webber &
students)
36. HealthInfo Island
Health Commons
Teleport to
Swine flu health related HIV/AIDS quilt
places in SL e.g.
Tour of the Testis
Virtual hallucinations
38. Conclusions
• Global outreach in real time crossing over all
demographics, truly multinational
• Content designed and created by SL Residents;
create targeted material + use other people’s
• Platform for education, entertainment, living
• educational interventions
• inworld “passers by”; awareness raising
• CPD
• Multiple channel strategy (net + virtual world)
39. Sheila Webber
Elisabeth Jacobsen
Senior Lecturer, Information School Marrapodi
University of Sheffield. Library Director
s.webber@sheffield.ac.uk (SL Trinitas Regional Medical Center
SheilaYoshikawa) Elizabeth, New Jersey USA
http://information-literacy.blogspot.com/ EMarrapodi@Trinitas.org (Second Life:
http://www.slideshare.net/sheilawebber Brielle Coronet)
SL: Sheila Yoshikawa http://www.slideshare.net/emarrapodi
SL: Brielle Coronet
Rossana I. Barrios
Biblioteca Conrado F. Asenjo, University of Puerto Rico
rossana.barrios@upr.edu
SL: Pi Illios
40. References
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• Kirriemuir, J. (2010) Virtual worlds in education: why?
http://www.slideshare.net/VirtualWorldWatch/sheffield-april-2010
• McCallum, J., Ness, V. and Price, T. (2010) “Exploring nursing students'
decision-making skills whilst in a Second Life clinical simulation laboratory.”
Nurse education today. [corrected proof, in press, available online]
• Rogers, L. (2009). “Simulating clinical experience: Exploring Second Life as
a learning tool for nurse education”. In: Same places, different spaces:
proceedings Ascilite Auckland 2009. Figtree: ASCILITE.
http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/auckland09/procs/rogers.pdf
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