The document discusses the VBI Project, which aims to provide library instruction and information to students and faculty in a virtual 3D environment. It begins by highlighting the popularity of virtual worlds. It then describes key features of virtual worlds and examples of different types, including gaming, online communities, and education. It outlines the phases of the VBI Project, which started as a virtual tour of the library and grew to include interactive instruction and a social space where users could build their own areas. The goal of the project was to offer bibliographic help and resources to the university community within a virtual social world.

1. The VBI Project: A Virtual Social World Presented by Mark D. Puterbaugh Warner Memorial Library Eastern University ACRL Fall Virtual Institute November 9, 2006

2. Why should we do this? World of Warcraft Reports over 7 million users world wide

3. Why should we do this? Maple Story Claims over 43 million users world wide

4. Why should we do this? Second Life Claims over 800,000 users world wide

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27. PHASE IV

29. Mandi’s Place

31. Fred’s Place

33. Kristin’s Place

35. Matt’s Place

37. Teresa’s Place

39. Ted’s Place

41. Mi Young’s Place

43. Main Street for the Librarians

44. Reference Central

46. Database Central

48. Book Central

50. Journal Central

51. Conference Center

54. The Future Is Now!!