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Virtual Worlds CE SeriesContinuing education (CE) non-credit courses presented by the Illinois Alliance Library System and GSLIS for librarians and others interested in virtual worldsVirtual Worlds and Libraries SeminarIn this seminar survey course we will explore a variety of virtual worlds
and how libraries and library-related organizations are (or can be) active and effective in these worlds. We will examine
virtual worlds designed for children, tween, teens, and
adults. Existing, emerging, and planned virtual worlds will
be covered. Throughout the course we will discuss the types
of information needs evident or possible in these worlds, how
libraries and library-related organizations can design and deliver
content, services, environments, and information experiences to
meet these needs, and the overall possibilities and trends for
libraries and other public-good institutions in virtual
worlds. Audience: Open to anyone interested in discussing the intersection of libraries and virtual worlds. This course will be conducted in a seminar format.
Dates and times: March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 5:00-7:00 pm SL (US Pacific) time Course TechnologyThe two-hour
synchronous sessions will meet online in an OPAL meeting room. Details will be provided prior to class start date. Participants will need a reliable
Internet connection via DSL or cable.
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HEADLINESThousands of Children's Books Available at Annual Book Sale Kaufman Wins 2010 Hugh C. Atkinson Award UPCOMING EVENTSFaculty Meeting (Feb 10) TEI Workshop (Feb 12 - Feb 14) Center for Children's Books Ninth Annual Book Pre-Sale (Feb 14) Center for Children's Book Ninth Annual Booksale (Feb 15 - Feb 17) Award-Winning Books of 2009 (Feb 20) Lunch Discussion with Dr. Ted Striphas (Feb 22) The Abuses of Literacy: Amazon Kindle and the Right to Read (Feb 22) Faculty Meeting (Mar 3) |