Virtual Worlds CE Series

Continuing education (CE) non-credit courses presented by the Illinois Alliance Library System and GSLIS for librarians and others interested in virtual worlds

Virtual World Librarianship

What is it like to work as a librarian in the virtual world of Second Life (SL)? What skills and knowledge are needed? What resources are available? This is a hands-on course that will introduce you to providing reference services and building collections and exhibits in Second Life, to planning programs and events, and to the skills needed for the 21st century librarian in a virtual world.

Week One: Introduction to Course and Reference in SL
Week Two: Collections, Resources, and Exhibits in SL
Week Three: Management and Programs in SL
Week Four: Skills for 21st Century Librarians in Virtual Worlds

Instructors: S. Thompson (Hypatia Dejavu), Rhonda Trueman (Abbey Zenith), Bill Sowers (Rocky Vallejo), and JJ Jacobson (JJ Drinkwater)

Audience: Open to anyone interested in learning more about libraries and other information resources and services in Second Life. Students should feel comfortable in Second Life.

Dates and times:
Sundays, September 6, 13, 20 27 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm SL (US Pacific) time
Location: Info Island, Second Life
Cost: $125

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Course Technology

The two-hour synchronous sessions will meet online in Second Life. Participants will need a reliable Internet connection via DSL or cable in addition to the following hardware and software SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. IMPORTANT: Please ensure you can meet these requirements before registering for a course. Check your system against the requirements carefully especially your graphics/video card.

If you have questions, contact Marianne Steadley, 217.244.2751 or steadley@illinois.edu.

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