second life and virtual reference: are we there yet?
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My slides for the AALL 2008 annual meeting session G-2.TRANSCRIPT
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Second Life & Virtual Reference:Are We There Yet?
AALL Annual Meeting 2008, Session G-5
Meg Kribble - [email protected] Technologies, Reference, & Instructional Services Librarian
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
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What is Second Life?
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Like games, but different
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Interact with avatars
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IM-style chat or voice option
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Photo by wiccked on Flickrhttp://flickr.com/photos/wiccked/88501680/
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No!
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Unnecessary layers
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Patrons not there
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Patrons not there
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Computer and software requirements
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Learning curve
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Time commitment
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Dedicated space
Small rented plot on Cybrary City 2: $400 annuallySmall island purchased from Linden Lab: $700 + $147.50 monthly
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How to staff?
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Who is that masked avatar?
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Reference Questions in Second Life
• Where is everybody?
• Where are the cool places?
• What other legal places are there to visit?
• I have a dispute with my landlord; can you help?
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Resources often link to web
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Galileo Law Directory
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...is also available on the web
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So, why are we talking about it?
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Future patrons
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Adventurous patrons
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Body language, cues
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“Not in world” tools
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Future virtual worlds
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3-D Web Virtual Worlds
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Thank youA current version of these slideswill be available for download at
http://slideshare.net/mak506