"Real Librarians in Virtual Worlds" CIL 2009

Lori Bell and Rhonda Trueman to Speak at Computers in Libraries 2009!

From Computers in Libraries 2009 Advanced Conference Program:

"Libraries have been in virtual worlds for 3 years, and there are new worlds appearing every day. What are different types of libraries doing in those worlds? How is it different from traditional libraries and library web services? How have services changed in 3 years? What is coming up? What is the future? What do libraries need to be ready for? This overview of what libraries are doing in virtual worlds looks at the past and the present and provides predictions for the future for libraries and librarians in virtual worlds. "

If you are planning to attend CIL 2009, please attend this presentation on April 1st and the book signing on March 30th!

Virtual Worlds and Libraries Seminar

Virtual Worlds and Libraries Seminar
In 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.

Instructor: Tom Peters (Maxito Ricardo)
Audience: Open to anyone interested in discussing the intersection of libraries and virtual worlds. This course will be condcuted in a seminar format.
Dates and times: March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 5:00-7:00 pm SL (US Pacific) time Location: OPAL meeting room (OPAL - Online Programming for all Libraries)Cost: $125
Go here to register: http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/seminar.html

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

Working with a class in Second Life

Working With a Class in Second Life
Join Dr. Bryan Carter (Bryan Mnemonic) in this course created to help librarians and educators learn how to work with a class in Second Life including hardware and software requirements, orientation, faculty and student mindset change, establishing course objectives, finding and creating content, creating meaningful projects, evaluating student work, action learning, grants, managing a sim-island, and collaborative opportunities.Week One: Setting up a class in Second LifeWeek Two: The Pedagogy of Second LifeWeek Three: Student ProjectsWeek Four: Managing a Project/Sim Audience: Open to librarians and educators interested in using Second Life for educational purposes. Students must feel comfortable navigating in Second Life. This is not a basic Second Life course.
Dates and times: Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm SL (US Pacific) time
Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm SL (US Pacific) time
Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (US Pacific) timeLocation: Second LifeCost: $150
Register here: http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/class.html

Rez Libris - February issue!

RezLibris releases February Issue!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Vienna James
DATE: February 1, 2009 EMAIL: rezlibris@gmail.com
RezLibris Magazine releases February Issue
RezLibris magazine is proud to announce the release of a new information-rich issue available at: http://www.rezlibris.com
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

AVL Honors Volunteers with Golden Leaf Awards
Teen Grid - part 1 of a 3 part series
“Some Like It Hot” Poetry
Lighting for Machinima Productions in SL
Dresden Museum in SL!
Genealogy Resources in SL
Worldwide Literary Collaboration at Bookstacks Isle
Employment Resources at Library of Cybrary Square

This publication is for SL Librarians and we want to help you in your SL endeavors!
So please share with us your:

· Grand Openings
· Special Events
· Book Readings
· Exhibitions
· Best Practices
· Tell us your Stories!

Even if it is last minute! We will do our best to post your event quickly and spread the word about what is happening throughout the SL Library Community!
And of course, we welcome your feedback! Let us know if you would like a representative to come speak at your next meeting!
You can reach us at rezlibris@gmail,com

Vienna James
Public Relations Director
RezLibris Magazine

REZLibris: To inform, share, inspire and encourage the SL Library Community.
For information on advertising in the online or print editions, contact Sifriya Devin, Ad Manager, by IM or at sifriya.devin@gmail.com
For Events: Email or IM Vienna James, vienna.james@gmail.com
RezLibris Magazinehttp://www.rezlibris.comSLurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City/146/152/24/?title=RezLibris%20MagazineEmail: rezlibris@gmail.comJoin our SL group: RezLibris Readers
Vienna James, PR Director
RezLibris Magazine

A Night with the Stars at the Info Archipelago

A Night with the Stars
Enjoy a night with the stars on Saturday, February 7, from 5-7 pm SLT as the Alliance Virtual Library Archipelago and RezLibris Magazine celebrate library and education achievements in the virtual world of Second Life during 2008! Award winners will receive the prestigious Golden Leaf award designed by Krull Aeon and enjoy music and dancing to the music of Gabrielle Riel of Riel Radio. The sparkling red carpet event will be held at the Crystal Ballroom at the Cinesphere, especially designed for this special event on Eduisland 4. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Feburary 1 to Lorelei Junot in world or by email lbell927@gmail.com. Space is limited. Formal attire is requested.

Rez Libris will host a pre-party cocktail hour from 4 - 5 pm SLT at their office on Cybrary City at the RezLibris office http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City/164/133/24. There will be dancing, music and refreshments.

Second Life is many things, but ultimately it is about the cultivation of creativity expressed in multiple forms to attract, enchant, inform and educate its residents. The evidence of this is everywhere. The untold hours devoted to the AVL may go unrecognized. That is about to change. The "Golden Leaf" award has been established to honor unique and innovative applications of library sciences, education, and the partners who support these efforts.

Virtual world continuing education courses for educators and librarians

UIUC GSLIS and Alliance Library System are pleased to offer a series of non-credit continuing education courses for librarians, educators, and others interested in libraries, museums, learning and teaching in virtual worlds such as Second Life. Classes available include: Second Life 101, Second Life 102, Virtual World Librarianship, Setting Up an Educational Presence in Second Life, Working with a Class in Second Life, Setting up your Library or Museum in Second Life: An Applied Approach, Instructional Tools For Second Life, and a seminar on Virtual Worlds and Libraries seminar. Courses meet for 4-6 weeks and everyone is welcome! For more information and to register, go to http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/. For more information, contact Marianne Steadley at steadley@uiuc.edu, or call 217-244-3302. Course descriptions are on the website.

Virtual Communities and Libraries Member Initiative group meeting at mid-winter

The Virtual Communities and Libraries Member Initiative Group will be meeting onsite in Denver at the Auraria Library of the University of Colorado, Denver on Saturday January 24th at 3:00 pm (Denver time) / 2 pm SLT as well as inworld on the ALA Island. For those of you going to Midwinter the meeting number is 281554

Meeting Agenda
I. Welcome and introductions
II. Update
III. Update on AASL in SL - Lisa Perez
IV. Update on ACRL in SL - Rhonda Trueman
V. Update on LIS Educators group in virtual worlds
VI. Demonstration of Goweb3d virtual environment - Dave Elchoness
VII. Update on Library Technology Working Group with Media Grid - Jerome Yarovkovsky and Aaron Walsh
VII. Discussion of MIG activities at ALA annual conference
VIII. Update on Salon Huron weekly events in SL
IX. General discussion

Please contact Lori Bell at lbell927@gmail.com if you would like to go to dinner following
the meeting. That will give me a specific number and I can make reservations.

Directions
Address:

Room 245
Auraria Library (second floor)
1100 Lawrence St.
Denver, CO 80204

Here are directions for walking from the Convention Center to Auraria Library:

The campus is just west of the Convention Center, across Speer Boulevard (and Cherry Creek). There are a number of streets that cross Speer Boulevard and go over the Creek.

From the Convention Center, walk west on Champa , crossing Speer and over Cherry Creek. As soon as you cross Speer, turn slightly to the right into the central part of campus. You will see a church, St. Elizabeth. The church is on St. Francis Way (11th Street on Google Maps) and is a distinctive landmark. There are parking lots and a parking station that is usually staffed. The library is next to the church. It is a two story white building. Walk past the front of the church toward the library, you will be approaching the back of the library. Turn left after the church to get to the front of the library.


This is an easy walk or one could take the light rail.

link to directions and Google Maps: http://library.auraria.edu/info/maps/directions.html