Second Life Library Project

Congratulations to the Infomaniac Racers in Relay For Life!

Abbey — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:35:50 +0000

Dateline: Info Island, Second LIfe Metaverse (Written by HollyJean Allen)

The Infomaniac Racers, a Relay for Life team who’s sole purpose is to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, was recognized for its work in the category of Cancer Awareness. The third place award was given based on a special build that featured links to American Cancer Society web sites, and dispensed information on cancer, its detection and prevention. The build, a ‘campsite’ on the track of the relay, featured oversize books that honored family and friends who have been affected by cancer.

The books were placed in a park-like setting surrounding a lake fed by a waterfall. A winding path guided visitors to the books and the information dispensers. Each of six books were written by members of the Infomaniac Racers. Georgette Whitfield, Amalia Broome, Sinner Sleeper, Waldron Rhino, Buddhistlibrarian Ballyhoo, and Hollyjean Allen. Amalia Broome also wrote poetry to recognize cancer survivors and caregivers everywhere. The site was fully terra-formed by Krull Aeon, and landscaped by Amalia Broome, Judi Newall, and Hollyjean Allen. It was a very moving place to visit.

The team was formed last January, 2008. For the last six months team members worked to generate funds for the Relay for Life campaign. They were one of 89 teams with a common goal. The combined fund raising efforts collected over $200,000 in United States Dollars! Many members of the InfoGroupies made many large donations of Lindens, and gave a great deal of their time walking the Relay track so that the team was represented for a full twenty four hours. This is done to help us all remember that cancer does not sleep.

The team was comprised of Alacrity Lorefield, Amalia Broome, Beliria Lumley, BuddhistLibrarian Ballyhoo, Forelle Broek, Haldin Koba, Honor Reiderer, Judi Newall, Leeorie Alter, Lorin Tone, Lourdes Denimore, Sinner Sleeper, Waldron Rhino, and Hollyjean Allen.

Info Island and Libraries in Second Life this week

Lorelei — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:05:25 +0000

Investing InfoIsland
Join us on Investing InfoIsland as Idsz of March presents “Rules of Retirement” on Tuesday July 22
at 7 pm sl. Idsz will discuss the traditional way people save and invest for retirement and how that is changing.
The program will be held near the cafe on the waterfront. Contact Lorelei Junot for more information.

Join us Thursday, July 24th beginning at 6:00 p.m. SLT at the Lodge in the center of Investing InfoIsland for a book discussion lead by Maxito Ricardo. Chilton, David. 1997. The Wealthy Barber: Everyone’s Commonsense Guide to Becoming Financially Independent (Updated 3rd Edition). In this classic beginner’s guide to personal investment and financial planning – with a plot! – Roy, the fictional town barber, teaches beginning investors about planning for retirement, wills, life insurance, saving, investing in real estate, taxes, and even how to end up with some fun money for your retirement.

Reader’s Garden, Info Island - Discussion of Snow Crash
Vallibrarian Gregg will faciliate a discussion of Neal Stephenson’s book, Snow Crash on Wednesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. SLT. Reader’s Garden, Info Island http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/100/162/33
For more information, contact Sonja Morgwain.

The Sci -Fi & Fantasy Portal on Info Island

The Portal has it’s regular
4th. Wednesday of the month Meeting
at 6:30 pm (SL time) on July 23rd.
Place: Info Island 210–94–33
Anyone interested in these genres is welcome.

The Portal also presents it’s Meet the Author event
A real life Author comes and reads from one of his/her novels,
then opens a discussion with the audience.
Author: Glenn Manewell
When: Saturday, July 26th. at 1 pm (SL time).

The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Portal welcomes everyone interested in these two creative and interesting genres to share their ideas and insights. We’ve had many fascinating discussions at our events. Hope to see you at any or all of our events.

Don’t forget to check out our posters and the Information-giver cubes by each poster both on the ground under the Portal and inside the Portal. We have displays in the Portal featuring various authors and groups of authors.

Franja Russell, of the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Port

West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center Events

Tuesdays @ 7pm slt: Han Sontse continues “Ariel, A Book of the Change” by Steven R. Boyett

Wednesdays @ 7pm slt: Rei Hax is reading “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card

Thursdays @ 7pm slt: Shandon Loring delights with Celtic legends and stories from the Catskill Mtns of NY

Saturdays @ 2pm slt: Elder Priestman relates stories from “Zion’s Cause” by Jim Peyton

http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/51/152/26

Please IM Derry McMahon if there are any questions

Alexandrian Free Library: Caledon, New Toulouse, Steelhead, & Winterfell Library Events July 23- 29 , 2008

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Shakespeare Summer: Romeo and Juliet
Sun, July 20 – Sat, July 26
Radio Riel: http://music.radioriel.org
The second month of Shakespeare Summer, produced by Radio Riel in cooperation with the Caledon Library, and funded by the Foundation for Rich Content. Radio Riel’s “From The Library” programming all this week will feature music from, thematically connected to, or providing commentary and sidelights on, The Bard’s eternally popular play of the impetuosities and tragedies of youthful love. Programming & events this week lead up the the Romeo & Juliet Ball on July 26th. Visit Radio Riel at http://radioriel.blogspot.com/ for details of the programming

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The Second Annual Bookbinders Ball
July 25th, 6-8 pm SLT
Coughton Court, Caledon Carntaigh
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Carntaigh/83/183/25

A Formal, Fancy Dress ball in Caledon, to celebrate The Caledon Library’s collaboration with Radio Riel on their FFRC supported “Shakespeare Summer” project.
Hosted by JJ Drinkwater of the Caledon Library & the Alexandrian Free Library, Gabrielle Riel of Radio Riel & Riel Events, and the funloving folks of Info Island’s TX950. The theme of this event is “What’s in a Name?” and you are invited to come as your favorite Shakespearian Actor, Character, or Play. We will once again be playing our Guessing Game, where you fill out your “Library Card” with the names of fellow revelers whom you have “checked out” for the dance, and your guesses as to what their costume represents. Join us for an evening of very literate festivity indeed!

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Shakespeare Summer Ball #2: Romeo and Juliet
Sat, July 26, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Coughton Court
Caledon Carntaigh
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Carntaigh/83/183/25

Come and experience the Masquerade Ball in at the villa of the Capulets, from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. All attendees are encouraged to come in Renaissance garb, or costumes inspired by any of the play’s numerous interpretations. If you want, come and roleplay one of the characters from the play….Balconies *will* be provided! Sponsored by the Caledon Library and Produced by Riel Events. Visit Radio Riel at http://radioriel.blogspot.com/ for details.

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Caledon Library Book Discussion: Moby Dick & Yankee Whaling
Sun, July 27, 2pm – 4pm
The Falling Anvil Public House, Caledon Tamrannoch
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Tamrannoch/233/113/23/

A book discussion and look at the historical whailing industry of New England.
The Great American Novel? A great treatise on ..or apolgy for…whaling? A great throbbingly overworked phallic metaphor? A great bloody bore? Herman Mellivle’s “Moby-Dick, or The Whale” is revered and controversial, loved and derided. The novel is also an enduring source of cultural references, from the highfalutin’ all the way down to Jeff Smith’s graphic novel series “Bone”…and a certain Great White Coffee Chain. What’s sure is that it is a great walloping leviathan of a novel, stuffed with brilliant prose, skillful metaphor, sly humor, and narrow observation.

All misunderstood cetaceans, obsessed captains, idle observers, dauntless harpooners, and sweet-talking bosuns are welcome to join us, whether they have read the work or not

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Story Session at the Falling Anvil: Jack Tars & Commodores
Mon, July 28th 9, 5 – 8p:
The Falling Anvil Public House, Caledon Tamrannoch
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Tamrannoch/233/113/23/

“Here are tinkers, tailors & shoemakers lie snoring fast asleep
While we poor souls on the ocean wide are plowing through the deep
Our officers commanded us, and it’s them we must obey
Expecting every moment for to get cast away”

Join the old salts, coasters, stowaways, privateers & other bold seafaring folk of the Falling Anvil for stories & songs of life at sea. Anyone with a tale to tell of high adventure on the high seas, mermaids, shipwrecks, bold raids, buffeting storms and miscellaneous maritime misadventures is welcome to come tell a tale, and all lovers of story are welcome to join us simply to listen. The evening is sponsored by the Caledon Library and the Clan of Seafarers & Storytellers, and hosted by Aldo Stern.

As the Virtual Worlds Turn

Lorelei — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:39:06 +0000

Newsbreak from Information Today on Google Lively and Vivaty

http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/nbReader.asp?ArticleId=49931

Info Island and Libraries in Second Life this week

Lorelei — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:02:43 +0000

SciFi Fantasy Gallery

Wednesday July 16 at 1 pm and Saturday July 19 at 1 pm
Book of the Month Discussion
featuring Paul Levinson’s THE SILK CODE
For more information contact Franja Russell.

Cybrary City 1
Advanced Second Life Features: An Interactive Potluck, August 7, 2008 8:00 a.m. SLT & 3:00 p.m. SLT, Open Auditorium on Cybrary City 1(http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City/124/157/24). Join Wilbur Wood, CEO of LearnTimes, producers of online conferences, communities and events http://www.learningtimes,net/3d for a free program and discussion about advanced features in second life. Participants are encouraged to bring their own favorite feature or useful gadget to display. Presentation will be in voice.

So You Want a Library or Organzation in Second Life: A Practical Guide 8:00 a.m. SLT August 1, Open Auditorium, Cybrary City I Brief presentation in voice, tour an existing library, learn about available parcels, & lots of time for Q and A. All are welcome. Riven Homewood from the Alexandrian Library, Caledon will also present.

Contact Sonja Morgwain for more information.

Alexandrian Free Library: Caledon, New Toulouse, Steelhead, & Winterfell Library Events July 15th-26th, 2008

Book Discussion - The Sea Wolf by Jack London
Sun, July 20, 2pm – 3pm
Steelhead Public Library, Steelhead City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/185/24
A discussion of Jack London’s stirring epic. From bibliomania.com “The Sea-Wolf was published in 1904, during the time of London’s great successes with The Call of the Wild, published the year before. It tells of Humphrey Van Weyden, an amateur literary critic who finds himself picked up by the sealing schooner Ghost when the ship that he is travelling on across the San Francisco Bay collides with a steamer. A new central character emerges in the form of Wolf Larson. Larson is a fierce, strong and ruthless industrialist. After the Ghost rescues some refugees near Japan on its sealing expedition, Larson and Van Weyden come into conflict over the poet Maude Brewster. In time Brewster and Van Weyden manage to escape to a desert island together. However, in time, the Ghost finds itself drawn to them half-wrecked and without a sail. Larson is now in a sorry, semi-paralysed state and even though Van Weyden and Brewster manage to find a way to sail the ship away, Larsen dies a sad and individualistic creature while Van Weyden shows his nature as a moral and decent individual.”

Book Discussion - Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Mon, July 21, 6pm – 8pm
The Great Lawn of the Whitehorn Library, Caledon VIctoriaCity
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/30/180/23
Bellicose Tybalt, fanciful Mercutio, the bawdy Nurse, the compassionate Friar, the tender and tragic lovers, the proud Capulets and the haughty Montagues, each strut and fret their hour upon the stage in Shakespeare’s endlessly popular, endlessly reinterpreted tragedy of young love’s power and pathos. All are welcome at this discussion, whether they have read the play or not.

The Second Annual Bookbinders Ball
July 25th, 6-8 pm SLT
Coughton Court, Caledon Carntaigh
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Carntaigh/83/183/25
A Formal, Fancy Dress ball in Caledon, to celebrate The Caledon Library’s collaboration with Radio Riel on their FFRC supported “Shakespeare Summer” project.
Hosted by JJ Drinkwater of the Caledon Library & the Alexandrian Free Library, Gabrielle Riel of Radio Riel & Riel Events, and the funloving folks of Info Island’s TX950. The theme of this event is “What’s in a Name?” and you are invited to come as your favorite Shakespearian Actor, Character, or Play. We will once again be playing our Guessing Game, where you fill out your “Library Card” with the names of fellow revelers whom you have “checked out” for the dance, and your guesses as to what their costume represents. Join us for an evening of very literate festivity indeed!

Shakespeare Summer Ball #2: Romeo and Juliet
Sat, July 26, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Coughton Court
Caledon Carntaigh
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Carntaigh/83/183/25
Come and experience the Masquerade Ball in at the villa of the Capulets, from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. All attendees are encouraged to come in Renaissance garb, or costumes inspired by any of the play’s numerous interpretations. If you want, come and roleplay one of the characters from the play….Balconies *will* be provided! Sponsored by the Caledon Library and Produced by Riel Events.

“Summer Author Chats” Event in Teen Second Life® – Summer, 2008

The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County (PLCMC), TeachingBooks.net, and Chicago Public Schools Department of Libraries and Information Services are pleased to announce a very special series of three events, “Summer Author Chats”, discussions that will take place in Teen Second Life. These programs will give selected authors and teens the opportunity to interact online in a safe and creative way on PLCMC’s virtual island, Eye4You Alliance.

Kelly Czarnecki, Technology Education Librarian at PLCMC shares, “Having authors interact with teens in the medium of a virtual world is not only a great way to bring stories to life, but connects youth with authors in ways they might not have the opportunity to otherwise.”

“This series merges the traditional “Author in the Library” summer reading event with the exciting technology of Second Life,” says Lisa Perez, the Area Library Coordinator, Chicago Public Schools Department of Libraries. “We’re bringing authors to where the teens are, and enabling them to interact and learn from each other.”

Teen Second Life (http://teen.secondlife.com) is a 3D virtual world where teens can learn valuable 21st century skills and build a variety of developmental assets as they engage with their peers from all over the world, communicate in multiple media formats, and express their identities through their own virtual appearances.

Teens have helped construct a space for author presentations with author liaison support provided by PLCMC, TeachingBooks.net and Chicago Public Schools Department of Libraries. Teens have assisted in the planning of these events, participated in an avatar design contest, created web-based support materials, and advertised these programs to the Second Life teen community. Writing, role playing, and anime/manga groups are just some of the teen-driven, literary-related groups within Teen Second Life.

The three participating authors, who are volunteering their time for this program, are extraordinarily well known and acclaimed. They have received dozens of awards and distinctions, and have never participated in a Second Life program before.

Authors of young adult literature will participate as avatars, digital representations of themselves.

To learn more about these events, how to log onto Teen Second Life (must be 13 – 17 years old), how to visit a companion educator’s event (18 years +) and to download a flyer, visit http://www.libraryloft.org/secondlife.asp

Literature in Virtual Worlds Conference

On August 4th, 2008, and again on August 6th, Alliance Library System, in cooperation with LearningTimes, will offer a one-day conference exploring the possibilities of using virtual worlds to teach literature and to promote its appreciation for people of all ages. The conference, titled “Stepping into Literature: Bringing New Life to Books through Virtual Worlds” will be held entirely in the virtual world of Second Life, allowing participants to attend from any location with a computer and a broadband internet connection. Cost to attend the conference is $65 USD per person. Go to the registration form at http://www.learningtimes.net/shop/cgi-bin//cp-app.cgi?pg=prod&ref=SLCONF2008 and to the conferene website at www.steppingintovirtualworlds.org.

“Books have been with us for millenia, from Homer to Beowulf to Harry Potter” notes John Howard, conference director and Special Projects Coordinator for Alliance. “Great literature doesn’t change, but our ways of interacting with it do. What possibilities do virtual worlds offer us in sharing a love of literature? Is there value in building worlds that previously existed only in print, or in our imaginations? How can we use 3-D experiences to enhance our experience of literature?”

The conference will not be solely lecture-based, according to Howard. Instead, participants will take take part in a virtual book discussion, and take field trips into literature-based locations that have been created in Second Life. Participants may find themselves in an Edgar Allen Poe poem, visiting a “secret garden” or learning about gothic literature in an authentically spooky Gothic mansion. “They may even fall down a rabbit hole!” notes Howard. The conference will also feature one or more authors who have used virtual worlds to create, refine or promote their works. The day will conclude with a panel discussion including experts from a number of disciplines, and a social event.

“By doing this conference in Second Life, we can do more than just talk about ways to promote a love of literature in virtual worlds,” says Howard. “We can see and interact with some creative and educational applications in person.”

Beth Ritter-Gluth/Desideria Stockton is Second Life will be the keynote speaker and her talk is on “A Vision for Making Literature Come Alive in VIrtual Worlds.”. She is the creator of Literature Alive in Second Life and teaches English and Women’s Studies at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, PA. She is the creator and director of Literature Alive! in Second Life, founding co-chair of hte 2007 SL Best Practices in Education International Conference: Teaching, Learning, and Research, Co-Founder of the SL Virtual Orphanage and Child Sponsorship program, and co-founder of Open SLedware

The keynote author is Kim Rufer-Bach who will speak on “Using Virtual Worlds to Promote Real Life Literature.” Kimberly Rufer-Bach (Kim Anubis in Second Life) is Owner, Designer and Producer of The Magicians, a 3D interactive software development company that specializes in creating innovative Second Life content. Some of her clients include the British Council, University of California Davis Medical Center, Global Kids, NASA, University of Queensland, and New York Law School. Kimberly is co-author of Creating Your World: The Official Guide to Advanced Content Creation for Second Life (Sybex, October 2007) and is currently at work on The Second Life Grid: The Official Guide to Communication Collaboration, and Community Engagement. Her online community management experience includes the roles of Community Forums Coordinator for There, and special events moderator and Editors Forum Host for iUniverse.com on AOL and the Web. She was on the team that
created the best-selling educational computer game First Men in the Moon Math

(Fisher-Price) in the mid-1980s. Publishing credits include articles, columns, non-fiction for children, and fiction. Kimberly garnered recommendations for the 1995 Bram Stoker Award for the novella “Daddy’s Girl,” which appeared in Adventures in the Twilight Zone (Ed. Carol Serling, DAW Books, Inc)

Alliance has partnered with LearningTimes to put on this conference. In addition to helping organize the conference, LearningTimes is setting up the technology for individuals and groups to participate in the conference without having to create a Second Life account. “For those who haven’t done it, Second Life can take a little getting used to” notes John Walber, CEO of LearningTimes. “We have had great success this year in providing ’simulcasts’ of events in second life, essentially, looking over the shoulder of a participant.” Walber notes that this should make attendance easier for more people. While not quite as “immersive,” the solution is highly interactive, and creates a recording for later playback Conference organizers will also provide an orientation for those who would like to attend the conference in Second Life, but have no prior experience with the program.

LearningTimes and Alliance have created an ongoing on-line community for participants in this and future conferences. Within this community registrants will have access to conference recordings, contribute to on-going discussions, and network with other interested people from around the world after the conference is over.

Full conference schedule and registration information is available at the conference website, www.steppingintovirtualworlds.org or people may contact John Howard directly at 309.694.9200.

Conference on Literature in Virtual Worlds

Lorelei — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:07:52 +0000

Conference on Literature in Virtual Worlds

Full conference schedule and registration information is available at the conference website, www.steppingintovirtualworlds.org or people may contact John Howard directly at 309.694.9200.

Google’s new virtual world Lively

Lorelei — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:18:51 +0000

If you are a librarian interested in sharing ideas and projects for the new Google virtual world of Lively (http://www.lively.com) please join our group
http://groups.google.com/group/livelylibrariansvw?lnk=gcimh

Info Island and Libraries in Second Life this week

Lorelei — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:24:11 +0000

The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Portal presents
its July FILM DISCUSSION

When: Saturday, July 5th. at 1 pm
Where: Info Island 210– 94–33 places you at the discussion circle
Film: THE MATRIX
Hosts: Symmetry Munro and Hawk Lightcloud

Bring your ideas and insights on this complex and innovative film

Beach Blanket Bingo second life style!

Join us on Investing Info Island Saturday night July 5 at 6 pm sl for beach blanket bingo Second Life Style.
Gabrielle Riel will play tunes and enjoy music, dancing and bingo. Contact Hypatia Dejavu for more info.

Enjoy the new Zenith gardens
Zenith Garden, just west of the Alliance Library building on Info Island (north of the Reference Desk on International) is now set up and ready for visitors.

Named for Abbey Zenith, this small plot of land has a good number of plants, bushes and trees, most all of which can be left-clicked on, supplying a notecard with information on the SL creator, the flora’s real life counterpart and a sign board with URL links/SL landmarks to:

–General information on Zenith Garden
–World flora sites on the Internet
–Real Life garden websites
–YouTube garden tours
–Second Life gardens/parks/nature areas
–Web pages with information on gardening for children
–Second Life garden stores
–Poetry about gardens

Benches and a pose-pillow give visitors a chance to sit, relax, learn and enjoy. Here’s a SLURL to the garden:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/info%20island/106/24/33/

Courses for Educators, Librarians and Others in Second Life

UIUC GSLIS and Alliance Library System are pleased to offer summer courses for librarians and educators on virtual worlds. Courses include:

Using Immersive Environments in the Classroom for School Media Specialists

Second Life 101

Technical Skills for Virtual World Librarians

Introduction to Virtual World Librarianship

Working with a class in Second Life

Setting Up an Educational Presence in Second Life

Immersive Learning in 3d Virtual Environments

For more information on and to register for these courses, go to

http://www.lis. uiuc.edu/ programs/ cpd/VW/

For more information contact Marianne Steadley at UIUC at steadley@uiuc. edu

or Lori Bell, Alliance Library System, lbell@alliancelibra rysystem. com

In memoriam - Percy Bysshe Shelley (August 4, 1792 – July 8, 1822)

Poet’s Corner - Literature Collection - 11th floor of the Central Bell Library Tower - Info Island http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/214/26/123
5 PM SLT
Poetry reading, discussion and discussion of the life of Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Contact Abbey Zenith for more information.

Hot Topics - Governance in Virtual Worlds

Due to technical problems in SL last Wednesday we rescheduled this month’s Hot Topics Discussion - Please join us at 6 PM July 9th.

Who governs virtual worlds? Virtual world creators? Virtual land owners? Group leaders, owners, organizers? In a world created by its residents who makes the rules? What does it mean to be a leader in a virtual world? Join us for our monthly hot topics discussion on Info Island.. Panelists Katt Tomsen, Abbey Zenith, and others will lead the discussion.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/103/110/34

Only Yesterday 1930s sim

The Only Yesterday sim celebrates the completion (well, almost) of TWO new exhibits. Please come and see!

The new movie theater, on the small square just east of the island’s central plaza, displays vintage posters and other resources to highlight the Golden Age of Hollywood, the 1930s – the era of The Prisoner of Zenda, Gone With the Wind, and the Wizard of Oz. Not to be outdone, the second floor of the theater celebrates radio programs and celebrities of the era with photos, biographical sketches, and recorded samples of original broadcast by Edward R. Morrow, Jack Benny, the Lone Ranger, and many others.

To learn about the grimmer side of the 1930s, visit the migrant camp at the southeast corner of Only Yesterday. The new exhibit there focuses on displaced workers and others who often lived in Hoovervilles, hobo camps, and government resettlement areas while searching for employment. Among other things, the exhibit includes a selection of vintage photos from the American Memory collection in the U.S. Library of Congress.

Finally (a shameless commercial plug on behalf of Only Yesterday’s merchants), please take the opportunity to visit the island’s fine shops while you are in town. Great shopping, right on the plaza. Contact Rolig Loon for more information.

Alexandrian Free Library: Caledon, New Toulouse, Steelhead, & Winterfell Library Events July 8th-16th, 2008

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Poetry Writing Workshop with Dov Whiteberry
Steelhead Public Library, Steelhead City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/185/24
Wed, July 9, 7pm – 8pm

Dov Whiteberry, renowned Vermont poet and educator
is welcomed back to the Steelhead Library for our continuing poetry
workshop series. Poems don’t have to rhyme - honest!

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Children’s Literature Discussion
Sun Jul 13 2:30-3:30pm
Steelhead Public Library, Steelhead City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/185/24

“Women in Fairy Tales: The Good the Bad and the Ugly.” The incomparable Myfanwi Davies leads a discussion about the many roles of women in traditional tales. All wicked stepsisters, fairy godmothers, elven princesses, forsaken orphans, etc. are welcome to come in costume.

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Caledon Library Guest Book Discussion in SL New England: Moby Dick & Yankee Whaling
Monday, July 14, 2008 4-5 pm
SL New England Mystic Classroom
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mystic/234/145/23

All misunderstood cetaceans, obsessed captains, idle observers, dauntless harpooners, and sweet-talking bosuns are welcome to join us, whether they have read the work or not

Contact Trudy Takacs for more information

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The Toussaint L’Ouverture Library of New Toulouse is now open!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/64/108/23

Exhibits, through the end of August
*Civic maps of historic New Orleans
*Reawakening Kate Chopin
*Tribute to the Cammie G. Henry Research Center.
Come visit and peruse our offerings in the bougainvillea breeze.

Courses for librarians and educators on virtual worlds

Lorelei — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:38:57 +0000

UIUC GSLIS and Alliance Library System are pleased to offer summer courses for librarians and educators on virtual worlds. Courses include:

Using Immersive Environments in the Classroom for School Media Specialists

Second Life 101

Technical Skills for Virtual World Librarians

Introduction to Virtual World Librarianship

Working with a class in Second Life

Setting Up an Educational Presence in Second Life

Immersive Learning in 3d Virtual Environments

For more information on and to register for these courses, go to

http://www.lis. uiuc.edu/ programs/ cpd/VW/

For more information contact Marianne Steadley at UIUC at steadley@uiuc. edu

or Lori Bell, Alliance Library System, lbell@alliancelibra rysystem. com

Info Island and libraries in Second Life activities this week

Lorelei — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:15:12 +0000

Hot Topics - Governance in Virtual Worlds

Who governs virtual worlds? Virtual world creators? Virtual land owners? Group leaders, owners, organizers? In a world created by its residents who makes the rules? What does it mean to be a leader in a virtual world? Join us for our monthly hot topics discussion on Info Island at 6 PM SLT July 2nd. Panelists Kat Tomsen, Abbey Zenith, and others will lead the discussion.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/103/110/34

Beach Blanket Bingo SL Style!
On Smart Investing InfoIsland, July 5th, 2008, 6 PM SLT - 8 PM SLT.

Join us for a beach party on Smart Investing and explore the island to collect answers for our bingo card. Drop your card off at the party by 7 PM SLT for a chance to win $1000 L! We will dance to fun 60s sounds provided by our favorite DJ Gabrielle Riel of Radio Riel.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Investing%20InfoIsland/234/92/22

So You Want a Library or Organization in Second Life: A Practical Guide
Tuesday, July 1 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 SLT, “So You Want a Library or Organization in Second Life: A Practical Guide.” Participants hear a short presentation, take a tour of buildings, and have plenty of time to ask questions. Cybrary City 1. For more information, see Sonja Morgwain.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cybrary%20City/124/157/24

Non-Credit Courses for Virtual World Librarians and Educators

SUMMER 2008 Courses
NEW Using Immersive Environments in the Classroom for School Media Specialists
Instructor: Kelly (BlueWings Hayek) Czarnecki.

Second Life 101
Instructor: Barbara (Puglet Dancer) Galik

Technical Skills for Virtual World Librarians
Instructors: Denise (Pipsqueak Fiddlesticks) Cote and Bernadette (HVX Silverstar) Swanson

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

Working with a Class in Second Life
Instructor: Dr. Bryan (Bryan Mnemonic) Carter.

Setting Up an Educational Presence in Second Life
Instructors: Lori (Lorelei Junot) Bell, Rhonda (Abbey Zenith) Trueman, Tom (Maxito Ricardo) Peters

Immersive Learning in 3D Virtual Environments
Instructors: JJ (JJ Drinkwater) Jacobson and S. (Hypatia Dejavu) Thompson.

http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/VW/

For more information contact Marianne Steadley at steadley@uiuc.edu

Alexandrian Free Library: Caledon, New Toulouse, Steelhead, & Winterfell Library Events July 1st-8th, 2008

Come Visit the Caledon Library at the SL5B Celebration!
The Independant State of Caledon glories in its library, and the Caledon build at the Second Life Fifth Birthday celebration includes a miniturized version of the Caledon Library, highlighting its past exhibits. Come visit us at
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Second%20Life%20Birthday/80/7/24

The Toussaint L’Ouverture Library of New Toulouse is now open!
Come visit at….
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/64/108/23

Story Hour at the Caledon Library, with Rachel Pevensy
Stories of the American West
July 5th 12-1pm slt
Great Lawn of the Whitehorn Library, Caledon Victoria City
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Victoria%20City/30/180/23
Come join us as Rachel tells stories on an American theme with a focus on Westward movement, to celebrate the American Independance Day holiday.
Rachel Pevensy is a RL storyteller with a keen appreciation for all the ins and outs, challenges and rewards of her craft. Her blog may be found at http://www.storytellingadventures.blogspot.com

This is a live audio stream storytelling performance, produced by Radio Riel. Media url address for SL (or outside of SL listeners) : http://music.radioriel.org. For more information, see the Radio Riel blog at http://radioriel.blogspot.com/

NOTE: The teleport takes you to a hub in Caledon VictoriaCity… Just follow the red arrow/beacon north through the Reading Room to the Great Lawn, or use the red and gold Library Transport Device located at the telehub.

Please direct questions to JJ Drinkwater, Caledon Library.

West of Ireland Library Programs

We have new storytellers joining us at the West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center!!! Please feel free to drop by and enjoy:

Tuesday @ 6pm slt - AineMari Flanagan and David Itamae - Stories of all sorts, plus open mic
Tuesday @ 7pm slt - Han Sontse, one of our new storytellers, who likes Sci/Fan stories
Wednesday @ 7pm slt - Rei Hax continues the reading of “Elder’s Game” by Orson Scott Card
Thursday @ 7pm slt - Chief Storyteller Shandon Loring delights us with Celtic Myths and Legends and stories of the little people in the Catskill Mountains of NY state
Saturday @ 2pm slt - Elder Priestman, another one of our new storytellers, begins reading tales from “Zion’s Cause” by Jim Peyton, tales from the old South

Please join us! These storytellers are great! IM Derry McMahon for more information. http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Vote today to award projects creating real world public good in Second Life

Lorelei — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:12:15 +0000

Imagine rebuilding the real world from the ground up, prim by prim. What would you change and how would you create public good?

Five finalist projects are realizing their revisions with the Second Life and the Public Good Community Challenge. Now through June 30th you can vote for your top three of these five amazing endeavors to be awarded a total of almost one million Linden dollars!

On July 1st at 4PM the University of Southern California’s Network Culture Project will award the top three with L$100,000 a month for three months to build their dream of public good from the virtual world. Avatars can take a minute right now to determine who will win the big awards to be given out at the International Island amphitheater on Monday afternoon.

The projects currently up for awards:

Texas Obesity Research Center
Native Lands Cultural Outreach
Mauerkrankheit/Wallsickness
Interactive Accessible Home
Ability Commons

Any avatar can vote for their top three projects and offer resources to these endeavors; volunteer to help them build out a new community or reach out and partner with these projects to grow real world impact from Second Life. Voting ends June 30th so send in your feedback today and visit these projects on the web or on International Island to explore new ways to rebuild the real world through virtual efforts.

This community challenge is part of ongoing philanthropic research by the USC Network Culture Project at the Annenberg School for Communication based in Los Angeles, provided with support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, cosponsors of the State of Play conference where awardees will present their new work in October 2008.

Thank you for participating through your votes and feedback and by helping us build vibrant communities in virtual spaces.

For more information contact Resident Annenberg inworld or email networkculture@gmail.com.

–
In Kenzo

inkenzo.vox.com
inkenzo.blip.tv

USC Network Culture
Nonprofit Commons: International Humanities Center