Thanks to Dave and Jeff for focusing ALL of last night on the library world at EdTechTalk. Though I found myself doing nearly all of the talking, I am now hearing that many folks were actually listening in.
I am hoping that the EdTechTalk archive will provide at least one librarian’s view of our evolving role in the school. I am also hoping that dear Dave and Jeff will let us do it again, perhaps during the school year when more of us are sitting around on Sunday and Wednesday nights.
Following the school library chat, the pioneers of Second Life Library gave a tour of Info Island and I was blown away with the possibilities. Here’s the official site: http://secondlife.com/ if you’d like to download the software and explore. Wikipedia offers a basic overview of the Second Life experience.
This was my avatar’s third visit to Second Life and my first time successfully getting around without flying and crashing into walls, thanks to several new friends who guided me. The information professionals of the Second Life Library are creating engaging environments for access to government documents, databases, author visits, literary exhibits, book discussions, and much more.
I can see such possibilities for reinterpreting the school library in Second Life. There learning curve seems a bit steep now, but I believe the folks I met last night will lay the groundwork for the rest of us. I can so imagine meeting learners there. I am looking forward to translating our own virtual library into this 3.0(?) space.
Is there room for a prototype school library on Info Island? Anybody want to join me in creating this new space?
