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Bernadette Daly Swanson - HVX Silverstar in Second Life Reference/ Librarian - Carlson Health Sciences Library - University of California Davis, ELAG 2008 Conference - Rethinking the Library - 14-16 April 2008 European Libraries Automation Group | ELAG2008 Wageningen University & Research Center - The Netherlands. View the Alliance Virtual Library Directory of Libraries at: http://infoisland.org/directory/TRANSCRIPT
I am Librarian. I am
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Bernadette Daly Swanson - HVX Silverstar in Second LifeReference/Instruction Librarian - University of California Davis Libraries
ELAG 2008 Conference - Rethinking the Library - 14-16 April 2008European Libraries Automation Group | ELAG2008
Wageningen University & Research Center - The Netherlands
Libraries & Second Life
Have you spent any time in a virtual world.
Have you spent any time in a virtual world. ? ?
Second Life, Kaneva, HiPiHi, There, Whyville, Active Worlds, Everquest
QWAQ: based on Open Croquet
“We are never prepared for what we expect.”
James A. Michener, Caravans.
“We are never prepared for what we expect.”
James A. Michener, Caravans.
Reuters News in Second Life
-an early version of the 3D web - still evolving - visually compelling- built-in instant messenger, chat, voice, people-Unfortunately,a new frontier requiring broad-band Internet access and updated computers-should we advocate for access through libraries?
-an early version of the 3D web - still evolving - visually compelling- built-in instant messenger, chat, voice, people-Unfortunately,a new frontier requiring broad-band Internet access and updated computers-should we advocate for access through libraries?
The way I see it…The way I see it…
Why I participate with libraries in
SL… - I see it as an extension of what I do- a sandbox for trying out new ideas- a cheap way to attend great conferences (held partially or completely in Second Life).- collaborate with colleagues / meetings- document what libraries are doing in SL (movies)
Why I participate with libraries in
SL… - I see it as an extension of what I do- a sandbox for trying out new ideas- a cheap way to attend great conferences (held partially or completely in Second Life).- collaborate with colleagues / meetings- document what libraries are doing in SL (movies)
“But, I don’t need a Second Life”
“But, I don’t need a Second Life”
20072007 virtual worlds virtual worlds identified as an identified as an emerging technology emerging technology adoption period of 2-3 years adoption period of 2-3 years into mainstream for into mainstream for educational purposes. educational purposes.
20072007 virtual worlds virtual worlds identified as an identified as an emerging technology emerging technology adoption period of 2-3 years adoption period of 2-3 years into mainstream for into mainstream for educational purposes. educational purposes.
New Media Consortium (NMC) and Educause Learning Initiative (ELI). Horizon Project: 2007 Horizon Report and 2008 Horizon Report. Retrieved February 28, 2008. http://www.nmc.org/horizonreport
New Media Consortium (NMC) and Educause Learning Initiative (ELI). Horizon Project: 2007 Horizon Report and 2008 Horizon Report. Retrieved February 28, 2008. http://www.nmc.org/horizonreport
emerging technology emerging technology
80% of us will be using virtual worlds
80% of us will be using virtual worlds
By 2011By 2011
Raskino, Mark, et.al. The IT Revolution Needs You: The Gartner Symposium Emerging Trends Keynote.
Gartner Research Group: Barcelona. 2007.
Immersive LearningHands-on Science Programs with NASA
Immersive LearningHands-on Science Programs with NASA
Is this your Library?Is this your Library?
To See What Might Work :To See What Might Work :HealthInfo Island - US $35,000. HealthInfo Island - US $35,000.
(previously the project received other $$ grants)(previously the project received other $$ grants)consumer health information to people with consumer health information to people with
disabilities & chronic illnessdisabilities & chronic illness
To See What Might Work :To See What Might Work :HealthInfo Island - US $35,000. HealthInfo Island - US $35,000.
(previously the project received other $$ grants)(previously the project received other $$ grants)consumer health information to people with consumer health information to people with
disabilities & chronic illnessdisabilities & chronic illness
Interact with the Web from Second Life
and vice versa
Interact with the Web from Second Life
and vice versa
Follow a SL URLFrom Facebook to SL
Blog from SL to the web
April 1, 2008, Washington D.C. First Congressional Hearing on Virtual Worlds for Educational purposes: Telecommunications & Internet Subcommittee“Online Virtual Worlds: Applications and Avatars in a User Generated Medium”
View the hearing online:http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-ti-hrg.040108.VirtualWorlds.shtml
Congressional Hearing…
Issues Raised: - child protection concerns - personal privacy - intellectual property protection - consumer protection - online banking issues - online gambling
Congressman, Edward J. Markey (D-MA)
Issues Raised: - child protection concerns - personal privacy - intellectual property protection - consumer protection - online banking issues - online gambling
Congressman, Edward J. Markey (D-MA)
View hearing online: http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-ti-hrg.040108.VirtualWorlds.shtml
“The emerging landscape of virtual worlds represents as profound an opportunity, as profound a driver of changes in the ways we think, learn, and work, as any technology that has ever preceded it — and more so.”
“The emerging landscape of virtual worlds represents as profound an opportunity, as profound a driver of changes in the ways we think, learn, and work, as any technology that has ever preceded it — and more so.”
The Promise…
View hearing online:http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-ti-hrg.040108.VirtualWorlds.shtml
Dr. Larry Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
New Media Consortium Testimony at United States
Congressional Hearing, April 1, 2008.
Active Users by AgeActive Users by Age
1% = 13-17 (teen 1% = 13-17 (teen grid)grid)
24% = 18-2424% = 18-2435% = 25-3435% = 25-3423% = 35-4423% = 35-4415% = 45+ 15% = 45+
Active Users by AgeActive Users by Age
1% = 13-17 (teen 1% = 13-17 (teen grid)grid)
24% = 18-2424% = 18-2435% = 25-3435% = 25-3423% = 35-4423% = 35-4415% = 45+ 15% = 45+
Countries by % Total User HoursJanuary 2008
Countries by % Total User HoursJanuary 2008
United States - 37.69 %Germany - 9.93 %Japan - 7.26 %United Kingdom - 6.43 %France - 5.67 % Netherlands - 4.10 %Italy - 4.08 %Canada - 3.53 %Brazil - 3.28 %Spain - 3.15 %Australia - 1.96 %Belgium - 0.97 %China - 0.90 %Switzerland - 0.83 %
United States - 37.69 %Germany - 9.93 %Japan - 7.26 %United Kingdom - 6.43 %France - 5.67 % Netherlands - 4.10 %Italy - 4.08 %Canada - 3.53 %Brazil - 3.28 %Spain - 3.15 %Australia - 1.96 %Belgium - 0.97 %China - 0.90 %Switzerland - 0.83 %
I am resident in the very beautiful world of Second Life
a persistent 3D world a persistent 3D world covering 390 square miles... covering 390 square miles... 1,010 square kilometers1,010 square kilometersof the “virtual” equivalent of landof the “virtual” equivalent of land
a persistent 3D world a persistent 3D world covering 390 square miles... covering 390 square miles... 1,010 square kilometers1,010 square kilometersof the “virtual” equivalent of landof the “virtual” equivalent of land
Rotterdam, Second Rotterdam, Second LifeLife
Linden Lab Servers support 390 square miles / 1,010 square kilometersof the “virtual” equivalent of land
Linden Lab Servers support 390 square miles / 1,010 square kilometersof the “virtual” equivalent of land
almost 5 timesthe size of Amsterdam
almost 5 timesthe size of Amsterdam
I enter this world through my computer.The Second Life browser is
my window to the 3D virtual world that is Second Life.
I enter this world through my computer.The Second Life browser is
my window to the 3D virtual world that is Second Life.
I am not here alone.
unique usershave accounts
to enter this world.70% of users
from outside the USA
unique usershave accounts
to enter this world.70% of users
from outside the USA
6,000,0006,000,000
Linden Lab. Key Economic Metrics through 2008. Retrieved April 1, 2008: http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/02/22/key-economic-metrics-through-january-2008/
with its growing economy with its growing economy and a traded currencyand a traded currencywith its growing economy with its growing economy and a traded currencyand a traded currency
$1 = 250 Linden$1 = 250 Linden$1 = 250 Linden$1 = 250 Linden
I share this world with 50-60,000 I share this world with 50-60,000 people logged on at any given people logged on at any given time.time.
I share this world with 50-60,000 I share this world with 50-60,000 people logged on at any given people logged on at any given time.time.
NASA Education Center, Teen NASA Education Center, Teen Second LifeSecond Life
I am a volunteer, a teacher, a learner and a mentor.
I am engaged.
I am a volunteer, a teacher, a learner and a mentor.
I am engaged.
Ramapo Islands, Ramapo School District, New York (800 grade 8-9)
Ramapo Islands, Ramapo School District, New York (800 grade 8-9)
streaming video into Second Life
I attend conferences, take & teach classes and am employed here.
Virtual Worlds: Libraries, Education, Museums 2008 Conference, March 8, 2008Virtual Worlds: Libraries, Education, Museums 2008 Conference, March 8, 2008
I have logged over 1800 hours “in world”.I do not work alone.
Machinima Institute & Cafe: Continuing Education: University of Illinois
Graduate School of Library & Information Science.
Machinima Institute & Cafe: Continuing Education: University of Illinois
Graduate School of Library & Information Science.
I am but one of the 800+ Librarians I am but one of the 800+ Librarians in the “in world” groups of Second Lifein the “in world” groups of Second Life
We participate in the greater whole... across We participate in the greater whole... across borders and time zones; an extension and an borders and time zones; an extension and an enhancement of our professional work in the enhancement of our professional work in the physical world.physical world.
Namro Orman / Guus van den BrekelNamro Orman / Guus van den BrekelCoordinator of Electronic Services, Central Medical Library Coordinator of Electronic Services, Central Medical Library
(CBM), Groningen, Netherlands(CBM), Groningen, Netherlands
We build new partnerships in the We build new partnerships in the communities of this virtual world.communities of this virtual world.
Peter Yellowlees MD: Mass Prophylaxis Clinic Training for bioterrorist attacks
We are inspired and renewed. We are inspired and renewed. We are empowered. We are empowered. We are librarians. We are avatars. We are librarians. We are avatars. We are learners.We are learners.
Eye4YouAlliance Island, Teen Second LifePublic Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County
??A virtual world developed by Linden Lab - a 3D environment - user generated content - began with a game-play element - “today is a vibrant mix of “in world” businesses, real world “brick and mortar” brands, educators, scientists, curious & creative individuals.”
A virtual world developed by Linden Lab - a 3D environment - user generated content - began with a game-play element - “today is a vibrant mix of “in world” businesses, real world “brick and mortar” brands, educators, scientists, curious & creative individuals.”
Second Life
Testimony at United States Congressional Hearing, April 1, 2008.
Philip Rosedale, Founder, Linden Lab
??No... it’s a 3D environment...
“A virtual world like Second Life... ...is NOT a game, serious or otherwise, and referring to the work done in these spaces as games LIMITS both the potential for the technology and the work it is enabling. “
No... it’s a 3D environment...
“A virtual world like Second Life... ...is NOT a game, serious or otherwise, and referring to the work done in these spaces as games LIMITS both the potential for the technology and the work it is enabling. “
Testimony at United States Congressional Hearing, April 1, 2008.
http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-ti-hrg.040108.VirtualWorlds.shtml
Game?
Dr. Larry Johnson Chief Executive Officer
New Media Consortium
!!“Virtual space extends our notions of the real world just as the web extends out notions of the network.”
“Virtual space extends our notions of the real world just as the web extends out notions of the network.”
Testimony at United States Congressional Hearing, April 1, 2008.http://energycommerce.house.gov/cmte_mtgs/110-ti-hrg.040108.VirtualWorlds.shtml
Not a Game
Dr. Larry Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, New
Media Consortium
Second Life Library & Partner Islands
44 islands, 95 library organizations, 20+ partners
5,000+ visits per day
Second Life Library & Partner Islands
44 islands, 95 library organizations, 20+ partners
5,000+ visits per day
InfoInternational Island
InfoInternational Island
Reference PatioReference Patio
Bell LibraryBell LibrarySecond Life
LibrarySecond Life
Library
Reference Statistics for 2007Reference Statistics for 20076769 patrons6769 patrons1921 directional questions related to Second Life 1921 directional questions related to Second Life 2292 reference questions in Second Life2292 reference questions in Second Life186 directional questions related to the “real world” 186 directional questions related to the “real world” 287 reference questions related to the “real world”287 reference questions related to the “real world”46 reported voice questions46 reported voice questions37 patrons who spoke/typed no English 37 patrons who spoke/typed no English 78 scheduled hours per week 78 scheduled hours per week 32 librarians working on reference service 32 librarians working on reference service
Educational Sims:Museum of Music,
live performances at Renaissance Island
Period dress for Land of Lincoln and
Renaissance Island
Educational Sims:Museum of Music,
live performances at Renaissance Island
Period dress for Land of Lincoln and
Renaissance Island
Land of Lincoln
Music Museum
Renaissance Island
Renaissance Island Replica of Shakespeare’s
Globe
Renaissance Island Replica of Shakespeare’s
Globe
Builder: Charlene Trudeau in SL
Grassroots VideoGrassroots Video
emerging technology
adoption horizon:within the next year
2008 Horizon Report
Working DifferentlyTest out ideas
Working DifferentlyTest out ideas
collaboration
project management
3D modeling
simulations
distance work
new media real-time video
capture
open source environment
distance education
publishing
group management
conferences
Formal & informal meetings Interact with the web
Directory of Libraries & Organizations
Aero-Astro ArchivesAlliance Library SystemAlliance Second Life Main LibraryAmerican Library AssociationArabic LibraryArchivists of Second LifeArt LibrariansAustralian LibrariesAut UniversityBell LibraryBlack Abolitionist Archive, University of Detroit Mercy Library
COBDCV col.legi de bibliotecaris i documentalistes de la comunitat valencianaCalifornia Library AssociationCanada NexusChina CafeCleveland Public LibraryClevnetA million thanks to the Stolvano Barbosa & the volunteers who created the
directory
http://infoisland.org/directory_alpha.php
>Cullom-Davis Library, Bradley UniveristyCybrary City I Offices (multiple tenants)Dream Weavers CafeDutch Language AreaElven InstituteEnglish-Speaking WorldExhibition ConcourseEye4You AllianceFrench Language AreaFusion StageGenealogy Research CenterGeographic Information SystemsGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGerman Language AreaIBM Library of Computer Science and SSMEICT LibraryIN-World Institute of PhotographyInfo Island DKInfo Island International Reference DeskInternational HouseInternational PlazaItalian Language AreaIvy PavillionJapanese Language AreaJohnson & Wales UniversityKean University LibraryKuhrang Public LibraryLe Bibliotheque FrancophoneLibrary Gallery>Library Showcase
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>Library Student JournalLincolnshire Lending Library and Reading RoomLondon Punch Reading RoomMachinima Institute & CafeMark & Emily Turner Memorial LibraryMcGill Library BibliothequeMcMaster University LibrariesMi PuebloMichigan Library ConsortiumMount Saint Vincent University (MSVU)Murdoch University LibraryMystery ManorNational Library of Medicine, Specialized Information ServicesNebraska Library CommissionNova Southeastern University LibraryOlathe Kansas LibraryPark and Exhibit for the StatelessPeace Park and Religious Resource CenterPortuguese Language AreaPublic Libraries in Second LifeRainbow Gardens Pet Memorial CenterReader's Garden and Book Discussion PlaceRezLibrisSA Customer Service ExperienceSL Society Hill Library 2.0, Society Hill SC Public LibrarySan Jose State University School of Library and Information ScienceScandinavian Language AreaScarlet House of MusicSecond Life Medical LibrarySirsiDynix AuditoriumSouth Carolina State Library > Spanish Language Area
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> SirsiDynix AuditoriumSouth Carolina State LibrarySpanish Language AreaSpecial Librarians of Second LifeSprott Shaw LibraryStanford University LibrariesState Library of KansasSteelhead Public LibraryTalis Sci-Fi PortalThe Den of InquiryThe Public Library of Charelotte & Mecklenburg CountyThe University of North Carolina Greensboro Library and Information Studies DepartmentThe Vannevar Bush Reading Garden: Caledon LibraryTisch Library and the Wright Center for Science Education, Tufts UniversityTopeka & Shawnee County Public LibraryUniSA Lab - University of South AustraliaUniversity College Dublin LibraryUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) LibraryUniversity of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, GSLiS, Graduate School Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Kentucky LibrariesUniversity of Montevallo Carmicheal LibraryUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Information and Library ScienceUniversity of Plymouth, erdt (Electronic Resources Development Team)University of South FloridaUniversity of Zagreb, Department of Information Sciences Faculty of Humanities and Social SciencesVWLA: Virtual Worlds Library AssociationWashburn School of LawWebcastatorium - WorldbridgesWest of Ireland Library and Cultural Center>Whitehorn Memorial Library: Caledon Library
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Second Life-Related Activities on the Web
On location American Library Association Island
in the very beautiful Second Life
On location American Library Association Island
in the very beautiful Second Life
Blog: http://machinimalibrarians.blogspot.comMachinima: http://www.youtube.com/hvxsilverstar
Bernadette Daly Swanson: bswanson at lib.ucdavis.edu HVX Silverstar: hvxsilverstar at gmail.com