Friday, November 21, 2008

#15 Online Games and Libraries

#15 Thing: I looked at Second Life. It was fun to look at the Info Island video. I could see how Second Life would be a creative way to introduce the public, in particular teens, to the library. If a library was willing to use the help of teenagers, the teens could provide help with the scripting. What a good way to use their creativity! Teens might see libraries as a happenin' place if Second Life was available.

Now...for myself. Because Second Life (I did not register with SL) appears so time/labor intensive, I cannot imagine that I would have the time to deliver library services through this vehicle. If RCPL ever explored Second Life, I believe that selected librarians should work on this project. It would not be cost effective to have everyone doing this.

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