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Page 1: Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life Internet Librarian Preconference Workshop Saturday, October 27, 2007 in Monterey, California Conducted by: Barbara.

Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Internet Librarian Preconference Workshop Saturday, October 27, 2007 in Monterey, California

Conducted by:

Barbara Galick (Puglet Dancer in SL), Bradley University

Jill Hurst-Wahl (Jillianna Suisei in SL), Hurst Associates, Ltd.

Tom Peters (Maxito Ricardo in SL), TAP Information Services

Kitty Pope (Kitty Phillip in SL), Alliance Library System

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Introductions• Barbara Galik– Executive Director, Cullom-Davis Library, Bradley University– Puglet Dancer in Second Life

• Jill Hurst-Wahl– CEO, Hurst Associates– Jillianna Suisei in Second Life

• Tom Peters– CEO, TAP Information Services– Maxito Ricardo in Second Life

• Kitty Pope– Executive Director, Alliance Library System– Kitty Phillip in Second Life

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Map of the Alliance Information Archipelago

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

What is a MUVE?

• Multi user virtual environment (MUVE)

• Virtual world (simulation) with avatars

• Real Virtual

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

History

• Text-based graphical• MMORPG – Massive multiplayer online

role playing game (e.g., World of Warcraft)

• 2003 Second Life open to the public• Oct. 2007 10+ million registered

avatars– 30K-40K online at any time

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Comparison Charts

• TechCrunch– 18 virtual worlds

•e.g., Webkinz, Neopets – For children to mature adults

• Virtual Worlds Review (outdated)– 28 virtual worlds

•e.g., The Sims Online, Virtual Magic Kingdom

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

What are Libraries Doing in MUVEs?

• Learning about this “new” interface• Experimenting / prototyping• Supporting other MUVE-related efforts• Supporting MUVE communities• Providing a “common” space for

residents• Rethinking space & services

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

What is the Role of Librarians?

• Info mediators & guides• Teachers of information literacy• Trusted advisors• Potential partners / collaborators–We know how to “build bridges”

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Risks

• Perceived as:– Investing in a fad–Servicing people who are not your users–Wasting money & time– Just a game

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Risks ⇨ Reality

• Universities & businesses are MUVEing• A MUVE as our next Internet browser?• Need to build an informed opinion• Need to understand what services can

be like in a MUVE• Need to be ready to serve our users where they want to be served

• Better to learn now, than play catch-up

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Critical Skills & Qualities

• Basic technology skills for the MUVE–Communication, navigation,

building, etc.• Learn & teach simultaneously• Respect, forgiveness, patience• Creative thinking

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Organizational and professional commitment

• Funding

• A specific set of skills

Virtual librarianship in MUVEs requires:

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Volunteerism booms

• Librarians from all over the world

• Most donate their time and participate independently of their institution

History: Phase ISummer 2006

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Talis donates an island for libraries Cybrary City

• Libraries begin to develop their own presences and donate 2 hours per week in return for space

History: Phase IIFall 2006

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Libraries want bigger spaces in Cybrary City and are willing to pay

• Development of global collaboration at an institutional level

History: Phase IIIWinter 2006

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• InfoIsland archipelago becomes truly international –Multi-lingual reference

services– Interactive programs

History: Phase IIIWinter 2006

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Libraries purchase their own islands–Bradley University–Cleveland Public Library– Stanford University libraries–Approximate cost: $2,000 per year

History: Phase IIISummer 2007

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Administrative buy-in is #1–Be prepared to defend your

presence in virtual worlds

• Build a project team– Integrate the team into the whole

organization

• Funds to support a pilot program

Institutional Commitment

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Hardware– A high-end computer with advanced

graphics, memory, and bandwidth• Island purchase and setup– Approx. $900 setup and $150/month

thereafter• Building construction– Anywhere from $50-$500

Funds needed for…

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Staffing• Public relations– In Second Life and in the real

world/”first life”• Content development– Displays – i.e. WWII posters– Exhibits – i.e. Marie Antoinette– Events – i.e. author readings and

book discussions

Funds needed for…

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Training– Second Life presents a

steep learning curve that takes time and patience to conquer

Funds needed for…

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Multi-tasker

• Strategic communicator

• Comfortable with constant change

• Inquisitive

• Excellent teaching skills

Necessary Skills

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

• Comfortable working from home and/or in a non-traditional setting within a flexible schedule

• Ability to work independently and on a team

• Sense of humor

Necessary Skills

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Organizational and professional commitment

Funding

A specific set of skills

Summary

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People are the content of websites.

To survive, libraries must share in this adventure.

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Libraries must take an active role in developing the virtual world.

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Assessment: Librar-Things in VW’s

• Librarians (as free-lance and/or pro-bono individual professionals)

• Libraries• Parent organizations of libraries• Library Consortia• Library-Related Organizations

(e.g., associations, regional systems)• Library Schools• Library Vendors

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Assessment: What to Evaluate?

• A collection of information objects or experiences (e.g., a collection or exhibit)

• The built environment (terraforming, landscaping, buildings, furniture)

• Library services (reference, lectures)• A particular library service provider• A particular library service event

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Assessment: What to Study?

• Usage• Usability• Usefulness• Outputs• Outcomes• Avatar-patron attitudes• Growth and viability

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Assessment: Data Sources

• Session transcripts• Surveys and questionnaires• Counters on objects and land parcels• External surveys, such as a real-world

campus survey or Survey Monkey• Proximity Sensors and other free/low-

cost data collection devices• Full-blown in-world third-part

assessment services

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Assessment: Demographic Info

• Librarians and non-librarians• Age, sex, national origin, ethnicity,

educational level, etc.• Primary language• How long the person has been in SL• Other virtual worlds the person

frequents• Where they usually hang out in VW’s

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Assessment: Use of the Virtual Library in Context

• How did the avatar-patron learn about the library?

• Where the avatar-patron before s/he came to the library?

• Where did s/he go after leaving the library?• What did they do with the info and info

services they used in the library?• What sort of take-aways do they

want/need?

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Opportunities Moving Forward

• Continued rapid growth & development

• Relatively easy and inexpensive to develop and test prototype services

• Diverse international community

• Trust, Authority, Comradeship, etc.

• What is the best way to create and organize information experiences in SL?

• Events and exhibits morph into immersive information seeking/use environments

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

The Future• VW libraries for children: Whyville. Second Life?

• Keeping a pulse on virtual world development.

– Is there life after Second Life?

• Google Earth

• Integrating web resources into Second Life

• Moving from world to world interchangeably

• Moving created objects out of Second Life to web

• Second Life + Google?

• “Born virtual” library-related organizations

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Future Directions: Holo Emitters

• The “Museum” Problem: Major investment in exhibits, but exhibit space is limited, with little opportunity to time-shift

• Create a scene in a virtual world on demand!

• Exhibits, collections, immersive learning environments, meeting spaces

• Free, open-source Second Life tool• http://www.troymcconaghy.com/blog/2007/9/12/o

pen-source-holo-emitter-for-sl.html

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Potential Long-Term Impact of Second Life and Virtual Worlds in

General• On Information Literacy and the Use of Libraries

– Immersive Information/Learning Experiences

• On Literacy in general

– Gaming and Literacy

• On Online Communities

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

A Prediction

• In most online and virtual communities of the future, the residents will add more value to their information system (library) than will the librarians.

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

A Lemma

• In online and virtual information environments, the best way a library can serve a community is by helping the community to serve itself.

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

What Should Libraries Do?

• Become involved in online and virtual communities now, during the formative stages.

• Think about, discuss, explore, and test how libraries and librarians can help online and virtual communities to help themselves.

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Contact Information

Barbara A. GalikExecutive DirectorCullom-Davis LibraryBradley University1501 W. Bradley Ave.Peoria, IL   61625Phone: 309-677-2850Fax: 309-677-2558Email: [email protected]

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Libraries on the MUVE in Second Life

Contact Information

• Jill Hurst-WahlHurst Associates, Ltd., [email protected] Digitization 101blog: www.Digitization101.comTel: (315) 243-4403AOL IM: jillNYS Skype: jill.hurst.wahl

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Contact Information

• Tom PetersTAP Information Services1000 SW 23rd StreetBlue Springs, MO [email protected] www.TAPinformation.com Skype: tapeters4466

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Kitty PopeExecutive Director

Alliance Library System

(800) 700-4857 x2101 [email protected]

www.alliancelibrarysystem.com