Secondlife – virtual world librarianship courses

The Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Alliance Library System of Illinois are pleased to offer two different six week online (in Second Life) courses to introduce you to libraries and information services in a virtual world. INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL WORLD LIBRARIANSHIP (3 sections available)Section One: September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm SL (8:00 – 10:00 pm central) Section Two: September 14, 21, 28, October 19, 26, and November 9 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. SL (9:30 – 11:30 am central) Section Three: September 14, 21, 28, October 19, 26, and November 9 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm SL (1:30 – 3:30 pm central)Location: Info Island, Second LifeCost: $200Audience: Open to all library and information professionalsWeek One: Introduction to Libraries in Virtual WorldsWeek Two: Second Life 101Week Three: Collections, Resources, and Exhibits in Virtual Environment Week Four: Reference and Information Services in Virtual Worlds Week Five: Managing and Working in a Virtual Library or Department Week Six: Skills Needed by 21st Century Librarians in Virtual WorldsINTERMEDIATE VIRTUAL WORLD LIBRARIANSHIP (3 sections available)Section One: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm SL (8:00 – 10:00 pm central) Section Two: November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4 and 11 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. …