[Publib] Register Now for "Introduction to Virtual Worlds" -- Simmons GSLIS Online Workshop in January

[GSLIS CE2]

Register Now for Introduction to Virtual Worlds

Introduction to Virtual Worlds
January 5 - February 5, 2009

You probably have heard the term "virtual world." You might be curious 
about them or even regularly take part in one yourself. There are 
hundreds of virtual worlds that exist (and have for many years) and are 
being used by public, school, and academic libraries.

Not all virtual worlds are alike and chances are they will not all fit 
your needs. There are some similarities among them that will help to get 
started -- dressing your avatar, networking with others, and learning 
and sharing knowledge. Don't be afraid to jump in and find what suits 
you best. Customization is important for people everywhere and our 
library users are no different. Interact in virtual worlds to find what 
fit is right for you and discover library applications for avatar 
creation, easy machinima, community building, library programs and more!

For a preview of the syllabus, please 
visit http://informationgoddess.info/virtual.html

Minimum System Requirements:
· Windows 2000 OR Mac OS X or better
· Pentium or better chipset
· 2 gig RAM
· Sound & video card less than 5 years old,
· Multimedia plugins on computer: javascript enabled, shockwave, 
Quicktime and Windows DirectX 9 (for PCs)
· Ability to download and install software.

Faculty: Kelly Czarnecki, Technology Education Librarian, ImaginOn, 
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, Library Journal 
Mover and Shaker (2007), owner of Eye4You Alliance Island in Teen Second 
Life, writer for SLJ column, "The Gaming Life", kczarnecki at plcmc.org; 
and Beth Gallaway, GSLIS Alum, library trainer/consultant, Library 
Journal Mover and Shaker (2006), and author of "Get Your Game On: Video 
Games and Libraries"; informationgoddess29 at gmail.com. Both are on the 
Gaming Expert Panel for ALA/Verizon.

PLEASE NOTE: The Simmons GSLIS Continuing Education office will be 
closed from December 24th through January 2nd, reopening January 5th.  
Please register for January online workshops by December 19th in order 
to receive confirmation and login instructions by the start of the 
workshops. Registrations received after the 19th will not receive 
confirmation until the week of January 5th.

For additional information see 
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/workshops/ or contact
gslisce at simmons.edu

*********************************************
Kris Liberman '87LS
Program Manager
Simmons GSLIS CE
T - 617-521-2803
F - 617-521-3192
gslisce at simmons.edu
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/continuinged/