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“Libraries in Second Life – Paths to Virtual Treasure” to be held in Second Life! Community Virtual Library, TAP Information Services and the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University Announce a One-Day Online Conference:“Libraries in Second Life - Paths to Virtual Treasure” on Wednesday, October 13th. The conference will be held in the virtual world of Second Life and will feature a number of projects and services offered by libraries in virtual worlds. “We are pleased to offer a one-day virtual conference to take place in Second Life that extends and illustrates the topics that are part of Trendy Topics' October 12th online conference through TAP Information Services and the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University,” stated Rhonda Trueman, one of the creators and managers of the Community Virtual Library in Second Life. Marilyn Johnson, author of "This Book is Overdue" will deliver the keynote. Other programs and speakers include: · “Library Services and Resources in A Virtual World: Community Library, Serving the Residents of Second Life” by Rhonda Trueman, Samantha Thompson, and Bill Sowers · “Get Smart” - Tom Peters from TAP Information Services · “Virtual Worlds for Teaching, Learning and Library Services” – Dr. Jeremy Kemp · “The Innovative World of Academic Librarians in Second Life” – Diane Nahl, Robin Ashford, Beth Kraemer, and Denise Cote · “Health Research in Second Life: From Idea to Virtual Reality” -Brielle Coronet · “Second Life is for the Birds: Minaggio's Feather Book in Second Life” – Amy Buckland and Louise O’Neill And more! Full Schedule: 9:00 am Pacific – 7 pm Pacific. The schedule will be posted on http://www.infoisland.org Registration Fees: $30 for individuals; $20 for students; discounted rate for SJSU students, faculty. Register at: http://www.eventbee.com/view/trendytopics/event?eid=738247212 San Jose State SLIS current faculty and students may attend for free. Please contact Lori Bell at [log in to unmask] for a coupon code. Start Time: 12:00 noon Eastern, 11 Central, 10 am Mountain, and 9 am Pacific. End Time: 10 p.m. Eastern, 9 pm Central, 8 pm Mountain, and 7 Pacific. For more information on these workshops please contact Lori Bell at [log in to unmask] or Rhonda Trueman at [log in to unmask] Community Virtual Library, a non-profit library organization operating within the virtual world, Second Life, serves a dual role as virtual public library to the residents of Second Life as well as a "learning lab" for instructors, students, librarians and others interested in a hands-on experience in acquiring the skills to create, teach and inform others in a virtual setting. Volunteers on the three core sims, Info Island, Info Island International and Imagination Island provide resources, reference services, classes and events open to all. Experienced volunteers also provide tours, workshops, discussions, lectures and educational opportunities. All of this plus regular social events creates an experience that gathers (or brings) people from around the world into a unique library community. TAP Information Services (www.tapinformation.com) helps organizations innovate. The School of Library and Information Science at San José State University (http://slisweb.sjsu.edu) offers a Master of Library and Information Science degree, which is fully accredited by the American Library Association. The School also offers a Master of Archives and Records Administration degree for students who are interested in pursuing a career in electronic records management. Additionally, the School partners with Queensland University of Technology to offer a doctoral program in Library and Information Science. The School is a recognized leader in making effective use of leading edge technologies for distance learning. -- Lori Bell Lecturer School of Library and Information Science San Jose State University (309)338-5115 [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask]