tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post4489896925127281415..comments2023-11-22T02:49:34.600-06:00Comments on A Librarian's Guide to Etiquette: Second Life, JoiningJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028088897973151439noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-63600589977824705962009-05-22T12:49:11.388-05:002009-05-22T12:49:11.388-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-77849669439643849502009-04-22T01:20:00.000-05:002009-04-22T01:20:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-88081626610984891362009-04-13T01:35:00.000-05:002009-04-13T01:35:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-54180745381575018162008-10-13T20:20:00.000-05:002008-10-13T20:20:00.000-05:00I'm in a class about SL and other virtual worlds a...I'm in a class about SL and other virtual worlds at my Library School.... I agree that the platform sucks, but the potential is definitely there for it to do big things...MichPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18021150686129661464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-73582478439402402022008-03-02T14:13:00.000-06:002008-03-02T14:13:00.000-06:00As a reference librarian, computer literacy instru...As a reference librarian, computer literacy instructor, and MMORPG player, I find the idea of performing reference transactions in something like Second Life to be rather attractive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-24986048081922990422007-05-07T14:14:00.000-05:002007-05-07T14:14:00.000-05:00The statement that SL is "free" to users is total ...The statement that SL is "free" to users is total bunk. SL is only available to users with the luxury of a fast computer, broadband connection, and above all, LOTS OF TIME TO KILL. If you can't afford a fast computer and fast internet connection, SL is closed to you. And if you have a busy "first life" (heaven forbid!), SL is also not convenient. SL users are in many ways a subculture with lots Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-25208063643323524112007-05-07T10:24:00.000-05:002007-05-07T10:24:00.000-05:00I've been experimenting with Second Life -- what a...I've been experimenting with Second Life -- what a clunky platform! I have a fast computer and DSL connection, but the program constantly freezes and lags. My avatar spends most of the time stuck facing a wall, falling off of paths and struggling to crawl out of bushes. Like the majority of SL "users" (a suspiciously large and likely inflated number), I'm ready to give up in frustration. SL may Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-34209451382930266512007-03-19T10:21:00.000-05:002007-03-19T10:21:00.000-05:00One Second Life Librarian I know isn't a librarian...One Second Life Librarian I know isn't a librarian in her first life. People aren't always what they appear to be, especially when they are computer generated...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-43850048482002431212007-03-06T12:46:00.000-06:002007-03-06T12:46:00.000-06:00I think it is strange. Reminds me of Star Trek wh...I think it is strange. Reminds me of Star Trek when everyone would go on the holodeck. I think I am going to make an avatar though. I wonder if you can do other more personal things in second life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-497563910142071062007-03-05T09:20:00.000-06:002007-03-05T09:20:00.000-06:00I just went to a seminar that said librarians shou...I just went to a seminar that said librarians should be using seceond life for things like librarian meetings, classes, etc. so that we can become familiar with the technology. Of course, this does mean that you will need to interact online with your collegues and patrons as well as in first life-perhaps a very tall order!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-19328394207635161312007-02-14T10:21:00.000-06:002007-02-14T10:21:00.000-06:00Damn bookmonger, chillax.Damn bookmonger, chillax.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-11981620483810546952007-02-12T21:26:00.000-06:002007-02-12T21:26:00.000-06:00Libraries are in towns, villages, and major cities...Libraries are in towns, villages, and major cities throughout the world. Why? Libraries are where people are, where our customer base is located, and where we can be of service to those in need. Librarians and Information Specialists know that we have to think outside the box and in this case outside of our office that is located within four walls of stacks and stacks of books, magazines, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-60237207147234240342007-02-12T14:52:00.000-06:002007-02-12T14:52:00.000-06:00Can I get an avatar to work for me in my first lif...Can I get an avatar to work for me in my <I>first life</I> library?<BR/><BR/>But, seriously, are Second Life librarians doing virtual library stuff in the virtual world, or are they just trying to hang out there and show how cool they are more in order to try and get folks to come visit the bricks-and-mortar libraries? If the former: neat! If the latter: ho-hum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-18514863575574214102007-02-09T23:03:00.000-06:002007-02-09T23:03:00.000-06:00So true. I don't even want to be friends with my a...So true. I don't even want to be friends with my avatar. All she does is get lost and sit down.Sarah Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733594625789414205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-50342541182844489562007-02-09T17:57:00.000-06:002007-02-09T17:57:00.000-06:00Okay, who wants to open/build the first library? I...Okay, who wants to open/build the first library? I got dibs on Head Librarian Goddess/She Who Must Be Obeyed!<BR/><BR/>I'm now taking applications for Lowly Pages/Snot Goblins and Assistant Librarians/Whimperers. Send money with application. Make that Second Life money!<BR/><BR/>Yeah, and the thermostat control is in MY office. Deal with it.dudahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994862368122938757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-60857005338573857982007-02-09T13:33:00.000-06:002007-02-09T13:33:00.000-06:00Hehe. "Residents" should considering getting a fir...Hehe. "Residents" should considering getting a <A HREF="http://www.getafirstlife.com/" REL="nofollow">first life</A> before proceeding to the next.Spoofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08434307576752383068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-73601752525680328862007-02-09T12:29:00.000-06:002007-02-09T12:29:00.000-06:00I'm not sure my avatar would want to be friends wi...I'm not sure my avatar would want to be friends with any Second Life librarians... ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-85704615746514256252007-02-09T10:45:00.000-06:002007-02-09T10:45:00.000-06:00Maybe not. However, the potential of Second Life h...Maybe not. However, the potential of Second Life has yet to be realized. There is something really amazing going on in this digital frontier. The question is, how do we leverage it to our advantage as librarians? I think Second Life is way cool! I'm just not sure where it, "fits" yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-4467071584773038422007-02-09T10:33:00.000-06:002007-02-09T10:33:00.000-06:00About time someone said what a good share of us ar...About time someone said what a good share of us are thinking. Just because it's the next L2 toy, does not mean we want to be there, let alone that our patrons want us there. As for me, more than happy to sound jaded. It's just another toy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-46333297351676493592007-02-09T09:51:00.000-06:002007-02-09T09:51:00.000-06:00HAHAHAHAHAHA!Personally, I think SL is creepy....HAHAHAHAHAHA!<BR/>Personally, I think SL is creepy....jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422462308023065350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10092275.post-80068044913905055892007-02-09T09:30:00.000-06:002007-02-09T09:30:00.000-06:00That sounds fair. Not to sound too jaded, but I am...That sounds fair. Not to sound too jaded, but I am not interested in being friends with any of our more eccentric patrons that would probably use <I>Second Life</I>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com