WONDERING WHAT SECOND LIFE IS ALL ABOUT AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU? AN SLA WORKGROUP LAUNCH AN EXPERIMENTAL SPACE FOR MEMBERS TO WORK IN.
BY RICHARD P. HULSER & THE SLA SECOND LIFE WORKGROUP
An increasing number of organizations, including libraries, library schools, and library-related associations, are exploring, working, and even doing business in virtual worlds. During the past year, a number of articles in Information Outlook have discussed virtual initiatives, and SLA is now moving forward to experiment with its own presence in one of these virtual worlds, Second Life. SLA is launching an experimental space that will provide members with an opportunity to experience this new environment for information products and services, and assess the potential benefits to our organizations and clients. This initial effort is intended as an exploration space or "sandbox", and is not a mandated long-term commitment for the association at this point in time. Nevertheless, we encourage you to explore the space and try new things, because your activities will directly impact future plans.
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