July 18, 2008

Library Groups

To learn about the vanguard work of librarians in SL, you might like to join any or all of these credible groups.

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Quotations are from the groups' charters.

  • ACRL in Second Life

    ACRL is the Association of College & Research Libraries.

    ACRL in Second Life is for academic librarians and para-professionals who want to explore using SL for library services, to support teaching and learning in SL, and to embrace the networking and professional development opportunities in SL.
  • ALA VW-MIG

    ALA VW-MIG= American Library Association Virtual Communities and Libraries Member Interest Group.

    An in-world group for ALA's Virtual Worlds Member Interest Group. Please see the MIG wiki for more information on the VW MIG.
  • Librarians of Second Life

    Info Island Archipelago library volunteers made up of librarians, library staff, library students, educators, and other interested parties. Our librarians come from all around the globe and from all types of libraries. Please ask to join this group if you are a librarian, library student, or other interested volunteer. You will receive group notices about our meetings and events.
  • Second Life Library 2.0

    This is the Virtual Alliance Library group. It was started a few years ago when the project was known as Second Life Library 2.0. The library hub’s name has changed while the sizeable group’s name and its charter has remained the same.

    Friends of Second Life Library 2.0. Group receives notices of library related events, such as book discussions, author talks, art exhibit openings, seminars, workshops, and much, much more!