Second Life is a 3-D virtual world where you can interact with other Second Life members. Many universities and businesses are offering training and even college courses in Second Life. Why? Because Second Life gives you a wonderful way to interact with other people from around the world and is an ideal tool for role playing and simulations.

Last week I found the PLCMC library in Second Life complete with a fireplace and wait…whose picture is that on the mantle?

If you’d like to check it out and see what it is like to attend a seminar in Second Life, here’s a great opportunity.

Libraries and the Homeless: A Discussion Between Library Staff and Shelter Staff in Second Life

Steve Eyler, Director of Information Systems for the Uptown Shelter in Charlotte, NC, will lead a discussion in Second Life with library staff around the world on the homeless and libraries.

This event takes place in Second Life, but you do not need to know anything about Second Life to participate. We will project the conference on a screen and give everyone an opportunity to participate via voice and chat.

When: Friday, October 17, 2008 11am - 12 noon

Where: Main Library (90 minutes of free parking is available at 7th Street Station)

For those of you following this blog who do not work for PLCMC you can participate by going to Cybrary City in Second Life or teleporting to coordinates 124, 157, 24. If you attend please say hello. Our PLCMC group will be logged in as my Second Life resident Rain McLeod.

You can learn more about Second Life here.

Tags: homeless, Second Life