Virtual Program Streamed Live into Real Life

I am excited to say that CAL's Sustainable Living Library, located in the virtual world Second Life, is hosting a green workshop on Photovoltaics - and I'll be able to extend this great program to MPL patrons!

The workshop will focus on the basics of solar electricity and how it applies to reversing the damage done to our environment due to human activity. The presenter, Phil Friedman of Solar Energy International (SEI), has been working in the solar electricity field for years, and is currently an online instructor for SEI.

You can find out more information about the program on the Sustainable Living Library's blog here.

While attending the program, helping with any technical difficulties, and answering questions about CAL's Second Life Library, I will also be streaming the program live to the Mancos Public Library's patrons in Real Life.

This is a perfect example of the benefits that virtual worlds have to offer. To learn about the ins and outs of Photovoltaics from a respected green industry worker and instructor, we won't have to drive the 350 miles to Denver - we'll be able to enjoy and learn in our small, rural area.

Photo: Patrons in CAL's Sustainable Living Library in Second Life
Credit: Plautia Corvale

Literature in Second Life

The librarians are at it again - gearing up for the latest round of conferences focused on introducing attendees to educational places/builds in Second Life.

Last month's Stepping into History conference was successful and introduced attendees to Babylonian and Renaissance themed sims, as well as a 'Virtual Harlem' and 'Land of Lincoln'.

In August, attendees will venture to Literature themed sims, and find such fascinating builds such as a reading of Poe's 'The Raven' in a dark, spooky house in the sky, and a recreation of scenes from Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland'. For more information and to register, visit the Stepping Into series site.