1. a). Runescape: I created an avatar and almost finished the tutorial. The instructions are clear, but I think it will take a bit of work before I become addicted.
b). Pop Cap Games: I played Bejeweled, Alchemy, and Bookworm. I couldn’t get Bonnie’s Bookstore to load, and a “Fatal Error” occurred when I tried to play Noah’s Ark.
2. Second LIfe and Libraries:
a) Libraries could use SL for programming to conduct ongoing book discussions, art shows, author talks, and to promote special events. An Info Island could be used to provide reference service, training, special projects, etc. The opportunities seem endless.
b). I think libraries have no choice but to be involved in Second Life and other virtual worlds if they want to stay/and to be perceived as current and to reach the largest audience possible. It appears to be a very economical way to deliver both information services and programming.
