The Edublog Awards polls the best library/librarian blogs each year. I checked out a couple of these for any ideas we could use:
Hey Jude had a piece (18 September 2008) on using virtual worlds and virtual interfaces to repackage learning opportunities for students. It's important to remember how popular these virtual environments are with young people in particular. Virtual worlds such as Second Life offer various courses, which might be an avenue for the library to reach those who either are not aware of the library and its services and resources, or are unable to physically get to the libary at particular times (or at all) to attend a course or event. A great Australian library blog is Kathryn Greenhill's "Librarians Matter".
Another great librarian blog, which I am sure is well-known by all is Terry Ballard's "Librarian On The Edge" blog. It's packed with great items and lots of great-looking graphics and photos. In a posting from 2 July 2008, Terry mentions his encounter with the WebJunction folks at a national library conference.
Somehow came across StoryTubes which offers children the oppportunity to "Be the star of your own movie! Tell about a favorite book by creating an online video." The competition is also open to teenagers and adults. Check out some of the winning videos at StoryTubes!
I am considering taking the plunge into SL to investigate virtual world libraries and how we might be able to use the concept here. Here's an item about them entitled "Virtual Worlds" located through the Library Success wiki site.
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Thanks to your mention of my blog, I have discovered the ideas you are writing about, and better still, the Hornsby Library Delicious account. How fabulous to have this great work happening so close to home! Thanks for sharing your ideas.
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