I'm so glad that you were able to make it to CAL's Second Life: Step by Step for Librarians & Libraries workshop last Saturday! I had a terrific time getting to know you all, and I hope that, with our instruction, you're able to venture into Second Life and discover its fascinating opportunities for interaction, learning and teaching, and networking. As promised, attached you will find several further resources to help you on your journey. If I've missed a resource that you requested, let me know and I'll get more info out to you!

1. Colorado Association of Libraries
Second Life: Step-by-Step for Librarians and Libraries Workshop
August 29, 2009 ~ University of Denver
Victoria Petersen & Eileen Dumas
Further Resources
Internet Resources
System Requirements for Second Life (Recommended is much better than the minimum!)
This list lets you know if your computer is able to run Second Life.
http://secondlife.com/support/system-requirements/
Second Life Browser/Viewer Download:
http://secondlife.com/support/downloads.php
(You can download a viewer for most operating systems: Windows, Mac, Linux)
Second Life Help Wiki:
http://wiki.secondlife.com/
RezLibris, an online magazine catering to Librarians interested in Second Life.
http://rezlibris.com/
YouTube Video Tutorials by Torley Linden (a Second Life employee):
These are great step-by-step guides
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Torley&view=videos&sort=v
SLurls – Teleport Directly! (Log into Second Life first, and then click on a
Slurl.)
Libraries:
CAL’s Sustainable Living Library:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Etopia%20Prime/69/181/24
Alliance Virtual Library:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/110/252/33
Freebie Places:
Alady / Noob Island (Female Avatars Only):
http://slurl.com/secondlife/NOOB%20ISLAND/239/8/4054
Free Dove (Women’s & Men’s Fashions):
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gallii/122/77/33

2. Miscellaneous:
Ivory Tower (to learn to build):
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Natoma/199/169/28
TOC Art Gallery (an example of a museum):
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Leelight/73/67/660
Lost Gardens of Apollo (a beautiful place):
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Apollo/183/132/25
How to Search for Events/Classes:
Internet Resources:
Alliance Google Calendar: http://bit.ly/AllianceCalendar
In Second Life:
Alliance Reference Desk:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/104/246/33
**You can also search in the white search bar in the upper right side of your Second Life
viewer. Use specific search terms, or, just place the cursor in the white bar and click
enter – Hotspots will show popular places (not necessarily educational); Arts & Culture
may have some programs or classes listed.