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Second Life and Libraries: both sides now

Check out these two contrasting views posted on blogs today about libraries in Second Life:

Stephen Abrams’ “Rev up your avatars – future libraries’ third presence in Second Life

The Librarian’s Guide to Etiquette, “Second Life, Joining” [And in the same vein, see also: “Get a First Life.”]

Where do you fall in the Second Life and libraries debate? Here at MLC, even though we’ve plunged into Second Life with a building, programming and parties, our staff is still split on whether there’s a future for MLC in Second Life or whether it is just a fad.  We’re interested in hearing what our members think and what plans your libraries may have for experimenting in Second Life.