The library that I explored on Second Life was the State Library of Kansas.
The first thing that you notice about this library is its crazy landscaping and you almost wonder what is in store for you when you wander inside.
Once inside the library however, it is reminiscent of the public libraries that we are all used to. There is a help desk on the first floor where you can click for a link to the library’s website which has a listing of books and other useful information.
Throughout the library are posters for featured books that you can click on. Once you click on these books, a menu pops up giving you options, such as with this one where you can go to the Wizard of Oz website, read the book online, go to a wikipedia article on the book, or go to a biography of the article.
I chose to read the book online and I was pleasantly surprised to find the full version of the book conveniently linked through Second Life. I was originally doubtful of the functionality of a library on Second Life, however, once I discovered this feature I was almost instantly sold on the idea.
Comments (1)
These are very cool computer generated screen shots. Cultural buildings can often miss the mark with landscaping, garden statuary or the placement of entryway wall fountains in the design plan. I'm wondering what future public libraries really have considering the growing popularity of the Internet.
Posted by Robert | January 7, 2008 3:09 PM
Posted on January 7, 2008 15:09