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Are Librarians Needed in the Metaverse?
- Source :
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Texas Library Journal . Spring2010, Vol. 86 Issue 1, p8-10. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article discusses the use of virtual world for educational purposes. It mentions the advantage and disadvantages of virtual reality, including its potentialities for discovery learning but a threat for privacy and security of students and media exposure of virtual murders. It mentions the initiative of Alliance Library System (ALS) to create a project in Second Life which was participated by over 800 librarians worldwide for education-related information.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00404446
- Volume :
- 86
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Texas Library Journal
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 52005383