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ERIC Number: EJ947076
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0276-3915
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Surfing for Knowledge: Virtual Libraries and Books on the Web
Wicks, Pamela
Community & Junior College Libraries, v17 n2 p75-86 2011
Virtual environments such as Second Life (SL) may provide a way to connect with today's digital native and increase the readership of the community college student, both in virtual and real world libraries. Many colleges and universities already have a presence in SL. Books and services typically found in a "brick and mortar" library can be provided in these virtual libraries, including the ability to "read" a book. Limitation to these spaces include funding and training of the virtual librarian. Future research is needed to determine the best way to serve community college students in these digital spaces and the training required of the virtual librarian. (Contains 5 figures.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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