Jumping in with Both Feet: Building a SL Presence for

CUA

Karen Huffman & Bianca LipscombVirtual Worlds: Libraries, Education, &

Museums ConferenceApril 25, 2009

Agenda

• Who we are • Overview: CUA 742 course

  • Project team approach

 • Methods employed

  • Key takeaways & learnings

Overview: Library Technologies & Project Management

LSC 742 core structure (or building blocks):  • Framework

  • Technology & Impact

  • Project management

  • Evaluation & analysis

SL Team Focus

S.W.O.T Model Determine: • Stakeholders• Mission • Goals & Objectives

 Products:• Business case• Presentation

Getting Our Feet Wet....

CUA's Island

NASA's Explorer Island

Wall Walks: Top Picks

Alliance Virtual Island

Catholic NOW

Wall Walks: Top Picks (con't)

U.S. Holocaust Museum

Princeton University

Drivers: Keeping Project Focused

Hunters: Research

Focused on the following:  • Pros: What works in SL

education (e.g., benefits)  • Cons: What doesn't work in SL

(e.g., set backs, risks)  • Trends & analysis

Gatherers: Surveys & Interviews

Employed two methods for collecting data:   1-on-1 Interviews• SLIS Faculty • CPIT staff• Master's Student in the

School of Architect   Survey• Current SLIS students• SLIS alumni• Faculty and staff• Adjuncts

Builders: Design & Sustainability

Key Takeaways & Learnings