Thing 15

I chose the Second Life option and found the Charlotte and Mecklenburg Public Library's virtual tour about their Teen Life in Second Life illuminating. I can certainly see the appeal to teenagers and young adults as "meeting other teens in digital space" is their game. It appears to be a great forum to expose more young people to authors, politicians, etc., whom they may not have the motivation to meet in a more traditional setting. I especially liked the art gallery featuring Manga or Anime art.

I believe there is a "real" place for online virtual worlds in today's teen/young adult libraries.