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<i>Did you know? Gartner Group has <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=503861">predicted that 80%
of all internet users will belong to a virtual world</a> by next year
(2011). </i><br>
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OPLIN is helping to prepare Ohio public librarians by offering FREE
courses about Second Life, the world's largest virtual
environment. These courses are held in Second Life and offer library
staff members hands-on, guided experiences in maneuvering and
interacting in a virtual space. Courses range from introductory
courses to virtual communication, building and other skills. There are
many real-life libraries that maintain a presence in Second Life, and
we also offer a tour to highlight some of these. <br>
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Ready to dive into the virtual? Check out the new spring schedule at <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.oplin.org/secondlife">http://www.oplin.org/secondlife.</a></b></div>
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<i><b>Classes are FREE and begin next week.</b></i> Watch our new
video to learn more:<br>
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href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifU5TvrSNrE&feature=channel">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifU5TvrSNrE&feature=channel</a><br>
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<div align="left"><b>Laura
Solomon, </b><tt><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">MCIW, MLS</span></b></tt><br>
<i>Library Services Manager</i><br>
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)<br>
2323 W. 5th Avenue Suite 130<br>
Columbus, Ohio 43204<br>
614.728.5252 (voice)<br>
(614)728-5256 (fax)<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:solomola@oplin.org">solomola@oplin.org</a><br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="http://www.oplin.org">www.oplin.org</a><br>
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