Second Life:
North Lanarkshire Island
Second Life is a 3-D virtual world, in which visitors create a virtual character (or avatar) that represents them “in-world”.
Our latest project, Pathways to Employment, in partnership with the European Social Fund, North Lanarkshire Council, the Scottish Libraries and Information Council, and the Continuing Education Gateway, involves the development of a virtual Library, Learning Centre, and Museum on North Lanarkshire Island within Second Life and is designed to equip people with the IT skills they need to increase their employability in real life.
On North Lanarkshire Island the sun always shines, the temperature is a steady 25 degrees centigrade and accessing information and learning materials is fun.
Our virtual library spans three floors, providing access to library resources, the Internet and a range of on-line learning materials developed to support users through qualifications such as EqualSkills and the European Computer Driving Licence. There are "chill zones" where visitors can put their feet up and relax and Information Zones where they can access information coming straight from BBC Newsfeeds.
The Library also features study areas and giant plasma screens to deliver online learning materials; and there is a Conference Area with room for one hundred delegates, and an outside Auditorium which, in the future, will host a number of 'gigs' featuring local talent. There is also a Museum featuring a wide range of changing exhibitions.
Employability Centre
The latest phase of the Pathways to Employment project features an Employability Centre providing direct access to resources that will enable you to make better career choices. The Employability Centre will open in early summer 2010, so check back then.
For a preview of North Lanarkshire Island, click on the button below to launch a movie clip.
You can visit North Lanarkshire Island by creating your own avatar in Second Life. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you don't already have a free Second Life account, click below to complete a simple registration form.
You can then continue from there, or return to this page.
Click below to automatically download the Second Life program for your computer.
or select your type of computer from these links:
Windows; 
Mac; 
Linux.
Once the Second Life program is installed, you can
Click here to go to the Visitor Arrival Point in North Lanarkshire Island
Second Life FAQs
- What is Second Life?
Second Life is a 3-D virtual world, in which visitors create a virtual character (or avatar) that represents them “in-world”. - What is North Lanarkshire Island?
North Lanarkshire Island has been developed by North Lanarkshire Libraries and Information Service. The Island contains a virtual library, museum, conference centre, auditorium, and shop. Access to the island is free. - What can I do on North Lanarkshire Island?
There is always lots to do on North Lanarkshire Island. You can access the Internet and Email, study for a qualification such as the European Computer Driving Licence, or chill with your friends. You could also access the exhibits in the virtual museum or hang about with the dolphins just off our course. If you are feeling active you could jetski around the island. - How do I get to North Lanarkshire Island?
When you are in Second Life click on the Map button to open the map window, then search for North Lanarkshire Island.
or from here you can click on this link.
Direct Links to Learning Areas in Second Life
Library
Employability Centre
Museum
News Area
Book Walk
Auditorium
Open Learning Centre
Art Gallery