Presnted at the ACRL virtual conference Fall 2006.

1. The VBI Project: A Virtual Social World Presented by Mark D. Puterbaugh Warner Memorial Library Eastern University ACRL Fall Virtual Institute November 9, 2006

2. Why should we do this? World of Warcraft Reports over 7 million users world wide

3. Why should we do this? Maple Story Claims over 43 million users world wide

4. Why should we do this? Second Life Claims over 800,000 users world wide

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18. Copyright 2005. There Inc. All rights reserved.

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27. PHASE IV

29. Mandi’s Place

31. Fred’s Place

33. Kristin’s Place

35. Matt’s Place

37. Teresa’s Place

39. Ted’s Place

41. Mi Young’s Place

43. Main Street for the Librarians

44. Reference Central

46. Database Central

48. Book Central

50. Journal Central

51. Conference Center

54. The Future Is Now!!