The Community Virtual Library collaborates with many groups to conduct research and provide services to our users.
antique pattern library
CVL’s Sister Project
Also an NMA project, APL is an online pattern library that provides scans of public domain crafts and design books for free, to anyone who wants to use them, under Creative Commons licensing.
avacon, inc.
CVL’s Ally in Grant Searching & Resources
AvaCon, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the growth, enhancement, and development of the metaverse, virtual worlds, augmented reality, and 3D immersive and virtual spaces.
Website: https://www.avacon.org/
Laboratório de Tecnologias Intelectuais, Brazil
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
The LTi Project aims to offer mediation spaces for the development of skills in intellectual technologies for access, production and sharing of information stocks on the Internet and users who need them, in society.
Website: https://lti.pro.br/
New Media Arts, Inc.
CVL’s Parent Org
Established in 2010, NMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to preserve our cultural heritages in new media platforms, and support, develop and preserve new media arts and artists.
Website: http://www.newmediaarts.org/home/
Octagon:Creative exploration
On Virtual Inspiration Island
The Octagon is devoted to experiential learning and exploration of creative process directed towards self-awareness and consciousness expansion. All programs combine arts processes with interactive discussion and creative expression.
Website: https://virtualinspirationisland.org/octagon-programs/
virtual Center for archives & records administration
San José State University
SJSU’s School of Information conducts VR research and hosts virtual world events through VCARA, a student/alumni group led by advisor Bethany Winslow.
Website: https://ischool.sjsu.edu/vcara-blog
virtual worlds education consortium
Eduverse
The Virtual Worlds Education Consortium aims to bring educators in virtual worlds together. Educational communities can collaborate and document progress on best practices for teaching and learning in virtual environments.
Website: https://www.vweconsortium.org/
