The present invention enables items in a
Virtual Universe to be tagged as available for
pickup by one or more designated users. The present invention permits a designated user to be alerted that there is an item designated for that user / avatar and available for pick-up at a location in the
Virtual Universe. A user may designate another user (or user's avatar), for example, a minor for whom the designating user has responsibility, as an “item” to be tracked. For privacy and other reasons, this and other features may be implemented on an opt-in basis.