James Ivory will present his book Virtual Lives: A Reference Handbook at the October Visible Scholarship Initiative presentation. Ivory's book describes the history, development and role of virtual worlds. The book provides detailed background information about virtual worlds and their societal impact, from early precursors and inspirations to the latest trends and developments.

The Visible Scholarship Initiative is a collaboration between the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and the University Libraries that seeks to make visible the stages of research and creative scholarship in the liberal arts and human sciences. Illustrating how faculty address key questions, employ varied methods and produce significant results, makes it possible to acknowledge and encourage research and creative activities that engage challenging questions and demonstrate sophisticated understanding.

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Location:	Newman Library, second floor commons
Price:	free
Sponsor:	University Libraries and the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Contact:	Lesley Moyo moyo@vt.edu 540-231-2708
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