Flying with the greatest of ease

Our Visual Communication department is hosting a Second Life presentation this afternoon. They want to show instructors, students and administrators what educational (and commercial) value might be found in Second Life.

I have created a newbie avatar. I'll be attending and learning. Flying is harder than it sounds. I keep bumping into the roof. I've got to learn to fly outside and not inside!

We've purchased several books to support the program. The first one that arrived, 'Second Life : A Guide to Your Visual World' by Brian White is chock full of interesting tips and hints for both the newbie and experienced SL resident. I have had the book at my side as I try to learn a bit about living in Second Life.

When the hard copies are checked out, we do have two titles in netLibrary on Second Life. I did a search in netLibrary itself limiting my search to the title and the phrase Second Life. 6 titles were retrieved. Two actually have to do with the virtual world. You'll notice they have current copyright dates.

- Second Life Herald: The Virtual Tabloid That Witnessed the Dawn of the Metaverse
by Ludlow, Peter.; Wallace, M. Publication: Cambridge, Mass MIT Press, 2007.

- How to Make Real Money in Second Life: Boost Your Business, Market Your Services, and Sell Your Products in the World's Hottest Virtual Community
McGraw Hill Professional by Freedman, Robert.Publication: New York McGraw-Hill Professional, 2008.

We have a good collection in netLibrary. You may access our electronic books three ways: from our catalog, from GALILEO, and from netLibrary itself! You do need to create your free account (Library Card) on campus to use netLibrary off campus. A hint- you may create your account off campus by going the GALILEO. netLibrary will recognize you as a NMTC patron when you go through GALILEO.

Your Geogria librarian can give you the current password to access GALILEO at home.


Read - and learn to fly without hitting the roof.

-kls