Virtual Reality: A New Dimension for Academic Libraries
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| Title: | Virtual Reality: A New Dimension for Academic Libraries |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Gregory K. Tharp (ORCID |
| Source: | Online Submission. 2019. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Academic Libraries, Library Services, Archives, Users (Information), Reference Services |
| Abstract: | Recent articles in the news media have triggered interest in how virtual reality technologies can be applied to academic libraries. Specifically, virtual reality technologies have the potential to be applied to triage reference, reference services, and archives. It is discussed how library users can use virtual reality headsets as well as how virtual reality headsets can be used for reference services and to inform library users about archival exhibits. It is noted that academic libraries do not currently use virtual reality technologies and that additional usability studies are needed to assess user and library staff perceptions of virtual reality technologies. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | ED674938 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Recent articles in the news media have triggered interest in how virtual reality technologies can be applied to academic libraries. Specifically, virtual reality technologies have the potential to be applied to triage reference, reference services, and archives. It is discussed how library users can use virtual reality headsets as well as how virtual reality headsets can be used for reference services and to inform library users about archival exhibits. It is noted that academic libraries do not currently use virtual reality technologies and that additional usability studies are needed to assess user and library staff perceptions of virtual reality technologies. |
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