ArticleAuthors: Anthony Sams; Luke Leither (2020)
Virtual Reality (VR) devices are now more accessible than ever
before and academic libraries are well-positioned to provide
democratized access and enhance library services with the
technology. In this case study, faculty and staff of the J.
Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah transformed
a traditional classroom into a dedicated VR classroom. The
paper will cover five key points: a short literature review of VR
trends and uses, a discussion of the methods used to identify
a need and secure funding, highlights of the design process,
preparation and installation of technology, and an initial look
at how the VR classroom is being used today. The paper concludes
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