Abstract

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 with an overview of plans to study the effectiveness of the space as use increases.

摘要

虚拟现实 (VR) 设备现在比以往任何时候都更容易访问，学术图书馆处于有利地位，可以通过该技术提供民主化访问并增强图书馆服务。在本案例研究中，犹他大学 J. Willard Marriott 图书馆的教职员工将传统教室改造成专用 VR 教室。该论文将涵盖五个关键点：VR 趋势和用途的简短文献综述、用于确定需求和确保资金的方法的讨论、设计过程的亮点、技术的准备和安装，以及对如何使用的初步了解现在正在使用 VR 教室。本文最后概述了随着使用量的增加研究空间有效性的计划。