Virtual and Augmented Reality in Libraries

ISBN-13: 9780838916155

Hannah Pope

Opis

This issue of Library Technology Reports (vol. 54, no. 6), "Virtual and Augmented Reality in Libraries," provides an overview of virtual and augmented reality (VAR) and how it can be used effectively in libraries. The report covers how to build a VAR library program and discusses devices best suited to meet your library's needs and budget. This guide delves into the history of virtual and augmented reality and how it has become more accessible to library users; shares how virtual and augmented reality can be used in libraries to enhance patron learning; takes a look at the available VAR devices for libraries; recommends which setup works best for varying library types, space constraints, and budgets; shares real-world applications of virtual and augmented reality; and looks at the future of this technology and how libraries are able to help shape that future.

Spis treści

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Chapter 2: Incorporating Virtual and Augmented Reality in Libraries
• Chapter 3: Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications
• Chapter 4: User Engagement and Real-Life Applications
• Chapter 5: The Future of Virtual and Augmented Reality