Virtual and augmented reality in libraries and the education sector

Oyelude, Adetoun A.

doi:10.1108/lhtn-04-2017-0019

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“…"Virtual reality involves all senses including touch, sight and hearing and also is a complete alternative to reality and augment reality uses all this technology with additional information to "augment the real surroundings" (Pope, 2018). "Libraries use VR for storytelling, and library users can have real experiences of space travel and other activities they wish, and can actually control robot arms using their body" (Oyelude, 2017b).…”

Section: Augmented Realitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Smart libraries: an emerging and innovative technological habitat of 21st century

Gul

Bano

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the emerging and innovative technologies which integrate together to form smart libraries. Smart libraries are the new generation libraries, which work with the amalgamation of smart technologies, smart users and smart services. Design/methodology/approach An extensive review of literature on “smart libraries” was carried to ascertain the emerging technologies in the smart library domain. Clarivate Analytic’s Web of Science and Sciverse Scopus were explored initially to ascertain the extent of literature published on Smart Libraries and their varied aspects. Literature was searched against various keywords like smart libraries, smart technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Electronic resource management (ERM), Data mining, Artificial intelligence (AI), Ambient intelligence, Blockchain Technology and Augmented Reality. Later on, the works citing the literature on Smart Libraries were also explored to visualize a broad spectrum of emerging concepts about this growing trend in libraries. Findings The study confirms that smart libraries are becoming smarter with the emerging smart technologies, which enhances their working capabilities and satisfies the users associated with them. Implementing the smart technologies in the libraries has bridged the gap between the services offered by the libraries and the rapidly changing and competing needs of the humans. Practical implications The paper highlights the emerging smart technologies in smart libraries and how they influence the efficiency of libraries in terms of users, services and technological integration. Originality/value The paper tries to highlight the current technologies in the smart library set-ups for the efficient working of library set-ups.

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Section: Augmented Realitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Smart libraries: an emerging and innovative technological habitat of 21st century

Gul

Bano

2019

122

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“…Питання використання AR-технології в бібліотечній діяльності вивчають зарубіжні дослідники Б. Массіс , С. Б. Томпсон , Х. Лейн , А. А. Оєлюде (Oyelude, 2017), С. Уейт . Можливості та актуальність використання технології доповненої реальності у процесі доступу до бібліотечних колекцій в академічних бібліотеках обґрунтовують Б. Д. Лунд та Д. А. Агбаджі .…”

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Library’s Augmented Reality (AR) Projects: Foreign Experience

Bondarenko¹,

Hranchak²

2021

Ukr. ž. bìbl. ìnf. nauk

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The article analyzes the positive foreign experience of implementing augmented reality (AR) library projects. It has been found out that the most common uses of augmented reality in libraries today are providing access to information products with augmented reality and their promotion, navigation of library space and resources, promoting user education through the creation of appropriate applications with learning materials and resources and simplification for the user assimilation of information due to the diversity and interactivity of its visual presentation, informing and providing access to cultural heritage sites, organizing tours and exhibitions. Given that the use of AR in libraries not only expands the range of services and resources but also positively affects its reputation as an interactive creative institution, open to users and innovation, AR technology is effective not only in the library service system but also in the marketing activities of the institution, helping to attract new users. Current approaches to the implementation of library projects using augmented reality technology are highlighted. Their assistance in strengthening corporate culture, inter-institutional ties, and civil society is substantiated. It has been proved that the AR applications created as a result of project implementation operate on the principle of integrated information products, which allow the user to access distributed information from one access point via mobile phone, integrating not only information of the virtual space of the Internet environment but also real, physical, space. The advantages of AR implementation in the library have been determined, among which: budget realization, easy integration with available technologies, and promotion of interactivity of library service. The need for professional development of librarians and the organization of training courses on the use of immersive technologies in library activities is emphasized.

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“…In a more recent article, Oyelude (2017) presents some cases of use of both AR and VR in libraries and education, highlighting particular noteworthy software that librarians should be aware of, including Star Chart and Public Speaking VR. The article also cautions that the profoundly immersive nature of this kind of content may have legal ramifications that have not yet been tried in court and that librarians should exercise caution.…”

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An environmental scan of virtual and augmented reality services in academic libraries

Greene

Groenendyk

2020

LHT

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Purpose The growing popularity of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) technologies, and increased research into their educational uses, has seen them appearing in a significant number of academic libraries. Little is known, however, about how many libraries have actually adopted these technologies or how they have structured library services around them. The purpose of this paper is to answer these questions. Design/methodology/approach The authors surveyed the websites of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries to gather information about the availability of VR and AR equipment as well as information about how access is provided. Recorded details about these services included information about staffing, dedicated space, software, what type of technology was offered and whether or not the technology was lent out or only made available for in-library use. Findings Results of the research project showed that a significant number of ARL-member libraries do offer access to VR technology. AR technology was much less widespread. The most common technologies offered were the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. The technology was most typically offered for in-library use only. There were few details about staff or what software was offered to be used with the technology. Originality/value While there is growing research around how VR and AR is being used in education, little research has been undertaken into how libraries are adopting these technologies. This paper summarizes the research that has been done so far and also takes the next step of providing a larger picture of how widespread the adoption of VR and AR technologies has been within academic libraries, as well as how access to these technologies is being provided.

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Virtual and augmented reality in libraries and the education sector

Cited by 21 publications

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Smart libraries: an emerging and innovative technological habitat of 21st century

Smart libraries: an emerging and innovative technological habitat of 21st century

Library’s Augmented Reality (AR) Projects: Foreign Experience

An environmental scan of virtual and augmented reality services in academic libraries

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