Augmented reality and virtual reality in the library Webinar
Introduction Augmented reality and virtual reality have many obvious benefits for learning, work and social engagement. It is critical for librarians to understand these technologies, so that they can determine how they can best be used in the library and how library users may want and need to interact with them. In this session, the presenter will discuss the history of augmented and virtual reality and examine how they are being used in a variety of settings. She will then lead a discussion of current-use cases, and of the technologies’ potential for future growth in libraries. Objectives Attendees will: • Learn how augmented and virtual reality are currently being used. • Consider the potential and limitations of augmented and virtual reality. • Identify ways to use augmented and virtual reality in their own libraries. Webinar Moderator Dr. Lauren Hays • Dr. Hays is Assistant Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri, USA. • Currently teaching professional development courses on augmented reality and virtual reality for K-12 teachers. • Previously, she was an Instructional and Research Librarian at a private liberal arts university. Target Audience In bullets. • Academic librarians • Public librarians • School librarians
