Why VR? Exploring the Intersection of Virtual Reality and Information Science

Publication Date

10-1-2024

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Title

Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology

Volume

61

Issue

1

DOI

10.1002/pra2.1112

First Page

833

Last Page

835

Abstract

This 90-minute panel is structured to provide a space for open conversation among panelists and the ASIST community to consider the role and impact of virtual reality (VR) in teaching and research in information science. In the panel, we will address two key areas, including the current landscape of VR related research in information science and why VR is a valuable tool for teaching and research. The panel will begin with speakers briefly discussing their areas of expertise. From there, the panelists will facilitate open discussion using guiding questions and open dialogue with the audience. Finally, the panel will conclude with hands-on sessions where audience members can try out several different types of VR headsets, projects, and games.

Keywords

cultural heritage, digital preservation in VR, public libraries, virtual reality, VR training/education in LIS

Department

Information

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