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Search in: This Journal Anywhere Advanced search College & Undergraduate Libraries Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage 757 Views 0 CrossRef citations to date Altmetric Research Article Constructing a campus-wide infrastructure for virtual reality Elisandro Cabada Grainger Engineering Library Information Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA Correspondencecabada@illinois.edu https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9646-7112View further author information , Eric Kurt Undergraduate Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7202-7729View further author information & David Ward Undergraduate Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2671-1700View further author information Published online: 08 Feb 2021 Download citation https://doi.org/10.1080/10691316.2021.1881680 CrossMark   Translator disclaimer Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Get access /doi/full/10.1080/10691316.2021.1881680?needAccess=true Abstract Abstract The tools, techniques, and physical infrastructure to conduct VR explorations can be expensive and require specialized facilities and training, creating obstacles for faculty and students to explore potential applications. A gap exists for a trusted environment to develop and support best practices. This study documents lessons learned from the transformation of existing library spaces into VR content creation and exploration spaces, as part of an integrated campus-wide initiative. Results argue for the central role libraries can play in the VR lifecycle. The study presents recommendations for adapting to the rapidly-developing VR marketplace, suggests methodologies for standardizing hardware deployment, training, and application support, and recommends a support structure for academic VR support. Keywords: Virtual realitymixed realityextended realityimmersive environments Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank the Technology Services at Illinois, the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL), and the staff in the Media Commons in the Undergraduate Library, and the Grainger Engineering Library IDEA Lab for their generous support and invaluable work in supporting the VR efforts mentioned in this article. Additional information Funding The authors would like to thank the Technology Services at Illinois, the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL), and the staff in the Media Commons in the Undergraduate Library, and the Grainger Engineering Library IDEA Lab for their generous support and invaluable work in supporting the VR efforts mentioned in this article. Log in via your institution Loading institutional login options... 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