Emerging Technologies: Virtual Reality

The basics:

There are two Meta Quest 2 headsets for use.

How do I book an appointment to use the VR Lounge?

Book an appointment for a maximum of 2 hours using the booking button on the homepage of this guide.

Can I use the VR headsets outside of Jennings Library?

All VR sessions must be in the library. VR equipment may only be used in the VR Lounge.

How do I use a VR headset?

Learn more on the VR page of this guide; there are instructions for users in the VR Lounge. We have a Meta account dedicated for library VR use. You can receive basic instruction from library staff when you come for your session.

*Faculty who would like to align VR to a class project or curriculum - please contact us at library@caldwell.edu.

How much does it cost?

VR sessions are free for students, faculty and staff at Caldwell University

Are there any restrictions on what I can view in VR?

VR equipment may be used only for lawful purposes. No one will be permitted to use the Library’s VR equipment to create or view material that is:

• Prohibited by US law.
• Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others. 
• Capturing or viewing graphic content.
• Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment.

All requests for using the VR equipment are subject to approval based on scheduling and availability. The Library reserves the right to refuse any VR equipment requests for any reason.

Policy adapted from Bodlean Libraries, University of Oxford.