Production of the next-generation library virtual tour

While many libraries offer overviews of their services through their Websites, only a small number of health sciences libraries provide Web-based virtual tours. These tours typically feature photographs of major service areas along with textual descriptions. This article describes the process for pl...

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Published inBulletin of the Medical Library Association Vol. 89; no. 4; pp. 331 - 338
Main Authors DUNCAN, James M, ROTH, Linda K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago, IL Medical Library Association 01.10.2001
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Applications (e.g. Digitizing,...)
Computer Communication Networks
Exact sciences and technology
Facility Design and Construction - standards
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
Humans
Hypermedia
Induction
Information and communication sciences
Information and communication technologies
Information science. Documentation
Information Services
Information technologies: storage media, equipment
Iowa
Iowa University
Libraries
Libraries, Medical - standards
Library Services - standards
Medical libraries
Planning Techniques
Sciences and techniques of general use
Students
Tours
Universities
University libraries
User training
User-Computer Interface
Users
Virtual reality
Iowa
United States
North America
America
Design
Services promoting
Medical science
Description
Photographic image
User service
Virtual reality
Higher education library
Web site
Information technology
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Summary:While many libraries offer overviews of their services through their Websites, only a small number of health sciences libraries provide Web-based virtual tours. These tours typically feature photographs of major service areas along with textual descriptions. This article describes the process for planning, producing, and implementing a next-generation virtual tour in which a variety of media elements are integrated: photographic images, 360-degree "virtual reality" views, textual descriptions, and contextual floor plans. Hardware and software tools used in the project are detailed, along with a production timeline and budget, tips for streamlining the process, and techniques for improving production. This paper is intended as a starting guide for other libraries considering an investment in such a project.
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