Augmented Reality for Browsing Physical Collections in Academic Libraries

摘要

Integrating emerging technology into existing library architecture is a challenge for organizations and further so for those with limited funds. Mobile technologies such as augmented reality provide a medium through which technology may be integrated at low or no cost to the organization. By employing augmented reality in searching physical collections of a library, patrons are provided a new means to engage with resources and library staff. Augmented reality is simple to use, inexpensive, and an exciting way to re-envision libraries beyond physical boundaries.