Virtual and Augmented Reality

**COMING SOON in Fall 2022**

Welcome to the Virtual and Augmented Reality Guide!

Wake Tech Library Services is proud to provide students with access to new, cutting edge virtual & augmented reality devices, apps, and software.  This research guide provides you with a list and descriptions of the VR equipment & apps available to use within the Perry Health Sciences Library. Within these pages, you will also find lists of relevant books, journals, and articles, as well as links to research databases and websites. For questions and further assistance, please click the "Ask Us" tab to find our contact information. The Wake Tech librarians are here to help you succeed during your college career!

Getting Started

To use the library's virtual reality headsets, students must first read and agree to the user guidelines by completing this form:

Virtual Reality Toolkit Lending Agreement

The Virtual Reality Toolkit Lending Agreement form must be completed each semester to continue using the virtual reality service.

What we have:

• 3 Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headsets
• 2 zSpace Inspire Augmented Reality laptops

*This program was made possible by grant funds from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (IMLS grant number LS-252476-OLS-22).

• Meta Quest 2 & zSpace. Here you'll find borrowing and use guidelines, as well as video tutorials and information on how to safely and properly use our virtual and augmented reality equipment available to you.  It is required you review all documentation and videos before using the VR service. 
• Books. The Health Sciences Library has thousands of books and ebooks for students and faculty of the Perry Health Sciences Campus. Check out this page to see some of our latest additions.
• Online Resources. In addition to books, students and faculty have access to a variety of online resources, including databases and websites.  Here you'll find a collection of online resources on virtual, augmented, and mixed reality to assist you with your research.
• Ask Us. If you need additional assistance with your research, the librarians are here to help. Contact us today to set up a research appointment or reach out to us via our chat service.

zSpace Augmented Reality for Education

Meta Quest 2 Virtual Reality