Pivoting for Access and Engagement: Leveraging Browser-Based VR in Libraries, Archives, and Museums

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SCA Virtual Annual General Meeting 2024 Pivoting: Responding to Changes in the Archives.

Impassioned advocate for African heritage preservation and visionary entrepreneur

Aisha L. Abdul Rahman, MLIS, Ph.D.

Archivist & VR Curator

“Wells must be dug today to quench the thirst of tomorrow.”

www.aishaladon.com  |  emailme@aishaladon.com

Pivoting for Access and Engagement: Leveraging Browser-Based VR in Libraries, Archives, and Museums. 

 In the ever-evolving landscape of archival practice, innovative solutions are paramount to enhance access and engagement with historical records and materials. In this enlightening session, I will delve into the transformative potential of browser-based Virtual Reality (VR) as a tool to pivot our approach to archival engagement.

Through a live demonstration of my ongoing project at the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, I will showcase the practical application of browser-based VR. This technology can democratize access to archival collections, making them more inclusive and immersive.

In a dynamic and interactive session, I will guide you through the fundamentals of browser-based VR, shedding light on its possibilities and limitations. You'll gain insights into how this innovative technology can revolutionize archival engagement and respond to the changing needs of our field.

Whether you're a seasoned archivist, librarian, or museum professional or simply curious about the future of heritage preservation, this session will offer a unique opportunity to explore browser-based VR's role in archives and how it can be harnessed to foster progress.

Here is the link to the event per your request

https://calarchivists.org/Program-schedule-2024/

SCA AGM 2024 Schedule

#AGM2024

April 15-19, 2024

https://calarchivists.org/Program-schedule-2024/

Mission

The Society of California Archivists, Inc., exists to support and develop the education of those who collect, care for, and provide access to California's and adjoining areas' documentary heritage and to encourage public interest in and support for archival facilities in public and private institutions.

To this end, the Corporation shall:

1. act as a vehicle for dissemination of information about archival collections, issues, and methodology to the profession and the public; 
2. provide a forum for the discussion of matters related to the creation, preservation, and use of historical documents;
3. develop, offer, and support archival education programs;
4. cooperate with individuals and other organizations on matters of common concern;
5. and advocate the identification, collection, preservation, use, and appreciation of historical records and manuscripts.

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