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Into the Metaverse - Perspectives on a New Reality
1Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library, Nova Southeastern University, Clearwater, Florida, USA.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|August 18, 2022
Summary
The metaverse, an interconnected 3-D virtual world, offers advanced online experiences. This concept has significant implications for future internet use and information access, including for medical librarians.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Virtual Reality
- Augmented Reality
Background:
- Virtual and augmented reality technologies are rapidly advancing.
- The metaverse concept emerges as a next-generation internet evolution.
- It promises complex, interactive, and interconnected 3-D virtual environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the concept of the metaverse.
- To provide examples of current metaverse development.
- To consider the implications of the metaverse for medical librarians.
Main Methods:
- This is a conceptual column, not an empirical study.
- It involves synthesizing information on metaverse technology.
- It includes analysis of potential applications and impacts.
Main Results:
- The metaverse represents a significant shift in online interaction.
- Current developments showcase its potential for diverse applications.
- Medical librarianship may need to adapt to this evolving digital landscape.
Conclusions:
- The metaverse offers vast potential for communication, commerce, education, and work.
- Understanding its development is crucial for professionals in information science.
- Medical librarians should consider how to leverage or address the metaverse in their practice.
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