John MacLeod

Emerging Technology
XRLibraries

John MacLeod is the executive director of XRLibraries, a leading company integrating XR technology in libraries and schools. Over the last four years he has worked with state and local libraries to implement strategies for deploying augmented, virtual and 360 vr technology and programs. Over 200 VR systems have been installed in underserved libraries in California and Nevada, making this the largest VR installation in public library networks. He is a partner in Nevada State Library’s Career Pathways Program providing the College of Southern Nevada  the first-in-the-world dialysis technician training using 3D and virtual reality. He continues to build a national clearinghouse for libraries to share best practices in the use of XR technologies in libraries.

XRLibraries provides end-to-end solutions for deploying and integrating Virtual, Augmented and Mixed (XR) technologies and programs in libraries and schools. Our goal is to enable equitable access to immersive technologies for all communities.

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Presentation(s):

• CA Libraries Cultivating Racial Equity and Inclusion with XR program: A Way Out of No Way: The Marinship Project of Marin City: 1942-1945

  Saturday, June 25, 2022
  11:00am – 12:00pm