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City Administration, Services and Public Participation
Horizon
3
Immersive Library and Community Services

Description Example Impacts SDG Alignment
The metaverse and XR can redefine the way Coventry Library Services, in
library services are delivered by creating partnership with The Space, launched Quality Accessible
virtual libraries and community spaces. the Digital Spaces programme to Education Education
Libraries can build immersive spaces where explore the potential of public libraries
users can explore different genres, attend as venues for digital cultural content.
author talks, or join book clubs in a fully The initiative included VR sessions at Vocational Community Target 4.3, 4.4, 4a,
interactive environment. Using XR Coventry Central Library and other Education Engagement
technologies, users could also interact with local libraries, offering a catalogue of
digital versions of books, engaging with immersive films across various
multimedia content such as videos, audio, or genres. By providing accessible VR Life Long
interactive exhibits. AI can be integrated to experiences, the programme aimed to Quality of Life Learning
provide personalized recommendations and engage the community with new forms
facilitate virtual librarians who can guide users of storytelling and cultural expression. Target 11.7
through the resources. Libraries could also This could be extended to explore
host virtual/XR educational sessions, making different aspects of the immersive Risk Level
it easier for individuals to access workshops, library use case and integrate more
research, and even remote study groups. permanent virtual environments. Public safety Low Medium High

Stakeholder acceptance Low Medium High
Key Technologies
Data privacy and security Low Medium High
Digital Metaverse AR VR MR GAI AI IoT
Twin Financial/operational Low Medium High

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