Meaghan Moody
Assistant Director, Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X
University of Rochester
Since its opening in fall 2022, the Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X has established itself as a vibrant hub for extended reality (XR) innovation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, research, and learning at the University of Rochester Libraries. In Phase I, the Library successfully lowered barriers to XR access by implementing hands-on programming, space reservations, equipment lending, and faculty partnerships. Building on this success, the Library conducted user research to determine the most pressing needs for Phase II. This talk will explore how stakeholder insights have shaped strategic priorities, from expanding research support and developing an XR curriculum to building sustainable workflows that accelerate researcher projects. As the Studio X team transitions from a startup mentality to a long-term vision, they aim to position Studio X as a leader in immersive technology research and education.
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