As longstanding centers for knowledge exchange, civic engagement, and public access to knowledge, libraries offer a unique infrastructure for fostering immersive storytelling outside of corporate pipelines. Libraries are everywhere—from small rural towns to big cities, on the coasts and in the prairies of middle America. They are open to all and an important equalizer of knowledge. They have deep roots in their communities with long-term relationships with community centers and schools.
We are collaborating with Cambridge Public Library, LA Public Library as well as Stanford Public library to explore the potential role of libraries in commissioning, distributing, and expanding access to immersive experiences.
This initiative is funded by Agog: The Immersive Media Institute.