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Library monthly report: circulation, app launches and a VR mental-health pilot discussed
Summary
Staff presented June 11–July 15 usage statistics and discussed a pilot of a "VR passive" mental-health experience developed by Harvard students. The report listed circulation and digital metrics and raised operational questions about where and how to run the VR pilot safely.
Staff presented the monthly report covering roughly June 11–July 15 and read several engagement figures: "76,775 checkouts, over 28,700 ... visits to the library," 8,000 items pulled, 9,376 app launches, nearly 1,000 new cards issued, Canopy with 569 plays, and 450 database logins. The figures were presented by staff as part of the "at-a-glance" report; some phrases in the transcript are compressed and may reflect the way numbers were spoken during the meeting.
Staff also described a VR-based "passive" program proposed by Harvard students to support mental health — a guided sensory/relaxation experience delivered via VR headsets. Staff said they are open to piloting the subscription-style service but are working through implementation details: where patrons would use headsets so they feel comfortable, how to keep equipment secure, and whether a supervised station or screened area would be required.
Staff asked the board for input on logistics and said the students would send a full set and additional information for staff review.
