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1. Interactive augmented reality system for enhancing
library instruction in elementary schools
Chen, C. M., Tsai, Y. N. (2012). Interactive augmented reality system for enhancing
library instruction in elementary schools. Computer and Education, 59, 638-652.

2. Key Words
• Human–computer interface
• Interactive learning environments
• Media in education
• Virtual reality

3. Interactive
Culture
Learning
User
Research area
augmented reality
library instruction
system
Library User
Augmented Reality

4. Background
• Due to limited budgets and manpower, most elementary
schools in Taiwan do not plan or provide library instruction
for students. Although students can use libraries, they
typically lack the knowledge needed to use library resources
effectively. Consequently, students have difficulty finding
the books they need and can easily become overwhelmed
by the massive amount of information in libraries.

5. Abstract
• Students have difficulty finding the books they need and can
easily become overwhelmed by the massive amount of
information in libraries.
• Student library knowledge can be enhanced via the
proposed augmented reality library instruction system
(ARLIS).
• There is no gender difference on learning performance
between the proposed ARLIS and conventional librarian
instruction.
• Student gaming skills do not need to be considered when
adopting the proposed system in library instruction
programs.

6. Instroduction
• The aim of library instruction is to train students to
recognize their information needs.
• Whether CAI and librarian face-to-face instruction are
equally effective.
• AR can generate a “natural” experience .
• Although AR technology is not new, its potential in
educational applications is just now being explored.
• The proposed ARLIS integrates interactive 3D virtual
technology and physical library environments to generate a
novel context-aware library instruction mode.

7. Conclusion
• No gender difference on learning performance between the
proposed ARLIS and conventional librarian instruction
modes.
• The proposed ARLIS presents the same content to all
learners, thus ensuring unified learning performance and
reducing variation in librarian-related factors that may affect
learning performance.
• Analytical results show that the proposed system is more
helpful in promoting the learning performance of learners
with the field-dependent cognitive style.
• Finally, according to questionnaire results, the proposed
ARLIS for library instruction is indeed helpful in promoting
learner motivation and willingness to learn.