Libraries on metaverse, do they exist?

Abstract

PurposeThis paper aims to explore the existence of Metaverse or 3D virtual libraries and how they use Metaverse to expand library services.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use literature to search projects and research papers that discuss the metaverse library. They also did observations on metaverse libraries.FindingsThere are some virtual realities or metaverse platforms that a library or virtual community can use to build their 3D virtual world. Some libraries already create a virtual world library or metaverse library. However, those initiatives are still in the prototype stage and are used for exhibitions and projects.Originality/valueThis paper overviews and builds a simple understanding of the metaverse library. The value of the paper is giving motivation when building the metaverse library. This initiative shows that big hi-tech companies do not dominate Metaverse.