In Part 2 of this eye-opening interview with Fingal County Council’s Aisling Hyland, we discover the innovative use of virtual reality (VR) in Fingal Libraries that landed them the top spot in the Education category of the Ireland eGovernment Awards! 

Find out how citizens of all ages—from 13 to 89—are embracing VR for experiences as diverse as virtual mountain biking, creating spray art in New York, and exploring Anne Frank’s hideaway. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, showcasing how technology can open up entirely new worlds in a local library setting.

Find out how with the help of Meta and Eirmersive have helped shape this pioneering initiative, and hear Aisling’s insights on how Fingal is overcoming challenges to make VR a success—including securing buy-in from librarians, who are crucial to keeping the VR headsets in action.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a public sector innovator, or simply curious about the future of libraries, this episode offers valuable insights into how VR is engaging communities in entirely new ways.

Watch now to be inspired by how VR is transforming public services—and don’t forget to subscribe for more future-focused content from Transform Gov!

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