Sperber Library - Virtual Reality Lab
Location: Basement of the Geoffrey & Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library (L1-150A)
Hours of operation: 12:30-5:30 pm Monday to Friday
The Sperber Virtual Reality (VR) Lab, is a versatile space for learning, experimentation, and immersive content exploration for all University of Alberta students, staff and faculty.
The Lab includes:
- Dell Alienware Aurora R15 Workstation
- Processor: 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900KF, 3000 Mhz, 24 Core(s), 32 Logical Processor(s)
- RAM: 64 GB
- Video: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 24 GB video RAM
- C: Drive - 2TB NVME M2 SSD
- D: Drive - 4TB Sata SSD
- Dell 32” 4K UHD Gaming Monitor
Valve Index VR Kit configured via Steam client - includes controllers, base station, and charging cables
Meta Quest Pro configured via Meta Occulus - includes controllers, stylus tips, charging dock, protective cover and partial light blocker- 76-inch LCD Display
- Cleanbox CX1 Ultraviolet Cleaning Station
- Soft seating for 4 additional people
VR Applications Available through Steam or Meta
The following apps have been installed in the VR Lab. Please contact us with questions or suggestions about the software available in the Lab.
For more information contact sperberhelp@ualberta.ca
VR Lab Policy
- Bookable by the University of Alberta, faculty, staff, and students (CCID will be required) for academic, non-commercial activities
- 2 hour maximum bookings per person during VR Lab hours
- Maximum occupancy – 5 people
- No food or drink in the VR Lab
- Equipment is the responsibility of the user and cannot be removed from the room
- Occupants must ensure the room remains clean and tidy
VR at the U of A Library
This VR Lab is one of two main VR sites within the U of A Library System, the other is located at the Digital Scholarship Centre on the 2nd floor of Cameron Library. Visit the DSC VR Studio here.