Clearing a Path for a Virtual Reading Room Program

This panel explores how Emory and BYU are designing Virtual Reading Rooms (VRRs) to expand access to restricted digital materials. Presenters will discuss differing definitions and use cases for VRRs then share lessons from their own pilot projects—including cross-institutional collaboration, legal and technical challenges, and policy design—offering practical insights for building ethical, sustainable, and mission-driven VRR programs.