Web-Based Virtual Tour as a Remote Study-Visit Medium for a School Library

Abstract

Dayung Serempak Library at SD Negeri 36 Pekanbaru is an A-accredited school library that serves as a study-visit (benchmarking) reference; however, introducing its flagship programs still relies on physical visits, which is difficult for schools from other cities. This community service aimed to develop and implement a web-based virtual tour application as a medium that provides access and prerequisites for remote study visits. The method comprised needs identification, content design and development, technology implementation, training, and evaluation. The application presents 12 locations, 36 360-degree photographs, and 14 videos, and passed 25 black box testing scenarios with a 100% success rate. Training of 18 participants showed that 94.4% could operate the system independently, and an evaluation of 45 respondents obtained a 93.9% satisfaction level (very good). These results indicate that the virtual tour expands access to library information and opens opportunities for remote study visits.