We have decided - after extensive consideration - that the library does not have sufficient resources to appropriately support Meta Quest 2 Oculus headsets. Starting on April 29th the library will no longer lend these items to our borrowers.
Our Oculus 2 headsets will be transferred to the Connector Lab in Thomas Riley, TU103. When the library first started lending this sort of equipment, there was not a space like the Connector Lab on campus and so we sought to fulfill a need for access to these devices. However, now that such a space exists, we believe that these items are a better fit for the Lab and can be better supported and maintained there.
Note that it may take a few weeks after the transfer for these devices to again ready for loan through the Connector Lab.
If you have questions or concerns about this change, email library@sait.ca
The Library has a collection of 4 Meta Quest 2 virtual reality (VR) headset kits that SAIT students and staff may borrow borrow for up to 3 days. See the Borrowing Materials page for lending rules, late fees, liability and more.
Each kit contains:
These kits are offered to individual SAIT students and staff on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be pre-booked. The complete kit must be returned on the due date and be available to other borrowers for 1 day before you can borrow again. You may renew a kit once, for an additional 3 day loan.
The MetaQuest 2 should already be logged to a generic user account when you start it. We have two pre-set user accounts:
If you need to login, use the credentials listed on the inside of your kit. Do not use or create a personal account.
If you're on a SAIT Campus when using the device, you'll be asked to join the SAIT Guest Wi-Fi network, after starting the Meta Quest 2. Just scroll down and click "Accept".
If you're off-campus, you can go to Settings to join a local Wi-Fi network. But, many of the pre-set experiences will also work off-line.
Finally, remember to disconnect from any networks or applications before turning off the device.
These pre-loaded devices will not begin with an introduction to the controls for the Meta Quest 2 and will instead load in a menu. In order to go access an initial tutorial:
You can find more information and tutorial videos on Meta Quest support.
The Meta Quest 2 headset is a VR device designed for gaming, live events, training and more. The Library's headsets come with pre-set experiences for you to explore:
Depending on the device you have, you may find other experiences to explore. Please do not add any software or change device settings.
Note: It may take several minutes for status changes in our system to be reflected on this page. So, information on availability may not be fully up to date.
While using the headset, ensure:
Users will need to set up a Guardian Barrier - a limit the headset puts up that will prompt the user when they are moving close to an object or wall. It is the responsibility of the user to set up proper barriers and to keep the area clear.
Because these devices are particularly expensive, the replacement costs for lost or damaged VR headsets are listed below for your information.
You become responsible for library materials when they are checked-out to you. You may be required to pay for loss, damage or late return of any library materials.
More information about borrowing policies, including late fees, liability and other terms, are on our Borrowing Materials policy.