The Manager of the Virtual Environments and Gaming Studios leads the Libraries’ efforts to pioneer and support immersive environments research, teaching, and experiential learning as part of the Libraries' Studios Network while reporting to the Assistant Director of Learning Environments and Innovative Technologies. The manager works alongside a team of library employees and student assistants to provide workshops, software and hardware instruction, and expert consultation in the use of XR technologies and software, such as Unity, Blender, Unreal Engine, etc. This position also partners with library and campus units to create and provide instruction on new and emerging XR technology and game development as it relates to academic pedagogy. The Manager maintains the Virtual Environments Studio and Gaming Studio spaces, creating documentation for the technology, researching new technology additions, providing maintenance on hardware, and being present to support projects taking place in the space, and works on XR projects initiated by the University Libraries. In addition, the Manager provides training and hardware and software support to the students in the ARIES program.