tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814306046993354716.post4470160990209490257..comments2022-10-04T14:31:41.219+01:00Comments on The Arcadia Project Blog: Lost...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3814306046993354716.post-81433500776472517912009-12-10T10:21:21.517+00:002009-12-10T10:21:21.517+00:00At Middlemash (and after) I played around with usi...At Middlemash (and after) I played around with using Google Maps as an interface to library floorplans. I've blogged some of this at http://www.meanboyfriend.com/overdue_ideas/2009/12/mashing-and-mapping/, and also posted another example at http://meanboyfriend.com/mashedlib/mapping/floorplan.html<br /><br />However - what I've done so far doesn't solve your problem - if the thing isn't marked on the map (or the floorplan is confusing) you can't use it.<br /><br />However, by using a standards 'maps' interface like Google maps I hope we open up the possibility of being able to enhance the map - either by library staff or by users - being able to drop markers into the map would open up possibilities like 'course study group is here', marking training rooms (and routes to them?)<br /><br />As these are implemented as 'layers' in the mapping interface they can be turned on and off as required - meaning you can have a basic 'unbusy' map, and then various layers over the top that only appear as needed - not cluttering up the map all the time.<br /><br />How would you like your own personal library map, your common items locations marked, the ability to add your own markers etc?Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363304748950192248noreply@blogger.com